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Marina Sternthall
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFTI
Verified Verified
Haiku, HI 96708  (Online Only)
My approach is trauma-informed, evidence-driven and attachment-based.
I offer lovingly honest support to individuals and couples motivated to create change in their lives. Clients that work with me often gain insights, feel more connected to themselves and others and increase their emotional well being.
My approach is trauma-informed, evidence-driven and attachment-based.
I offer lovingly honest support to individuals and couples motivated to create change in their lives. Clients that work with me often gain insights, feel more connected to themselves and others and increase their emotional well being.
(808) 865-0963 View (808) 865-0963
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Lingyi (Lexie) Zhu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mililani, HI 96789  (Online Only)
I am specialized in Attachment-based trauma work.
You crave intimacy, yet you are constantly feeling hurt and frustrated in relationships; You seek purpose in life, yet you feel empty and numb inside most of the time; You are trying to get rid of the past, yet the trauma legacy is haunting you to the present. You understand the benefits of psychotherapy, yet you want to make sure there is enough safety and stability in the therapy space before you start. If it sounds like you, I believe I can help.
I am specialized in Attachment-based trauma work.
You crave intimacy, yet you are constantly feeling hurt and frustrated in relationships; You seek purpose in life, yet you feel empty and numb inside most of the time; You are trying to get rid of the past, yet the trauma legacy is haunting you to the present. You understand the benefits of psychotherapy, yet you want to make sure there is enough safety and stability in the therapy space before you start. If it sounds like you, I believe I can help.
(808) 755-3713 View (808) 755-3713
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Satoko Miki-O'Donovan
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Makawao, HI 96768
With couples, I work on strengthening their bond by applying EFT which is an attachment-based therapy.
Are you feeling like losing a sense of direction or are stuck? Many things change in life and it can be extremely difficult to feel adequately in control during the transition. Take a moment now to consider the positive impact counseling can have - no matter where you are in your journey - and that you don't have to be altogether depleted to benefit from it. Counseling is a dynamic, educational process that teaches you tools to help you feel more healthy and balanced. Remember, it's healthy to seek help for yourself. Actually, it's a sign of strength to take care of your needs!
With couples, I work on strengthening their bond by applying EFT which is an attachment-based therapy.
Are you feeling like losing a sense of direction or are stuck? Many things change in life and it can be extremely difficult to feel adequately in control during the transition. Take a moment now to consider the positive impact counseling can have - no matter where you are in your journey - and that you don't have to be altogether depleted to benefit from it. Counseling is a dynamic, educational process that teaches you tools to help you feel more healthy and balanced. Remember, it's healthy to seek help for yourself. Actually, it's a sign of strength to take care of your needs!
(808) 518-4950 View (808) 518-4950
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Scott Church
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC/MHC, NCC, CST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Honolulu, HI 96825  (Online Only)
I bring effective therapeutic approaches (mindfulness-, somatic-, and attachment-based) to my work with clients.
I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Couple/Relationship Counselor, licensed in Colorado and Hawaii. I help individuals and those in traditional, or non-traditional, relationships, explore issues surrounding: sex, sexuality/sexual orientation, gender, sexual performance/functioning, desire discrepancy, kink/fetishes, compulsive sexual behavior/sex addiction, sexual abuse/trauma, communication, intimacy, and betrays of trust/infidelity. I celebrate diversity and approach our work together with empathy and non-judgment.
I bring effective therapeutic approaches (mindfulness-, somatic-, and attachment-based) to my work with clients.
I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Couple/Relationship Counselor, licensed in Colorado and Hawaii. I help individuals and those in traditional, or non-traditional, relationships, explore issues surrounding: sex, sexuality/sexual orientation, gender, sexual performance/functioning, desire discrepancy, kink/fetishes, compulsive sexual behavior/sex addiction, sexual abuse/trauma, communication, intimacy, and betrays of trust/infidelity. I celebrate diversity and approach our work together with empathy and non-judgment.
(720) 636-8939 View (720) 636-8939
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Kiri Siu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kaneohe, HI 96744  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with adult women experiencing challenges with recovery from Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault/Abuse/Trauma, life transitions and pet loss. Asian-American, Latina and Pacific Islanders are clients who have found a positive connection with me. I am a lifelong pet owner. Clients who prefer a trauma-informed approach, with feminist, eclectic, EMDR, person-centered influences would likely find working with me to be a good fit. I do deeper work, not surface fixes. I am currently accepting telehealth clients in Hawai’i or California. I offer a limited number of sliding scale appointments and am available for new clients.
