ADHD Therapists in Waimanalo, HI

"Dr. Kajioka is a reputable member among a team of clinical psychologists at Hawaii Counseling and Wellness Center. His openness, warmth, and approachability brings a level of richness and diversity to his work with individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and personal values. He has received clinical training in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are coping with the following: Loss, Trauma, Abuse, Depression, Divorce/Separation, Anxiety, Social Difficulties with Peers, Challenging and Oppositional Behaviors, Family Conflict, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Academic School Issues, Autism, Learning Disorders, and Developmental Delays."

I have 25 years experience working with adolescents and children in Hawaii. I work with a variety of issues including depression, cutting, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, anxiety, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder and other significant behavior problems. I am especially adept at trust building and motivating teens who are resistant. I frequently use problem-focused cognitive-behavioral treatment, with an emphasis on helping teens communicate with their parents

I believe counseling can give an individual and family the necessary support, insight, motivation, strength, and skills to adapt, change for the better, and find their true self. I provide individual, family, group counseling, and social skills groups. My specialty areas are individuals with Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Anxiety, and Depression. Take a step to find your happiness, peace, and balance.

The feeling that something significant isn’t quite right can be easily overshadowed by life’s daily challenges. The importance of our mental wellness often gets pushed aside as we navigate conflict and suffer alone or in silence. Like it or not, challenges and conflict are an integral part of the human experience. My passion is helping people to realize that they can operate effectively in all realms of conflicted relationships. Leading to confidence in their ability to go out and create the life that we are all meant to live, full of meaning and purpose.

At Embracing Psychology you can learn to Embrace Life in a new way. Whether you are experiencing stress, depression, grief, insomnia, panic attacks, difficulties with weight management, parenting, family conflict, anxiety, other concerns or just self-actualizing, you are so courageous! You are here looking for a therapist because you want a change. Psychological Health is part of the Fabric of the Biological/Psychological/Social/Spiritual Model. Investing in your mental health especially understanding the treasure of being proactive is important in creating a better quality of life for yourself.

We live in a culture that emphasizes feeling good and being happy. But the reality is, we all face challenges or challenging times, and sometimes friends and family don't have the resources to provide all the help we need. I have over 25 years of experience training and working in the behavioral health field. I work collaboratively and respectfully to support you with proven methods to compassionately and gently foster change and recovery. I will work with your other providers, mindful of your unique strengths while helping you to live your life in accord with your deepest values.

Now accepting new clients! (only 3 spots left open for April 2024) Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, compassion fatigue/burnout, or seeking personal growth, my integrative approach is designed to address your specific concerns and empower you to live a more meaningful life.

Are you feeling stuck, confused, frustrated, depressed, helpless, or overwhelmed in your personal life, family life, career, or relationship? Do you want to make a change or improvement, but need help beginning and navigating that change? With an emphasis on solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral therapy, we will work together to help you actively progress and move you forward towards your goals. The time is now for YOU to take control and start YOUR forward momentum onward and upward by contacting me today!

Greetings. I have been working as a licensed psychologist for a little over 20 years. I did my pre-doc at UH Manoa so have had experiences working with college aged students. I have also worked in Hawaii with individuals with disabilities by working with individuals with ASD and I have worked as a psychologist at Developmental Disabilities Division here in Honolulu. I also have experiences with teens working within HYCF and have worked overseas for 10 years as a DOD Civilian Contractor working with our active duty service members and their families in Seoul, Korea. Please reach out and look forward to speaking with you!

God created you for greatness. However, challenges in life are attempting to hinder you from being the person you are meant to be. I am here to help. With my laid-back and compassionate approach, I create a warm and safe environment where you will feel validated, empowered, and at times challenged. I value providing holistic therapy, where together we will develop mental, emotional, and spiritual tools that will assist you in becoming your best self. I enjoy working with children, teens, and young adults who seek help with identity issues, spiritual development, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and athletic performance.

Are you a working professional who feels like you should have it all “figured out” by now, and can’t understand why you’re not enjoying life? Or maybe you know why you’re unhappy, and need an outlet to express yourself and process through life's daily frustrations. You worry about burdening your friends or family with your problems (“They don’t need me to pile on.”), which results in holding it in and feeling alone. Together we explore what brings you to therapy, and work towards helping change what can be changed, and finding resolve with what can't. We also work to manage your reactions while seeking to understand your emotions.

Being born and raised in Hawaii and going through the public school system made me aware of the challenges we all face at various stages in our lives. Whether it is anxiety from life transitions, low self-esteem that became depression, or behavioral issues that lead to diagnoses, I'd like to help you improve your quality of life and find your true self. We will look at where the current view of yourself and others came from and how this has impacted your ability to emotionally regulate in stressful situations. Together, we will figure out the goals that you want to achieve and a guide on how to get there.

Aloha and mahalo for your interest. A Healthful Psychology is holistic, insight-oriented therapy to help improve your mental and physical health and the quality of your life and relationships. Learning, introspection, and motivational discovery will be important elements of our therapeutic work, with the understanding that meaningful and sustained change is the key to thinking and feeling better about your Self, your relationships, and the world you create to fulfill your needs. Challenges notwithstanding, our alliance will provide a safe and non-judgmental “mirrored” space to encourage and support your transitional process.

We all yearn for those moments when something suddenly becomes clear: a relationship that you are ready to embrace or one that you are ready to end, a new path you want to pursue or an old pattern you need to let go. I see therapy as a way of guiding you towards those moments of clarity and authenticity while also, just as importantly, providing the groundwork for the ongoing, day-to-day, process of developing personal satisfaction and growth. My role is to help support you in that journey, whether you are facing anxiety, depression, or life changes.

Dr. Robert Storey obtained his B.A. in Liberal Arts at Washington and Lee University as a Philosophy major, minoring in Sociology. He obtained a Masters in Guidance and Psychological Services at Springfield College and was awarded his Doctorate in Educational Psychology ( Ed.D) while studying at American International University. He began his clinical internship in 1986 under the auspices of distinguished Dr. Frank Sacco, a protege of Karl Menninger with tutelage by Anna Freud. Dr. Sacco came from a long lineage of psychodynamic pioneers and Dr. Storey was privileged to be part of this tradition of groundbreaking psychologists.