Therapists in 96746

Aloha and mahalo nui loa for showing up today and taking a brave step towards experiencing a more fulfilling and joyful life! My focus is to build a trusting relationship with you, truly listen with compassion to understand your needs and collaborate with you to meet your expectations. I am a licensed mental health therapist in Hawaii with 20 years of professional work experience. I enjoy working with clients of all ages including children, teenagers and adults with a variety of presenting needs as well as multicultural counseling with clients including Asian-Americans, Black-Americans, immigrants and LGBTQIA+ clients.

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.

I am a mental health counselor who has worked in the mental health field for over nineteen years and have been a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and a licensed mental health counselor in Hawaii since 2013. Additionally, I have collaborated with clients of various ages, ethnicies, cultures, Nationalities and from all social classes dealing with a wide range of issues. My experience is vast as I have worked with the following: neuro-psychiatric, suicidal ideation/attempts, LGBTQIA, PTSD, anger management, grief/loss, trauma, abuse, relationship issues, school counseling, juvenile justice, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and the like.

Many of us find ourselves feeling like we are broken and unlovable, like there is something innately wrong with us. If you are feeling this way, I would like to support you in coming back to your inner guidance. You are the expert of your life, and I am committed to gently guiding you back to wellness and wholeness.

Aloha :) Currently accepting new Kaiser Permanente and HMSA clients. I welcome individuals of all backgrounds and life experiences into this shared work. I provide professional therapeutic services to couples, families, individual adults, adolescents, and children addressing a range of clinical issues. I honor wherever you are on your journey and believe in cultivating space, and curiosity as we navigate this path together. I believe that understanding and compassion are vital for building trust, mutual respect, and openness, all of which are essential in forming a therapeutic relationship that can encourage change. ​

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.

Do you feel like you're surviving life but not yet thriving? Are you having difficulty making goals and reaching them? Are you feeling overwhelmed by life and what the future holds? I think that the one thing we can all universally agree on is that adulting is hard! However, we can work together to navigate this thing called life and kick its butt as a team! My goal is to create an empathetic, supportive and nurturing environment that allows you the freedom to be your best self.

Aloha! Sometimes we all need some assistance with difficult life transitions or changes. Trying therapy can provide a place to discuss your needs and hopes for a healthier future. I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with many concerns such as depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I believe that the therapist and client relationship is the most important aspect of positive outcome and I invite people to come in and discuss their concerns.

Effective therapy is about a number of things: experience, expertise, a clear diagnosis, concise goals, and the knowledge and the tools to effectively navigate difficult life issues. It’s also about a possessing a genuine concern for the patient and their pain. Having a solid connection with your therapist is key to a successful outcome. I offer supervision to masters level clinicians. I am a HIAMFT approved supervisor.

Are you feeling anxious, depressed, sad, frustrated? As a licensed clinical social worker in private practice for the past eighteen years, I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and life transitions. I also have experience in medical social work and aging issues. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental, collaborative, and supportive environment where you can safely explore new possibilities for sustainable growth and transformation. "Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference." - Virginia Satir

I am a Kanaka ʻŌiwi therapist who is queer, poly, kink, asexual/aromantic, and sex-worker friendly. I value harm reductionist, abolitionist, anti-capitalist, and anti-colonial therapy practices. I also love working to support other people in the healing and helping professions. I avidly support reproductive rights and the rights of transgender people, and can offer support to any individuals struggling with what is currently happening to erode these rights.

I offer counseling across all 5 counties of Hawaii via phone or video for your convenience. Sometimes we arrive at a point where we know things can get better for us, and I am grateful that we are about to cross paths. I have 11 years of experience working in the field of mental health and I am here to support you in creating a life that you feel passionate about.