I enjoy working with adult women experiencing challenges with recovery from Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault/Abuse/Trauma, life transitions and pet loss. Asian-American, Latina and Pacific Islanders are clients who have found a positive connection with me. I am a lifelong pet owner. Clients who prefer a trauma-informed approach, with feminist, eclectic, EMDR, person-centered influences would likely find working with me to be a good fit. I do deeper work, not surface fixes. I am currently accepting telehealth clients in Hawai’i or California. I offer a limited number of sliding scale appointments and am available for new clients.
(808) 353-4411 View (808) 353-4411
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Shawna L. Ledward
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Kapolei, HI 96707
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 25 ears of experience, I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment issues, relationship difficulties, stress management, grief/loss, & childhood disorders. I work with adults, couples, and children/adolescents.
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 25 ears of experience, I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment issues, relationship difficulties, stress management, grief/loss, & childhood disorders. I work with adults, couples, and children/adolescents.
(808) 219-0495 View (808) 219-0495
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Ilana Fernandez
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Makawao, HI 96768
Ilana Fernandez, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist treating individuals, couples, families in Hawaii via online sessions.
Ilana Fernandez, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist treating individuals, couples, families in Hawaii via online sessions.
(808) 784-7939 View (808) 784-7939
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Laura Moidel Acevedo
Counselor, MACP, LMHC
Verified Verified
Hilo, HI 96720
I have particular compassion and knowledge for those with transgender and sexual orientation issues and with survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault. I am familiar with the social stigma and trauma that can result from being a person with these issues and have helped many overcome the resulting emotional and psychological distress.
I have particular compassion and knowledge for those with transgender and sexual orientation issues and with survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault. I am familiar with the social stigma and trauma that can result from being a person with these issues and have helped many overcome the resulting emotional and psychological distress.
(808) 419-7277 View (808) 419-7277
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Ula Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wailuku, HI 96793
Aloha, I am Ula Anderson. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I meet my clients with warmth and look forward to helping them. I committed to providing treatment that is Culturally Competent & Trauma Informed. I have 20+ years of experience treating trauma & developmental & behavioral disorders. This provider resides in Hawaii. I have spent the last couple of decades treating people with sexual abuse issues and other forms of trauma. In doing trauma work, I have also treated substance abuse since they are usually connected. I have also worked with those with Autism and developmental disabilities.
Aloha, I am Ula Anderson. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I meet my clients with warmth and look forward to helping them. I committed to providing treatment that is Culturally Competent & Trauma Informed. I have 20+ years of experience treating trauma & developmental & behavioral disorders. This provider resides in Hawaii. I have spent the last couple of decades treating people with sexual abuse issues and other forms of trauma. In doing trauma work, I have also treated substance abuse since they are usually connected. I have also worked with those with Autism and developmental disabilities.
(808) 650-7387 View (808) 650-7387
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Michelle Birdsall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kapolei, HI 96707  (Online Only)
Have you been struggling with sadness, anger, or anxiety? Are there stressors in your life relating to relationships, financial struggles, or loss of a loved one which are impacting you at work, home, or school? Did you recently have a baby and struggling? Did you experience a trauma that continues to creep up in your life. Therapy can be a process for growth and healing. I provide therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Your personal strengths and cultural orientation will be incorporated into your treatment. Taking the first step to contact a therapist can be difficult and I commend you for your courage.
Have you been struggling with sadness, anger, or anxiety? Are there stressors in your life relating to relationships, financial struggles, or loss of a loved one which are impacting you at work, home, or school? Did you recently have a baby and struggling? Did you experience a trauma that continues to creep up in your life. Therapy can be a process for growth and healing. I provide therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Your personal strengths and cultural orientation will be incorporated into your treatment. Taking the first step to contact a therapist can be difficult and I commend you for your courage.
(808) 645-4142 View (808) 645-4142
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Daysi Cortes
Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Hilo, HI 96720
