Therapists in Pahoa, HI
Rachel Leigh Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pahoa, HI 96778 (Online Only)
I work with survivors of PTSD and Complex trauma, including relationship trauma and dissociation disorders. Common issues my clients present with include challenges with setting relationship boundaries with friends and family, coping with intense emotions, and an inability to be decisive in small or big life choices. Many are survivors of sexual or physical childhood abuse. Others say "childhood wasn't that bad," but have an intense inner critic and struggle with attracting and maintaining positive relationships and occupations, and are often unaware of the impact of emotional neglect and harsh criticism they experienced.
I work with survivors of PTSD and Complex trauma, including relationship trauma and dissociation disorders. Common issues my clients present with include challenges with setting relationship boundaries with friends and family, coping with intense emotions, and an inability to be decisive in small or big life choices. Many are survivors of sexual or physical childhood abuse. Others say "childhood wasn't that bad," but have an intense inner critic and struggle with attracting and maintaining positive relationships and occupations, and are often unaware of the impact of emotional neglect and harsh criticism they experienced.
Zoey Faught
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pahoa, HI 96778 (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.
Pansy M. Lindo-Moulds
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Pahoa, HI 96778
Developing an attuned relationship is the primary task.
My ideal clients actively collaborate in a non-judgmental, respectful, compassionate, therapeutic setting to uncover and process unresolved trauma that prevents them from realizing their goals. We discuss the benefits and risks of therapy, as we develop workable solutions that are tailored to clients' personalities, and use empirical assessments to monitor clients' progress toward personal goals, increased self-awareness, and self-actualization.
Developing an attuned relationship is the primary task.
My ideal clients actively collaborate in a non-judgmental, respectful, compassionate, therapeutic setting to uncover and process unresolved trauma that prevents them from realizing their goals. We discuss the benefits and risks of therapy, as we develop workable solutions that are tailored to clients' personalities, and use empirical assessments to monitor clients' progress toward personal goals, increased self-awareness, and self-actualization.
Elemental Guidance, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, DMFT, PhDc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pahoa, HI 96778 (Online Only)
Relationship skills; attachment; life skills; finding work-life balance; decision-making skills; stress management; trauma recovery; childhood abuse and family-of-origin issues; multicultural couples; couples trying to avoid separation/divorce; those seeking life purpose and learning to be themselves; and families struggling with life transitions.
EGLLC is a group telehealth practice in Hawai'i. Dr. John specializes in couples and family therapy. Deepa provides depth treatment, focusing on individuals healing from childhood trauma and seeking purpose in life. Mary is adept at supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Christy works with deaf and hard of hearing individuals and their families, and offers holistic therapies. Call today to start living the life you've
Relationship skills; attachment; life skills; finding work-life balance; decision-making skills; stress management; trauma recovery; childhood abuse and family-of-origin issues; multicultural couples; couples trying to avoid separation/divorce; those seeking life purpose and learning to be themselves; and families struggling with life transitions.
EGLLC is a group telehealth practice in Hawai'i. Dr. John specializes in couples and family therapy. Deepa provides depth treatment, focusing on individuals healing from childhood trauma and seeking purpose in life. Mary is adept at supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Christy works with deaf and hard of hearing individuals and their families, and offers holistic therapies. Call today to start living the life you've
Aaron Collins, LMFT: Akua Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pahoa, HI 96778
Aloha, here at Akua Family Therapy our specialty is relationship therapy. We serve couples and individuals who are looking to improve their relationships, process relationship distress, or to assist in counseling clients in separation, divorce or co-parenting. Couples who are looking to strengthen communication, conflict management and/or increase intimacy should give us a call. If you would like to process your relationship distress individually, we help men and woman work through relationship struggles by helping you build insight into your relationship dynamics and support you toward improved overall health and functioning.
Aloha, here at Akua Family Therapy our specialty is relationship therapy. We serve couples and individuals who are looking to improve their relationships, process relationship distress, or to assist in counseling clients in separation, divorce or co-parenting. Couples who are looking to strengthen communication, conflict management and/or increase intimacy should give us a call. If you would like to process your relationship distress individually, we help men and woman work through relationship struggles by helping you build insight into your relationship dynamics and support you toward improved overall health and functioning.
