Child Therapists in Kailua Kona, HI
Kimberley Warnecke
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Online Only)
I was raised on the beautiful Big Island of Hawai’i and served for years as a high school teacher in Kona. I love working with youth and their families and decided to pursue a graduate degree in mental health counseling to serve this community’s youth in a different way. I specialize in working with children/ teens (ages 3-18) and their families, particularly those with a history of trauma. I believe long-term change happens within the family system, and I try to involve parents and caregivers consistently throughout the treatment process because of this.
I was raised on the beautiful Big Island of Hawai’i and served for years as a high school teacher in Kona. I love working with youth and their families and decided to pursue a graduate degree in mental health counseling to serve this community’s youth in a different way. I specialize in working with children/ teens (ages 3-18) and their families, particularly those with a history of trauma. I believe long-term change happens within the family system, and I try to involve parents and caregivers consistently throughout the treatment process because of this.
Linda Anaya
Counselor, MA, MHC, AMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
In addition to being a Couples and Family Therapist I am a Certified Pre-marital therapist My experience includes: * Helping engaged couples resolve conflict, * Providing parenting coaching * Providing therapy for children, teenagers, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, bereavement, anger issues, and personality disorders.
Aloha, I am a Couples and Family Therapist. My approach emphasizes the importance of working with a couple and family as a system that influence one another. To restructure healthy relationships, I use therapies that promote positive interactions between individuals. My methods include trans-generational, structural family therapy, cognitive-behavioral approaches, and Gottman Therapy. I use exercises such as enactments to help clients set new appropriate boundaries, build love maps to improve interactions and establish loving communication.
In addition to being a Couples and Family Therapist I am a Certified Pre-marital therapist My experience includes: * Helping engaged couples resolve conflict, * Providing parenting coaching * Providing therapy for children, teenagers, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, bereavement, anger issues, and personality disorders.
Aloha, I am a Couples and Family Therapist. My approach emphasizes the importance of working with a couple and family as a system that influence one another. To restructure healthy relationships, I use therapies that promote positive interactions between individuals. My methods include trans-generational, structural family therapy, cognitive-behavioral approaches, and Gottman Therapy. I use exercises such as enactments to help clients set new appropriate boundaries, build love maps to improve interactions and establish loving communication.
Megan Denes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Much of my experience is with children and adolescents but over the past year I have also begun working with veterans.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Hawaii and Florida. I completed my degree in social work at the University of Central Florida. My goal is to create a trusting therapeutic relationship, built on mutual respect and confidentiality, where individuals feel heard, validated, and supported. My approach is rooted in a person-centered therapy, where I believe that each person has unique strengths and abilities to overcome their difficulties. By fostering a non-judgmental and empathetic environment, I work collaboratively with my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Much of my experience is with children and adolescents but over the past year I have also begun working with veterans.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Hawaii and Florida. I completed my degree in social work at the University of Central Florida. My goal is to create a trusting therapeutic relationship, built on mutual respect and confidentiality, where individuals feel heard, validated, and supported. My approach is rooted in a person-centered therapy, where I believe that each person has unique strengths and abilities to overcome their difficulties. By fostering a non-judgmental and empathetic environment, I work collaboratively with my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Christina McKay
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and family systems.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. We all face challenges throughout our lives, whether in family conflicts, relationships, life transitions, or difficulties in managing our emotions. Seeking help can be the first step in making a change in your life. Because each client / client system is unique, I believe in providing a thorough assessment process before creating an individualized treatment plan. I am rooted in person centered therapy and believe that the client is the expert of their own life. I am trained in family systems, CBT, DBT, and Internal Family Systems.
I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and family systems.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. We all face challenges throughout our lives, whether in family conflicts, relationships, life transitions, or difficulties in managing our emotions. Seeking help can be the first step in making a change in your life. Because each client / client system is unique, I believe in providing a thorough assessment process before creating an individualized treatment plan. I am rooted in person centered therapy and believe that the client is the expert of their own life. I am trained in family systems, CBT, DBT, and Internal Family Systems.
Linda Purcell Satchell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
I welcome all ages, including individual adults, children, siblings, couples, and whole family systems.
We all go through various trials during our lives and most of us don't want to burden our loved ones with our stress. It helps to get clear when we express our thoughts and feelings and are deeply heard. Being offered both reflection and alternate perspectives can help us to recognize that we do have more choices towards happiness than we imagined before.