I place value in providing a safe, open, nonjudgemental, supportive space that encourages individuals to find their inner strengths, self-acceptance and build new skills necessary for healing and coping with future challenges and building resilience. Telling your story is an important part of healing. I look forward to listening and finding a place of wellness, self-acceptance & healing. I work with diverse clients of all ages experiencing various mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-esteem, relationship issues, and more. I also have a passion for working with children and teens.
I place value in providing a safe, open, nonjudgemental, supportive space that encourages individuals to find their inner strengths, self-acceptance and build new skills necessary for healing and coping with future challenges and building resilience. Telling your story is an important part of healing. I look forward to listening and finding a place of wellness, self-acceptance & healing. I work with diverse clients of all ages experiencing various mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-esteem, relationship issues, and more. I also have a passion for working with children and teens.
(808) 746-3591 View (808) 746-3591
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The Journey Therapy IOP
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CEDS, BCN
Verified Verified
Kailua, HI 96734  (Online Only)
Are you exhausted from your obsessive thoughts about food and body image? Feeling defeated by ED behaviors? With over 20 years in this field, let me teach you the most effective skills that I've identified through the years needed to recover from your ED fully. These skills are found in my book ("An Integrative Approach to Treating Eating Disorders: 9 Foundational Skills for a Lasting Recovery" available on Amazon.) You will learn the function of the disorder, address, and heal unresolved distressful underlying issues, and you'll learn to utilize foundational skills to replace old patterns for full ED recovery.
Are you exhausted from your obsessive thoughts about food and body image? Feeling defeated by ED behaviors? With over 20 years in this field, let me teach you the most effective skills that I've identified through the years needed to recover from your ED fully. These skills are found in my book ("An Integrative Approach to Treating Eating Disorders: 9 Foundational Skills for a Lasting Recovery" available on Amazon.) You will learn the function of the disorder, address, and heal unresolved distressful underlying issues, and you'll learn to utilize foundational skills to replace old patterns for full ED recovery.
(808) 518-6774 View (808) 518-6774
Photo of Melissa Sipolt, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist in Hawaii
Melissa Sipolt, MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kailua, HI 96734  (Online Only)
Making the decision to begin therapy/counseling is a big step, and I truly understand and respect the bravery and vulnerability that it takes for clients to reach out to a prospective therapist. Over the past 23 years, I have successfully helped thousands of individual adults, adolescents, children, couples and families to heal from issues related to anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating, family and couple relationships, divorce, infertility, parenting, adoption, addiction, self-esteem, bullying, life transitions, grief, trauma, and adverse childhood events.
Making the decision to begin therapy/counseling is a big step, and I truly understand and respect the bravery and vulnerability that it takes for clients to reach out to a prospective therapist. Over the past 23 years, I have successfully helped thousands of individual adults, adolescents, children, couples and families to heal from issues related to anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating, family and couple relationships, divorce, infertility, parenting, adoption, addiction, self-esteem, bullying, life transitions, grief, trauma, and adverse childhood events.
(808) 400-1544 View (808) 400-1544
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Carrie Cochran, Trauma & Relationship Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waialua, HI 96791
Hi, if you are here, you’re likely struggling with something in your life, relationships, overwhelming stress or anxiety, difficulty managing emotions or unresolved issues from your past. Do you find yourself constantly worried and overthinking everything? Are you irritable and feeling guilty about being short with your loved ones. Would you like to be better able to manage your emotions and thoughts and have more awareness and control over your actions and responses? Or maybe you are curious about therapy and want to know if it can help you find more joy, love and peace in your life.
Hi, if you are here, you’re likely struggling with something in your life, relationships, overwhelming stress or anxiety, difficulty managing emotions or unresolved issues from your past. Do you find yourself constantly worried and overthinking everything? Are you irritable and feeling guilty about being short with your loved ones. Would you like to be better able to manage your emotions and thoughts and have more awareness and control over your actions and responses? Or maybe you are curious about therapy and want to know if it can help you find more joy, love and peace in your life.
(808) 725-3121 View (808) 725-3121
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Chuck Liu
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96826
Do you feel like life could be fuller? Do you have physical symptoms like headaches, difficulty sleeping, or low energy? Perhaps you've tried your best yet see no change, or notice your relationships suffering? Maybe Covid-19 just made everything come to surface. Whether battling with depression, anxiety, or faith or family-related stressors, I can work with you to explore, identify connections and gain life-changing skills, healing and strength.