Judy M Marsh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Pahoa, HI 96778
Therapy can be the opportunity to explore our lives in a safe space and unpack why we feel stuck. I encourage my clients to discuss what they want to see happen in their life and work with them on developing goals. I use a combination of family structure, emotional focus and family of origin modes of therapy in my practice. Therapy for some can be a new experience and I honor that.
Therapy can be the opportunity to explore our lives in a safe space and unpack why we feel stuck. I encourage my clients to discuss what they want to see happen in their life and work with them on developing goals. I use a combination of family structure, emotional focus and family of origin modes of therapy in my practice. Therapy for some can be a new experience and I honor that.
George Francis Giles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Pahoa, HI 96778
G. Francis Giles MSW, LSW received a Bachelor of Arts from Northeastern Illinois University and a Master of Social Work/Clinical Concentration from New Mexico Highlands University. His work today is informed by experiences in geriatric residential care, in-patient adult psychiatric, crisis intervention, school settings, gender identity and orientation, and hospice. I have a humanistic approach to therapy that is eclectic an d holistic in nature, primarily integrating elements of narrative theory, psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy which is grounded in mindfulness.
G. Francis Giles MSW, LSW received a Bachelor of Arts from Northeastern Illinois University and a Master of Social Work/Clinical Concentration from New Mexico Highlands University. His work today is informed by experiences in geriatric residential care, in-patient adult psychiatric, crisis intervention, school settings, gender identity and orientation, and hospice. I have a humanistic approach to therapy that is eclectic an d holistic in nature, primarily integrating elements of narrative theory, psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy which is grounded in mindfulness.
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Mauna Kea Sky Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, CSAC
Verified Verified
Keaau, HI 96749
I have worked with local children, adolescents, adults, couples and families for several years, in schools, as anger management counselor and in private practice.
My work focuses on illuminating my clients' strengths and helping them to access their inner emotional and spiritual wisdom, while also acknowledging and challenging the patterns of thought, communication and behavior - fueled by self-sabotaging stories - that may have been keeping them from reaching their natural state of health, happiness and success.
I have worked with local children, adolescents, adults, couples and families for several years, in schools, as anger management counselor and in private practice.
My work focuses on illuminating my clients' strengths and helping them to access their inner emotional and spiritual wisdom, while also acknowledging and challenging the patterns of thought, communication and behavior - fueled by self-sabotaging stories - that may have been keeping them from reaching their natural state of health, happiness and success.
Matthew D Brittain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW, MA
Verified Verified
Keaau, HI 96749
I am the lead provider in a small group practice specializing in the following: ADHD (the only specialty ADHD clinic outside of Oahu, to our knowledge); psychedelics-integration therapy; Forensic (court-involved) clients; sexual issues of many kinds (identity, empowerment, experience enhancement, dysfunctions, etc.); medical cannabis certification; couples/relationship issues. Susan Cauley, MD Melanie Guerra (Clinical Aide), and myself are the team. Dr. Susan Cauley can provide medication coordination for our ADHD program, and is our Cannabis specialist.
I am the lead provider in a small group practice specializing in the following: ADHD (the only specialty ADHD clinic outside of Oahu, to our knowledge); psychedelics-integration therapy; Forensic (court-involved) clients; sexual issues of many kinds (identity, empowerment, experience enhancement, dysfunctions, etc.); medical cannabis certification; couples/relationship issues. Susan Cauley, MD Melanie Guerra (Clinical Aide), and myself are the team. Dr. Susan Cauley can provide medication coordination for our ADHD program, and is our Cannabis specialist.
Brandi Okamoto
Counselor, MSCP, MHC, CSAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Keaau, HI 96749
Life has its difficult moments. I specialize in helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use or are going through some sort of life change. Whether it be life changes like moving or a death of a loved one, switching jobs or recurring relationship issues, change can be tough (even if it a positive one). Do you need someone to talk to in a safe space without feeling judged? I help clients gain new insights into themselves.
Life has its difficult moments. I specialize in helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use or are going through some sort of life change. Whether it be life changes like moving or a death of a loved one, switching jobs or recurring relationship issues, change can be tough (even if it a positive one). Do you need someone to talk to in a safe space without feeling judged? I help clients gain new insights into themselves.