I welcome all ages, including individual adults, children, siblings, couples, and whole family systems.
We all go through various trials during our lives and most of us don't want to burden our loved ones with our stress. It helps to get clear when we express our thoughts and feelings and are deeply heard. Being offered both reflection and alternate perspectives can help us to recognize that we do have more choices towards happiness than we imagined before.
Rosey Strong
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Online Only)
Hello! (: My practice is geared towards a holistic view of who you are. Our thoughts, feelings, actions and past events all come into play in our current lives. Sometimes they are difficult to handle alone. Are you ready to start the work and truly heal yourself? Our Clinicians use a mixture of movement, inner child work, memory retrieval, journaling, meditation, and other techniques to truly understand and heal the individual Self. We also have extensive experience working with children, families, couples and difficult behaviors in youth. We work to support what is needed in the family or individually.
Hello! (: My practice is geared towards a holistic view of who you are. Our thoughts, feelings, actions and past events all come into play in our current lives. Sometimes they are difficult to handle alone. Are you ready to start the work and truly heal yourself? Our Clinicians use a mixture of movement, inner child work, memory retrieval, journaling, meditation, and other techniques to truly understand and heal the individual Self. We also have extensive experience working with children, families, couples and difficult behaviors in youth. We work to support what is needed in the family or individually.
Gabrielle Toloza
Psychologist, MS, PsyD
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Dr. Gabrielle Toloza. I am a Virtually-based Psychologist licensed in the states of Hawaii & Oklahoma. I've been a helping professional 20+ years collaborating with adults, families, children and couples. I aim to see each person as the unique individual they are and utilize their strengths to help improve upon their areas of challenge. I believe strongly that every person has the power to change in any direction they choose and that therapy is about introspection, growth, self-awareness and connection. My goal is to provide knowledge, insights and most of all, a nonjudgemental space for you to accomplish your goals.
Hello, I'm Dr. Gabrielle Toloza. I am a Virtually-based Psychologist licensed in the states of Hawaii & Oklahoma. I've been a helping professional 20+ years collaborating with adults, families, children and couples. I aim to see each person as the unique individual they are and utilize their strengths to help improve upon their areas of challenge. I believe strongly that every person has the power to change in any direction they choose and that therapy is about introspection, growth, self-awareness and connection. My goal is to provide knowledge, insights and most of all, a nonjudgemental space for you to accomplish your goals.
Jeanne Teleia
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAC
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Online Only)
Are you frequently anxious, depressed, stressed or feel lost? Are you tired of trying so hard but not getting the results you want and need? Do you feel you are not reaching your potential? I have a 'virtual office' and you can explore your personal or professional challenges from the comfort of your home, office or car! I have over 25 years of training and practical experience to help you, your children and/or your family. I use a gentle (and even fun) approach to coaching and therapy that feels easier for most people to deal with than traditional therapy. My clients do better when they know better! I can be that guide for you.
Are you frequently anxious, depressed, stressed or feel lost? Are you tired of trying so hard but not getting the results you want and need? Do you feel you are not reaching your potential? I have a 'virtual office' and you can explore your personal or professional challenges from the comfort of your home, office or car! I have over 25 years of training and practical experience to help you, your children and/or your family. I use a gentle (and even fun) approach to coaching and therapy that feels easier for most people to deal with than traditional therapy. My clients do better when they know better! I can be that guide for you.
Ho'oulu Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Now accepting new patients with convenient hours available. Our clinicians at Ho'oulu Counseling, are trained and dedicated to helping clients grow, reduce stress, and improve their wellbeing and quality of life. We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, and parenting/youth issues. We assist individuals and families by talking through concerns and learning to restructure unhealthy patterns. We can help match you with one of our therapists that will best meet your needs.
Now accepting new patients with convenient hours available. Our clinicians at Ho'oulu Counseling, are trained and dedicated to helping clients grow, reduce stress, and improve their wellbeing and quality of life. We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, and parenting/youth issues. We assist individuals and families by talking through concerns and learning to restructure unhealthy patterns. We can help match you with one of our therapists that will best meet your needs.
Kelly Lynn Donovan Senft
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, Ced, CLTMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Online Only)
Could you benefit from some extra support so you can get back on track to focus on things that are important, so that you spend less time, energy and effort dealing with STRESS? Do you need a place to process things going on with you without the bias that can occur when talking to friends and family? The therapeutic setting can give you the opportunity to learn and grow. With these paradigm shifts, or new ways of approaching situations, individuals can often experience greater life satisfaction. I would enjoy the opportunity to accompany you on this journey.
