Couples Counseling Therapists in Hawaii

Aloha, my name is Katie Trussell and I'm the creator of Therapeutic Eating. Nothing catastrophic has to warrant seeking a therapist, you get to be here just because. I work with individuals, couples/couples issues, and teens. I specialize in addiction, anxiety, depression and women's issues including lifestyle modifications. I help to bring comfort to the discomfort and cultivate safety where there's survival. I'll help you improve your self dialogue and hone honesty which is the root of recovery. I provide the attention & trust you deserve and encourage you toward cultivating long term contentment.

Aloha and Welcome. My name is Melissa Stevens, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Mental Health counselor based in Hawaii. I also hold a certificate as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. My approach focuses on the individual, the strengths of the individual, and their goals. Together, we will work collaboratively and learn how to navigate and work through the struggles you have encountered in order to heal, gain strength, and move towards a healthier future. This provider resides in Hawaii.

Your best days are yet to come! I can help. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience. I work with adults, children, and families experiencing a variety of challenges including: anxiety, depression, ADHD, stages of grief, relationship issues, or adjusting to life changes and daily stressors.

We were brought into this world to have relationships and sometimes conflicts surface where we are unsure of how to respond or manage these situations. We all need support and a hand to guide us to healthier and more successful, peaceful experiences with ourselves, our family members, in our marriage or with our partner, and/or children.

Do you find yourself burdened with repetitive thoughts of “Why can’t I escape my past?” or you can’t seem to escape the guilt or shame associated with a past traumatic event? Do you find it nearly impossible to find peace? These very things rob us daily from experiencing joy, confidence, happiness, peace, and healthy relationships. Relationships are my passion, especially those concerning individuals suffering from issues related to communication, addiction, sexual abuse, loss of identity, intimacy, marriage/divorce, depression, and broken trust. Each individual, in my opinion, is unique and my approach is tailored case specific.

My name is Angeliz Lee, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of Hawaii, Texas, and Florida with 15 years of experience. I work mostly from a Solution-focused and Cognitive Behavioral therapy approach to help you achieve your goals. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming what is challenging you. My approach to therapy depends on my clients and what they are coming to therapy for. I mostly work from a solution-focused approach and a Cognitive Behavioral approach.

Aloha my name is Laurie Sanford. I have worked as a clinician for over 30 years, 15 of which has been as a clinical psychologist.I have been priviledged to teach in a doctoral clinical psychology program as well as to provide in-training psychotherapy to psychiatry residents at Tripler Army Medical Center. I specialize in individual and couples' therapy. My work is informed by training at the Stone Center at Wellesley College and at Harvard Medical School, where I was supervised by Trauma expert, Dr. Judith Herman. I have practices in San Diego California and Honolulu Hawaii.

Aloha! It is my firm belief for everyone to find the right therapist that fits them in order to be comfortable and empowered to be their best version of self. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have worked with individuals, couples and families of all ages, genders and cultures. I am committed to supporting my clients with managing their emotions, overcoming their challenges, and self-discovery to who they want to be. Three words that describe my therapeutic style are compassionate, eclectic and authentic. I bring my presence as a therapist to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can express yourself.

I have been helping couples and families find ways to bring calm, relaxation and even FUN back into their lives. Every family is unique and I will help you find your authentic and genuine connection by communicating and interacting in new ways that express your individuality. Through regaining trust and opening up communication families are reducing stress and depression and finding their way back together ... I'd like to show you how. Depression and anxiety are on the rise and can be making a big impact on how your marriage. Learning how to manage stressors and reduce fighting is a game changer, let's get started !

I have lived and worked in Hawaii for over 30 years, first working on Kauai, and for the past 25 years on Oahu. I am the first clinically licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State. I specialize in relationship counseling, but have significant experience and expertise in helping those with depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, and parent-adolescent issues. I see individuals, couples, and families in treatment. I am a teacher and supervisor of those studying to become marriage and family therapists. I teach Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Hawaii.

Compassionate and skilled guidance for those struggling to cope with the many stresses of life including: Anxiety, Depression, Difficulty in relationships and Career changes. Twenty years of experience working with Hawaii families and individuals, as well as Foreign Service and Active duty populations. Find ease and connection with family psychotherapy—to include include adult siblings and parents. I am treatment plan driven. My approach is creative and solution-focused based on the needs and goals of each individual or family.

Stress, anxiety, relationship conflicts; the list of life's challenges goes on. I will work with you to identify the root of these trials and discover solutions and strategies to navigate the world in a healthy way.

West Maui Counseling Center realizes the value of integrating principles found in the practice of medicine, mental health counseling, experiential education, alternative and complimentary wellness, and professional psychological services to promote the growth and development of happy, healthy, human beings. We have a passion for helping children, adolescents, adults, couples and families find new and innovative ways of relating to one another that promote positive change, emotional healing, and overall psychological and physical wellbeing.

People come for therapy to seek help for many different reasons. Some are dealing with issues at work or school. Others are struggling with complicated relationships with romantic partners, spouses, or family members and hope to enhance these relationships. Some of us may be looking for couples therapy that feels comfortable for both partners. There are also those who have insomnia and want to come up with reasonable solutions. Regardless of the issue(s)-at-hand, people come for help with overcoming obstacles and promoting growth. I am here to help.

Are you struggling with various obstacles and in need of support? Do you find yourself using unhealthy coping skills? It would be my honor to help you learn new ways of coping and to gain insight into making life feel more manageable. Through our journey and collaboration, we will work on overcoming past and current challenges while also learning how to live authentically. I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Trauma, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Behavioral Issues, Insomnia, and Eating Disorders. I provide individual and couples therapy.

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.

Amygrace is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Kapolei Counseling Center with 7+ years working with Military members, Veterans and their spouses, adolescents, couples, young adults, LGBTQ+, and middle aged men and women. She specializes in relationship issues, career counseling, coping skills and transition counseling (personal or career transitions).

Aloha, I value the diversity of healthy relationships and recognize their importance in both individual and family life cycle development. I also understand how painful conflicted relationships in the here and now or from the past can be. I integrate traditional and contemporary psychotherapy to assist adults, children, couples and families in addressing the challenges they face. Using a strength-based framework, I work compassionately with clients to find individualized solutions to life's most personal and difficult problems.

Most of us experience times when we need help to deal with problems and issues that cause us emotional distress. If you are having a problem or dilemma that is making you feel overwhelmed, you may benefit from the assistance of an experienced, trained professional. Mental health professionals offer the caring and expert assistance that people need during stressful times. As a Marriage and Family Therapist the focus of my work is to understand my clients' symptoms and interaction patterns within their existing environment. I am trained to work with people focusing on how they relate to others.