Do you feel like life could be fuller? Do you have physical symptoms like headaches, difficulty sleeping, or low energy? Perhaps you've tried your best yet see no change, or notice your relationships suffering? Maybe Covid-19 just made everything come to surface. Whether battling with depression, anxiety, or faith or family-related stressors, I can work with you to explore, identify connections and gain life-changing skills, healing and strength.
(331) 207-1964 View (331) 207-1964
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Zoey Faught
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Keaau, HI 96749  (Online Only)
Handling life's challenges with presence of mind is not always easy. We here at Presence of Mind Counseling can help you identify what is contributing to your distress and assist you in finding a path toward consciously creating your best life. We help people dealing with challenging life issues from relationship stresses, family turmoil, trauma, grief and loss, gender and/or sexual identity, anxiety, depression and beyond. We also work with people who simply want to find more meaning, purpose, fulfillment and joy in their lives. We offer remote video sessions for WA and HI residents. Call to connect with a therapist today.
Handling life's challenges with presence of mind is not always easy. We here at Presence of Mind Counseling can help you identify what is contributing to your distress and assist you in finding a path toward consciously creating your best life. We help people dealing with challenging life issues from relationship stresses, family turmoil, trauma, grief and loss, gender and/or sexual identity, anxiety, depression and beyond. We also work with people who simply want to find more meaning, purpose, fulfillment and joy in their lives. We offer remote video sessions for WA and HI residents. Call to connect with a therapist today.
(808) 867-8929 View (808) 867-8929
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Michael Yadao-Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Hello, my name is Michael Yadao-Evans, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from the state of Hawaii. My approach to therapy is very collaborative because I think change is a process we all go through together. I have worked mostly with children from infants to high school, neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, Autism), and various substance abuse disorders.
Hello, my name is Michael Yadao-Evans, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from the state of Hawaii. My approach to therapy is very collaborative because I think change is a process we all go through together. I have worked mostly with children from infants to high school, neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, Autism), and various substance abuse disorders.
(858) 771-2954 View (858) 771-2954
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Illuminate Wellness
PhD, IFMCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kahului, HI 96732
Are you ready to heal the root level? The team at Illuminate Wellness provides an integrative approach to healing with evidence-based treatment modalities that encourage self-nurturing, self-reliance, and finding the delicate balance between acceptance and change. Sometimes we all need a bit of extra support. Let us help you heal in an open, non-judgmental, and safe space created just for you to find peace, wellness, and balance.
Are you ready to heal the root level? The team at Illuminate Wellness provides an integrative approach to healing with evidence-based treatment modalities that encourage self-nurturing, self-reliance, and finding the delicate balance between acceptance and change. Sometimes we all need a bit of extra support. Let us help you heal in an open, non-judgmental, and safe space created just for you to find peace, wellness, and balance.
(808) 793-5351 View (808) 793-5351
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Dr. Jennifer Larsen
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Honolulu, HI 96821  (Online Only)
I provide collaborative, prescriptive strength-based therapy. I have training and experience in all areas of development, behavior and unconscious processes, but you don't fit in a box, so I don't put you in one: I work to meet your needs from a variety of approaches. You are the expert on your life, let me meet you there to help fill in the blanks. I can also help with Emotional Support Animal (ESA) evaluation and documentation. Please reach out directly to schedule a free 20 minute Zoom meeting: yourtherapistjennifer at gmail.com or my IG: doctor.obake
I provide collaborative, prescriptive strength-based therapy. I have training and experience in all areas of development, behavior and unconscious processes, but you don't fit in a box, so I don't put you in one: I work to meet your needs from a variety of approaches. You are the expert on your life, let me meet you there to help fill in the blanks. I can also help with Emotional Support Animal (ESA) evaluation and documentation. Please reach out directly to schedule a free 20 minute Zoom meeting: yourtherapistjennifer at gmail.com or my IG: doctor.obake
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Jemma Cannon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAC
Verified Verified
Paia, HI 96779
Jemma earned a Masters in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara in 2011. She is also an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC) and CADC-II.
Jemma earned a Masters in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara in 2011. She is also an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC) and CADC-II.
(808) 400-1728 View (808) 400-1728
Attachment-based Therapists

Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?

Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.

What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?

Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.

How long does attachment-based therapy last?

Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.

Does attachment-based therapy work?

Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.