Could you benefit from some extra support so you can get back on track to focus on things that are important, so that you spend less time, energy and effort dealing with STRESS? Do you need a place to process things going on with you without the bias that can occur when talking to friends and family? The therapeutic setting can give you the opportunity to learn and grow. With these paradigm shifts, or new ways of approaching situations, individuals can often experience greater life satisfaction. I would enjoy the opportunity to accompany you on this journey.
Nancy Moreno-Derks PsyD, LMFT and Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Online Only)
Now offering tele-therapy sessions. If you and your family are experiencing a challenging situation or if you want to make some changes in your life, as related to your relationships and may be looking for some help with figuring out where to start, let's talk. If life is getting harder and you lack motivation to make changes, we can talk about how making even small changes will help you get back on track. Together we'll figure out how to do this. I'm trained in cutting edge modalities such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis and Brief Therapy.
Now offering tele-therapy sessions. If you and your family are experiencing a challenging situation or if you want to make some changes in your life, as related to your relationships and may be looking for some help with figuring out where to start, let's talk. If life is getting harder and you lack motivation to make changes, we can talk about how making even small changes will help you get back on track. Together we'll figure out how to do this. I'm trained in cutting edge modalities such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis and Brief Therapy.
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Lisa Marcelino
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
My name is Lisa Marcelino, PhD, LMFT. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I primarily use solution-focused and emotion-focused modalities to help clients suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. I love helping others and making a difference. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and relational issues.
My name is Lisa Marcelino, PhD, LMFT. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I primarily use solution-focused and emotion-focused modalities to help clients suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. I love helping others and making a difference. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and relational issues.
Vanessa Mount
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LMHC, CST
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
The path towards healing can be scary. Being vulnerable and honest with ourselves and with others can feel risky. However, this is a path that is rich and rewarding for the brave and courageous souls who are willing to embark on such a journey! It can be difficult to reach out, but if you are willing, I am happy to see how I can help. I would be honored to walk the path of healing alongside you!
The path towards healing can be scary. Being vulnerable and honest with ourselves and with others can feel risky. However, this is a path that is rich and rewarding for the brave and courageous souls who are willing to embark on such a journey! It can be difficult to reach out, but if you are willing, I am happy to see how I can help. I would be honored to walk the path of healing alongside you!
Summer L Eggleston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CSAC, TFTdx
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Is something stressing or bothering you? Are there times when you feel like it's too much, that it's overwhelming? Trying to figure it out? Are you confused and don't know what to do? Have you wondered if talking to someone - a professional - it would help? Think you need more than just talking because you've experienced a trauma? I use a special technique, "Tapping" (The Original Comprehensive using all meridians Thought Field Therapy), that may help you move beyond the trauma or learn to get over it. I even got a girl pregnant with it! If you're having a rough time, you can feel better. I'd like to help.
Is something stressing or bothering you? Are there times when you feel like it's too much, that it's overwhelming? Trying to figure it out? Are you confused and don't know what to do? Have you wondered if talking to someone - a professional - it would help? Think you need more than just talking because you've experienced a trauma? I use a special technique, "Tapping" (The Original Comprehensive using all meridians Thought Field Therapy), that may help you move beyond the trauma or learn to get over it. I even got a girl pregnant with it! If you're having a rough time, you can feel better. I'd like to help.
Adabelle Carson
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS, CAPP, 500ERYT
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Adabelle B. Carson, BS, CAPP, 500 E-RYT, is a dedicated and compassionate counselor with expertise in holistic therapies and a background in psychology. She holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology from the University of Utah and a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) from the same institution. Adabelle is completing her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Adabelle's integrative approach combines Person-Centered, Rational Emotive Behavioral, Gestalt, and Positive Psychotherapy, emphasizing the mind-body-spirit connection in healing.
Adabelle B. Carson, BS, CAPP, 500 E-RYT, is a dedicated and compassionate counselor with expertise in holistic therapies and a background in psychology. She holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology from the University of Utah and a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) from the same institution. Adabelle is completing her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Adabelle's integrative approach combines Person-Centered, Rational Emotive Behavioral, Gestalt, and Positive Psychotherapy, emphasizing the mind-body-spirit connection in healing.
