Attachment-based Therapists in Hawi, HI

Are you experiencing a "dark night of the soul" and feeling hopeless? Do you need to change a relationship, behavior or thought pattern? Pause. Change can happen in a single moment of insight. You have taken the first step toward self-empowerment and transformation. When we deepen our awareness within a positive, supportive and safe environment, we can find tools to navigate life’s obstacles. Let's have a conversation! Sessions focus are a collaboration toward growth and transformation. I provide holistic and integrative counseling for the body, mind and spirit, with 35 years of experience in the healing arts professions.

Aloha, It's a big step to reach out for support and I know finding a therapist can feel overwhelming especially with everything else you have going on, I am here to help and want you to find the best fit for you. Teenagers are my jam and I love working with them and their families. I also work with emerging adults & offer premarital counseling. My therapeutic approach is attachment based and trauma informed. I have training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Brainspotting and EMDR in order to support you and your family as best as possible.

Accepting new clients. Looking to bring yourself into more holistic internal alignment? Want to work on attaining the goals you set out for yourself? Are you interested in creating safety in your nervous system and change your long-term patterns? If you've said yes to any of these questions, let's schedule a free 20-minute consultation to see if we're a good fit! I offer a safe space to explore yourself in along with a variety of approaches that help you gain internal clarity, most past old hurts, and direct your life with more purpose and peace. I look forward to connecting with you.

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!

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.

Clients come to me for deeper understanding of themselves. Often, the process involved is about looking at all of the puzzle pieces and fitting them together to create more clarity and expansion. I work with individuals and couples to help them discover their greatest assets and work through areas of growth in a compassionate manner. In couples work, I offer couples assessments to gain perspective on issues as well as workbooks and tools for conflict resolution and better communication. I especially appreciate working with premarital couples who are wanting to set a sturdy foundation for marriage in premarital counseling.

Life can be full of hurdles and feel overwhelming at times. I help individuals to become stronger in the places that feel broken by helping to discover the strengths that live within. Through therapy, growth and healing can emerge as we work to rebuild feelings of wholeness and fulfillment. The work can be a challenge but also rewarding and life changing. I see individuals who are looking for help during stressful times, when feeling stuck, or feeling tired of suffering from hard experiences. If this sounds familiar just know that there is help for you where you can find hope in living the life you want.

Therapy creates a space for individuals, couples and families to learn new strategies to address the challenges of life. My approach is to work with you on your desired outcomes with no judgment or steering in a particular direction. All feelings serve a purpose. Every person has the ability to feel fulfilled, create close relationships and be successful. Learn tools to take back control of your feelings and maintain emotional stability. I am a firm believer that although we can't change our circumstances or the past, we can change how we react in the present.

Lisa Chilson-McCraw, MSW, LCSW, CSAC is very passionate about serving others and her community. Following a calling, she has committed her life to supporting and helping others through their struggles in life. She describes her work as a blessing, having had the opportunity to serve a multicultural and diverse groups of individuals in diverse settings over the last 14 years. She has worked with individuals who have experienced trauma, domestic violence/abuse (survivors and offenders), victims of human trafficking, substance use issues, grief and loss, significant life changes, and the behaviors/emotions that are often associated.

When it comes to making meaningful life changes, there are things that work and things that don't. If you feel like you've tried everything - or are desperate to try something new and don't know where to start - I can help. If you or a loved one are facing challenges at work, school, in relationships, with health, or simply feel overwhelmed and exhausted by the demands of daily living, there is help available. If you are looking for solutions that work, you've come to the right place. I use evidence-based techniques for real, rapid, observable change.

Life consists of many challenges that can be difficult to handle on our own. At these times, it is helpful to know that we have an individual with us who provides non-judgmental support and guidance. I view the psychologist-client relationship as being collaborative, with both individuals working together to help understand the patient and the patients’ difficulties more clearly. It is my job to create a safe, comfortable environment where we can work together to help you better understand yourself and your difficulties more clearly, as well as develop a meaningful, helpful approach to resolve your concerns.

Ilana Fernandez, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist treating individuals, couples, families in Hawaii via online sessions.

Are you interested in healing trauma at the root level? I am passionate about using a trauma-informed, body-based approaches to engage the inner healer within you. I offer specialized care unique to each individual's needs, desires, and preferences. I take a holistic approach to my work by incorporating and integrating mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, interrelational, and systemic aspects. I aim to provide a safe space which allows for corrective relational experiences in a therapeutic or coaching relationship.

Petra Parvati Meedt, MS, MA is a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern offering telehealth therapy for individuals, couples, and families in English and Spanish. Additionally, to being a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern in Hawaii, she is a licensed psychologist in Puerto Rico, Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) in Texas, and a Clinical Hypnotherapist and certified Yoga Teacher. Her professional training includes a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the Interamerican University, Puerto Rico, specialized in Family therapy and a second master’s degree in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Freiburg in Germany.

한국어를 아주 잘함  (Fluent in Korean). One of my greatest strengths as a counselor is my ability to always hold hope for my clients as I walk alongside them in the process of their healing. I use a humanistic approach to create a safe environment built upon warmth, acceptance, and respect, free of judgment. My clients find that they are able to trust in our therapeutic relationship and appreciate my ability to be present, reflect genuine care, and truly listen.

Andrea Nila Negron, MSW, LSW, received her Master’s degree from New Mexico State University. With a background in trauma-informed yoga and bodywork, she brings a psycho-spiritual approach to healing and wellness. She specializes in collaborating with individuals with attachment and developmental trauma using the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), which integrates a cognitive and somatic approach to address the root causes of current life challenges. Nila also has experience supporting individuals in 12-step recovery work.

Life doesn’t always go as planned, and let’s face it, it can be hard. My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental place for you to explore ways to cope, adapt to change, challenge yourself, and work through emotional, career, and personal difficulties. My hope is for each client to gain a sense of empowerment, learn their abilities and work together to create a unique, individual plan for their personal success.

Do you desire true healing and feel motivated to pursue it? Do you struggle with negative thoughts but deep down inside also know that there must be more for you than this? Are you exhausted from living with the same issues day after day and year after year? Are you sick of repeating the same patterns?