Malama Trauma Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kurtistown, HI 96760 (Online Only)
Do you feel anxiety, depression, relational stress, grief, loss, & are searching for meaning, purpose, identity, hope, & fullest potential? Trauma can shake us to our core and challenge the way we think and feel about ourselves and the world around us. Together we will collaborate on a compassionate therapeutic plan to understand how your coping skills have protected you, develop new skills, and embrace self-acceptance even as we grow. I also offer therapeutic harp music for relaxation and mindfulness practice if desired! I hope to assist you discover the gifts in your suffering and see yourself in a new light!
Do you feel anxiety, depression, relational stress, grief, loss, & are searching for meaning, purpose, identity, hope, & fullest potential? Trauma can shake us to our core and challenge the way we think and feel about ourselves and the world around us. Together we will collaborate on a compassionate therapeutic plan to understand how your coping skills have protected you, develop new skills, and embrace self-acceptance even as we grow. I also offer therapeutic harp music for relaxation and mindfulness practice if desired! I hope to assist you discover the gifts in your suffering and see yourself in a new light!
Pamela K. Luis, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Keaau, HI 96749
I am currently accepting Graduate Students for supervision. Are you struggling with past or current military, childhood or other types of trauma? Are you dealing with overwhelming anxiety or depression? Are you in conflict with family members? These are my specialties and I would be honored to guide you through the healing process. I focus on unique individual strengths and positive attributes. I am here to guide you on that journey of rediscovery in yourself and with your loved ones.
I am currently accepting Graduate Students for supervision. Are you struggling with past or current military, childhood or other types of trauma? Are you dealing with overwhelming anxiety or depression? Are you in conflict with family members? These are my specialties and I would be honored to guide you through the healing process. I focus on unique individual strengths and positive attributes. I am here to guide you on that journey of rediscovery in yourself and with your loved ones.
D. Kalei Pi'ena
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Keaau, HI 96749
Therapy can help to provide some guidance and understanding the obstacles of your life. I offer a safe and supportive environment to start the process of exploring those obstacles and embrace change. I use a client centered approach in my work with my clients and have a strong behaviorist background. I am comfortable in working with children, adolescents, adults individually
Therapy can help to provide some guidance and understanding the obstacles of your life. I offer a safe and supportive environment to start the process of exploring those obstacles and embrace change. I use a client centered approach in my work with my clients and have a strong behaviorist background. I am comfortable in working with children, adolescents, adults individually
Michelle Diane Starosky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mountain View, HI 96771 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy working with families, couples, children and individuals.
I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years, and enjoy working with many kinds of people. Coming from a systemic approach (family therapy), I try to utilize and understand a person's upbringing and support system. I have experience working with people suffering from trauma, substance abuse, and severe mental illness.
I enjoy working with families, couples, children and individuals.
I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years, and enjoy working with many kinds of people. Coming from a systemic approach (family therapy), I try to utilize and understand a person's upbringing and support system. I have experience working with people suffering from trauma, substance abuse, and severe mental illness.
Online Therapists
Orlando Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hilo, HI 96720
Orlando has over 10 years experience working with diverse individuals, couples anfamilies in a private practice setting.
Service Administration Degree from the University of Chicago. His work as the principal contributor to a major grant from the Department of Justice, whose focus was to prevent at risk youth from entering the juvenile detention centers in Chicago, was a motivating factor in pursing his clinical training to further his outreach and impact. Utilizing a Family Systems approach with compassionate listening, Orlando creates a safe environment to explore and heal from regrets, resentment and trauma while assisting in identifying paths for change.
Orlando has over 10 years experience working with diverse individuals, couples anfamilies in a private practice setting.
Service Administration Degree from the University of Chicago. His work as the principal contributor to a major grant from the Department of Justice, whose focus was to prevent at risk youth from entering the juvenile detention centers in Chicago, was a motivating factor in pursing his clinical training to further his outreach and impact. Utilizing a Family Systems approach with compassionate listening, Orlando creates a safe environment to explore and heal from regrets, resentment and trauma while assisting in identifying paths for change.
Yvonne Manupuna
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hilo, HI 96720
Are you looking for a way to make your relationship with your spouse work? Are you wondering if there's got to be something more? Or have you sought counseling before but it didn't work? Through my specialized training in couples therapy, I can help you work towards the relationship you want.