Sabra Della Lucia LLC.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAC
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Each and every one of us deserve a healthy and balanced life. Let me be the one to help you get there. My experience has allowed me to see, first hand, the ability for change when empowerment and self-actualization are realized. With a background in mediation and conflict resolution, I am equipped to facilitate an array of issues in order to unlock the best you!
Each and every one of us deserve a healthy and balanced life. Let me be the one to help you get there. My experience has allowed me to see, first hand, the ability for change when empowerment and self-actualization are realized. With a background in mediation and conflict resolution, I am equipped to facilitate an array of issues in order to unlock the best you!
Calm Water Counseling LLC. [David Hashimoto LMHC]
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
I specialize in treating Anxiety, utilizing evidence-based modalities which are backed by scientific evidence, teaching people to achieve calm as soon as the first session. I can also help you to manage Depression, life transitions, and more. Lastly, I am a hilo native, and iv'e been in practice here for 11 years.
I specialize in treating Anxiety, utilizing evidence-based modalities which are backed by scientific evidence, teaching people to achieve calm as soon as the first session. I can also help you to manage Depression, life transitions, and more. Lastly, I am a hilo native, and iv'e been in practice here for 11 years.
John Mascaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, OIX
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Not accepting new clients
I believe that each of us has the ability to achieve our highest potential despite whatever path life has taken us. We move forward despite the difficulties presented to us along the way. Sometimes along this path we are faced with circumstances that make it difficult to cope. There are times when childhood experiences, hurtful interactions with others or horrific events can interrupt our present day functioning to create stress in our day-to-day living. For these and many other reasons, we lose our way and find ourselves off-track from the path that could lead us to our highest and best selves.
I believe that each of us has the ability to achieve our highest potential despite whatever path life has taken us. We move forward despite the difficulties presented to us along the way. Sometimes along this path we are faced with circumstances that make it difficult to cope. There are times when childhood experiences, hurtful interactions with others or horrific events can interrupt our present day functioning to create stress in our day-to-day living. For these and many other reasons, we lose our way and find ourselves off-track from the path that could lead us to our highest and best selves.
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Kira Kolba
LPC Intern, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kealakekua, HI 96750
For children and teens, I also use creative arts, including music, to help them discover their personal values and goals in order to support a joyful journey from childhood to adulthood for both the child and their family.
Life is full of challenges and opportunities. Sometimes it takes feeling understood and supported to find perspective that allows us to move forward with greater freedom and empowerment. I would love to help you with this process. Since the counseling relationship involves vulnerability and acceptance, it is important to find a “right fit” counselor. I will work to understand you and collaborate with you to help you reach your goals, and move into a space where you feel greater peace and hope.
For children and teens, I also use creative arts, including music, to help them discover their personal values and goals in order to support a joyful journey from childhood to adulthood for both the child and their family.
Life is full of challenges and opportunities. Sometimes it takes feeling understood and supported to find perspective that allows us to move forward with greater freedom and empowerment. I would love to help you with this process. Since the counseling relationship involves vulnerability and acceptance, it is important to find a “right fit” counselor. I will work to understand you and collaborate with you to help you reach your goals, and move into a space where you feel greater peace and hope.
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Tina Boteilho
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFT, MA
Verified Verified
Kihei, HI 96753
Waitlist for new clients
I offer therapeutic services for children/adolescents in transition, separation, divorce, coparenting, anger control, trauma and crisis survivors, youth and adult LGBTQIA and their support system.
Change is all around us lately. Are you simply surviving and searching for ways to thrive? Sometimes we have the tools and other times we need someone to inspire, create, motivate or teach us what it takes to thrive. I have worked on Maui, Molokai, and Lanai for the past 23 years. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families searching for ways to better themselves. I have provided support for people experiencing grief/loss, parenting challenges, trauma/crisis, children with special needs, prisoner reintegration, and couples/families searching for healing and growth.
I offer therapeutic services for children/adolescents in transition, separation, divorce, coparenting, anger control, trauma and crisis survivors, youth and adult LGBTQIA and their support system.
Change is all around us lately. Are you simply surviving and searching for ways to thrive? Sometimes we have the tools and other times we need someone to inspire, create, motivate or teach us what it takes to thrive. I have worked on Maui, Molokai, and Lanai for the past 23 years. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families searching for ways to better themselves. I have provided support for people experiencing grief/loss, parenting challenges, trauma/crisis, children with special needs, prisoner reintegration, and couples/families searching for healing and growth.
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Child psychologists in Kailua Kona, HI provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Kailua Kona build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Kailua Kona build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.