"Therapy is an opportunity for you and I to look carefully at what is bothering you, and figure out what can be done to help. Our time working together can be brief, focused and directed toward you making immediate change, or, our work may involve a lengthier process of uncovering longstanding patterns of thought, feeling, or behavior which no longer work for you in your life. Whatever your goals are for yourself or for your family, we will work toward them together as a team."

"Aloha, I value the diversity of healthy relationships and recognize their importance in both individual and family life cycle development. I also understand how painful conflicted relationships in the here and now or from the past can be. I integrate traditional and contemporary psychotherapy to assist adults, children, couples and families in addressing the challenges they face. Using a strength-based framework, I work compassionately with clients to find individualized solutions to life's most personal and difficult problems."

"I work with clients who are looking to transform their lives and are motivated to change."

"Therapy can be a transformative experience. Moving people from old patterns of depression and anxiety and self doubt into new ways of thinking and interacting with the world. As we work together, I will challenge you to look at your thinking, your behavior and your relationships with loved ones and with yourself. Therapy is most effective when it is safe and supportive, allowing clients to be honest and open and excited for change."

"During times of stress, our past traumas and old ways of coping are knocking us down and keeping us stuck in old patterns. Late nights spent wondering what you will do next, how to make things happen for you to survive the current crisis and world changes. You feel so scared, lying in bed with a million voices telling you contradicting stories. Inside, you never feel good enough and the voice in your head reminds you of all the ways you’re falling short. You've spent the last however-many-years trying to keep everything together, but it’s exhausting and you don’t think you can do it anymore. "

"Aloha, I have worked with people for over 25 years including 10 years in in-patient hospitals, Child Protective Services, school-based services and for 8 years now have directed a program for men who are abusive in their relationships. I have been in private practice for three years specializing in couples and individual work with adults. In addition to my work experience and education my style of working with people is informed by my own personal time in therapy and 25 years as a meditator. I combine clear listening, gentle support and fierce accountability with each client I see."

"Psychotherapy that works for individuals and couples ready for change. Breakthrough short term (2-6 sessions) and on-going (for people who live on Kauai) transformational work from a licensed psychotherapist with 32 years experience. With clarity, compassion, breathwork, & expert mindbody skill, I will help you identify & release emotions, body armoring, & inappropriate patterns of consciousness that deny you your vitality & wholeness. Couples learn to identify and change how their early conditioning and automatic defenses sabotage healthy, loving relating."

"If you're having difficulty with relationships, parenting or a life transition...if you're feeling anxious, depressed, or stressed...or if you are just not as happy or fulfilled as you would like to be, you can take more control of your daily experience. If you are ready to explore more hopeful possibilities for your future, you could benefit from giving me a call. My work is multifaceted, with its roots in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. How we feel and what we do are primarily determined by our thoughts about the events in our lives."

"We were brought into this world to have relationships and sometimes conflicts surface where we are unsure of how to respond or manage these situations. We all need support and a hand to guide us to healthier and more successful, peaceful experiences with ourselves, our family members, in our marriage or with our partner, and/or children."

"Sometimes life's every day challenges and our underlying struggles make it difficult to realize our true potential. Motivated by grief, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and a range of other experiential states we can find our deepest well of inner strength and guidance. There is support available for anyone wanting to engage in a collaborative relationship to enhance your well-being and quality of life. "

"Are you at your Wit's end? If you or someone you love suffering from addictions, self harm, eating disorders, chronic anxiety /depression and looking for clear, concise answers, let's talk. Stop the struggle and suffering and get the help you need. Discover the benefits of solution oriented counseling and receive the much needed tools to finally get out of chaos and self destruction. I have helped thousands of clients to turn their lives around, lets talk about your options to put your life back in balance."

"Aloha Ka Kou, My name is Monique Pualani Anuenue Gomes and I would be honored to provide you with "Culturally Sensitive" therapeutic services. Please allow me to lend my Kokua (help) and walk with you through this therapeutic journey. Being Native Hawaiian born & raised on Oahu island, have experience working with Hawaii's Unique Multicultural population. According to a recent study by Krogstad (2015) Hawaii is home to the Nation's Largest Multiracial American population. This means, 1 out of 4 individuals (24%) identify with multiracial or multicultural ancestry. Therefore, to provide "culturally sensitive" therapeutic services, is to, provide "competent" therapeutic services."

"Everyone can benefit from therapy. Each of us has unique challenges and worries that we may not want to share with our friends and family. We all need a safe person to listen to us without judgment. Whether you have a specific need you would like to work on or several issues to process, I am here for you. If you carry childhood or adult trauma and you feel that it is affecting your ability to live your life to it's fullest, it may be time to see a therapist and work through it. I teach clients how to navigate their nervous systems, which decreases shame and self-blame. "

"As a marriage and family therapist I work with individuals, couples, children and families helping them handle the stressors of life. What is it that keeps you awake: poor relationships, anxiety, depression? Do you need help with parenting skills? Perhaps you want to change some behavior that no longer works. Are you a returning military personnel, or family member, needing help dealing with the symptoms of PTSD?"

"Aloha! I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse, family functioning, and grief/loss. I currently work with adults ages 18 and above. Because we are all different in our characteristics and experiences, I work jointly with clients in determining a unique strategy for meeting their goals. I operate from a holistic perspective and help clients take into consideration all aspects of their wellness, such as physical health and spirituality. I make it a priority to, with client permission, work together with physicians or other relevant support services in order to deliver effective, coordinated care."

"I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families of all types. My goal is to help people live a happier and more fulfilling life by working through their challenges. I have experience working with young children, teens, adults, and families on a broad range of issues. I have also worked extensively with people with developmental disabilities and their families. I believe in focusing on the strengths of each person or family I work with and building from there. I am willing to work with anyone who would like help and is open to making positive change in their life."

"Most of us experience times when we need help to deal with problems and issues that cause us emotional distress. If you are having a problem or dilemma that is making you feel overwhelmed, you may benefit from the assistance of an experienced, trained professional. Mental health professionals offer the caring and expert assistance that people need during stressful times. As a Marriage and Family Therapist the focus of my work is to understand my clients' symptoms and interaction patterns within their existing environment. I am trained to work with people focusing on how they relate to others."

"Aloha. I firmly believe parenting is the toughest job in the world, along with being a kid. And, I love working with adolescents!! During the past twenty years as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I worked in my private practice and for non-profit social service agencies. I also provided mental health services to students in Hawai'i's schools. I work with children, youth, families and adults to help them deal with a wide variety of problems, including ADHD, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Substance Abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence."

"We all encounter challenges and lessons in our lives. Like a life of a lotus flower, we grow through muddy water of lessons in order to blossom as a beautiful lotus flower. We all have the power to grow through the lessons the life present to us which make us strong and resilient. Together, we will navigate through the muddy water of trauma, anxiety, depression, identity, and challenging life circumstances. I will support you in your personal journey of creating your happiness, finding your true self and manifesting the life you love. You deserve living the life you love."

"Imagine facing the world with a sense of confidence and peace instead of fear or shame. Imagine looking at your partner and being filled with feelings of love, gratitude, and excitement. Imagine waking up to feel freed from your past and free to live your future! During periods of struggle, we can feel isolated and directionless in our experience and not where to turn or what to do. As a human, I understand suffering. As a therapist, my intention is to honor every part of your humanness and walk alongside you on the path towards wellness."