Aloha and thank you for visiting! Visit our website at www.ohanawellnessmaui.com for more information!
Are you looking for a way to make your relationship with your spouse work? Are you wondering if there's got to be something more? Or have you sought counseling before but it didn't work? Through my specialized training in couples therapy, I can help you work towards the relationship you want.
Aloha and thank you for visiting! Visit our website at www.ohanawellnessmaui.com for more information!
Shelley Shane
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Kailua Kona, HI 96745 (Online Only)
I also love to work with couples to help you to get along better.
Do you sometimes feel an underlying sense of anxiety, unease or overwhelm? Do you sometimes wonder why you react or respond in certain ways to certain types of situations? You are not alone! Current experiences sometimes release responses that we developed earlier in our lives. We may have needed them at the time, but there may be a better way. It may be time to help those parts update to respond in ways that are more appropriate at your current stage of life. Let's start from a place of lovingkindness, forgiveness and compassion...for yourself as well as for others.
I also love to work with couples to help you to get along better.
Do you sometimes feel an underlying sense of anxiety, unease or overwhelm? Do you sometimes wonder why you react or respond in certain ways to certain types of situations? You are not alone! Current experiences sometimes release responses that we developed earlier in our lives. We may have needed them at the time, but there may be a better way. It may be time to help those parts update to respond in ways that are more appropriate at your current stage of life. Let's start from a place of lovingkindness, forgiveness and compassion...for yourself as well as for others.
Kristen Hale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Aloha, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing for over 18 years. My approach to therapy is to build trusting relationships that allow for honesty and authenticity. I assist those I work with to recognize their natural potential, and innate gifts to move past unhealthy patterns and heal old wounds. In the work, we focus on acquiring tools to live in our ever changing world, developing new narratives and cultivating increased awareness. I specialize in trauma related conditions both current and in childhood, as well as depression, anxiety, self-harm, parenting, couples and family conflict.
Aloha, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing for over 18 years. My approach to therapy is to build trusting relationships that allow for honesty and authenticity. I assist those I work with to recognize their natural potential, and innate gifts to move past unhealthy patterns and heal old wounds. In the work, we focus on acquiring tools to live in our ever changing world, developing new narratives and cultivating increased awareness. I specialize in trauma related conditions both current and in childhood, as well as depression, anxiety, self-harm, parenting, couples and family conflict.
Bertram Kalani Spain
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hilo, HI 96720
B. Kalani Spain, PhD, LMFT, helping individuals, couples and families in the State of Hawaii with an understanding of cross-cultural issues. Specializing in trauma informed care, couples and family therapy, anger management and substance abuse issues. Allow me to assist you in overcoming the obstacles of unresolved conflicts, grudges, blame and miscommunication. Reclaim the harmony you deserve and can achieve
B. Kalani Spain, PhD, LMFT, helping individuals, couples and families in the State of Hawaii with an understanding of cross-cultural issues. Specializing in trauma informed care, couples and family therapy, anger management and substance abuse issues. Allow me to assist you in overcoming the obstacles of unresolved conflicts, grudges, blame and miscommunication. Reclaim the harmony you deserve and can achieve
Moani Silva
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kamuela, HI 96743
She has experience working with sexual trauma, childhood trauma, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, parenting struggles and mood disorders.
Moani Silva is an LMFT who was born and raised in Hawaii. She has experience working with people from all different ethnic backgrounds and believes in treating the whole being. She uses a conscious and holistic approach when working with individuals, families and children to help them thrive and experience living life to its fullest. She works to empower clients to awaken their self-guidance system, embrace their authentic selves, open to a life worth living, and step onto their own unique life-path.
She has experience working with sexual trauma, childhood trauma, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, parenting struggles and mood disorders.
Moani Silva is an LMFT who was born and raised in Hawaii. She has experience working with people from all different ethnic backgrounds and believes in treating the whole being. She uses a conscious and holistic approach when working with individuals, families and children to help them thrive and experience living life to its fullest. She works to empower clients to awaken their self-guidance system, embrace their authentic selves, open to a life worth living, and step onto their own unique life-path.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.