Therapists in Hawaii
I specialize in working with individuals and families where there has been sexual, emotional, or physical abuse in their history. I also work with juvenile and adult offenders. This is my 50th year as a therapist. I also work with substance abuse issues and couples. I work with children from age 5 and up, as long as the family is willing to also come in. I am willing to attend and testify in court issues.
I specialize in working with individuals and families where there has been sexual, emotional, or physical abuse in their history. I also work with juvenile and adult offenders. This is my 50th year as a therapist. I also work with substance abuse issues and couples. I work with children from age 5 and up, as long as the family is willing to also come in. I am willing to attend and testify in court issues.
Trauma Recovery Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MPH, CCTSI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kapolei, HI 96707
This is why I used an integrative approach to therapy including: Grief and trauma interventions, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Person-Centered approach, Strengths-Based, Solution Focused, DBT, CBT, and more.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
This is why I used an integrative approach to therapy including: Grief and trauma interventions, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Person-Centered approach, Strengths-Based, Solution Focused, DBT, CBT, and more.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
Rosana Knudson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
My identification with two different cultures Chile and United States has helped me to have a wider perspective, broader understanding, a deeper commitment towards individuals and families of all ethnic backgrounds. I am committed to facilitate, to alleviate, to empower individuals, couples and families who are going through suffering and pain. With your motivation, cooperation, desire to heal, and willingness to help yourself, we can work together as a team for the benefit of your own well being as well as your family. This therapeutic relationship is between equals, based in cooperation, mutual trust and respect.
My identification with two different cultures Chile and United States has helped me to have a wider perspective, broader understanding, a deeper commitment towards individuals and families of all ethnic backgrounds. I am committed to facilitate, to alleviate, to empower individuals, couples and families who are going through suffering and pain. With your motivation, cooperation, desire to heal, and willingness to help yourself, we can work together as a team for the benefit of your own well being as well as your family. This therapeutic relationship is between equals, based in cooperation, mutual trust and respect.
Elizabeth Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MBSR, Therapy, Teacher
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96815
Therapy is part of that first step in creating your wellness plan and provides a safe place to explore patterns, relationships, life values, self awareness, boundaries, past trauma, emotional pain, family issues and provides a quiet place to restore emotional well being and provide additional insight into your personal healing and next steps.
Aloha, I welcome your call or email. I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and have been working with clients for over 20 years in the field of mind & body wellness, Clinical Hypnotherapy, CBT, DBT, Wellness Counseling and Mindfulness. The combination of blended talk therapy, with other healing modalities provide additional resources for my clients and patients. Somatic therapy, Timeline Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, incorporated with traditional therapy help you to release anxiety, stress or unwanted thoughts and reset your intentions to live mindfully and stay present. I work with individuals, couples, and famiIies.
Therapy is part of that first step in creating your wellness plan and provides a safe place to explore patterns, relationships, life values, self awareness, boundaries, past trauma, emotional pain, family issues and provides a quiet place to restore emotional well being and provide additional insight into your personal healing and next steps.
Aloha, I welcome your call or email. I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and have been working with clients for over 20 years in the field of mind & body wellness, Clinical Hypnotherapy, CBT, DBT, Wellness Counseling and Mindfulness. The combination of blended talk therapy, with other healing modalities provide additional resources for my clients and patients. Somatic therapy, Timeline Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, incorporated with traditional therapy help you to release anxiety, stress or unwanted thoughts and reset your intentions to live mindfully and stay present. I work with individuals, couples, and famiIies.
Nicole Shifflett, Olakino Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Honolulu, HI 96813 (Online Only)
I’m a trained EMDR therapist specializing in trauma and areas of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, and life transitions.
Finding the right therapist can be overwhelming. I understand it takes courage to be vulnerable, so I’ll meet you with compassion and a non-judgmental space for healing. A safe space for exploring your thoughts and feelings while being heard and understood. Our lived experiences can often burden us with feelings of hopelessness, worry, fear, shame, and guilt, or sometimes have us questioning our self-worth or purpose in life. You have worth and your needs matter and are deserving of individualized attention. Together, I will support you in processing what has you feeling stuck or in pain and interfering with your daily life.
I’m a trained EMDR therapist specializing in trauma and areas of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, and life transitions.
Finding the right therapist can be overwhelming. I understand it takes courage to be vulnerable, so I’ll meet you with compassion and a non-judgmental space for healing. A safe space for exploring your thoughts and feelings while being heard and understood. Our lived experiences can often burden us with feelings of hopelessness, worry, fear, shame, and guilt, or sometimes have us questioning our self-worth or purpose in life. You have worth and your needs matter and are deserving of individualized attention. Together, I will support you in processing what has you feeling stuck or in pain and interfering with your daily life.
Rachel Leigh Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pahoa, HI 96778 (Online Only)
I primarily utilize EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
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 primarily utilize EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
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 provide trauma-informed care that recognizes the impact of life experiences that threaten a sense of safety and well-being while utilizing interventions such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
I believe the therapeutic space that is open, honest, and non-judgmental can be a safe place to talk, increase self-awareness, and work towards positive life changes. I desire to create a safe, warm, and accepting space for my clients, steering away from the idea that human beings are flawed. My extensive experience working with diverse clients ensures cultural competence to help build trust, overcome cultural barriers, and frame specific expectations and customs within the psychotherapy experience.
I provide trauma-informed care that recognizes the impact of life experiences that threaten a sense of safety and well-being while utilizing interventions such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
I believe the therapeutic space that is open, honest, and non-judgmental can be a safe place to talk, increase self-awareness, and work towards positive life changes. I desire to create a safe, warm, and accepting space for my clients, steering away from the idea that human beings are flawed. My extensive experience working with diverse clients ensures cultural competence to help build trust, overcome cultural barriers, and frame specific expectations and customs within the psychotherapy experience.
Adolescents learn coping skills to overcome past traumas, enhance interpersonal functioning, and improve relationships with family members.
I help clients identify habits that limit their quality of life and help them learn new skills to both overcome distress and achieve optimal functioning. For over 10 years I have assisted adults, children, and families to overcome difficult life transitions and address behavioral disturbances. I specialize in helping to overcome past or recent traumas, depression and anxiety, stress, addictions, and relationship issues. I specialize in psychological assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based treatments to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship issues, and other problems.
Adolescents learn coping skills to overcome past traumas, enhance interpersonal functioning, and improve relationships with family members.
I help clients identify habits that limit their quality of life and help them learn new skills to both overcome distress and achieve optimal functioning. For over 10 years I have assisted adults, children, and families to overcome difficult life transitions and address behavioral disturbances. I specialize in helping to overcome past or recent traumas, depression and anxiety, stress, addictions, and relationship issues. I specialize in psychological assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based treatments to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship issues, and other problems.
Offers individual, couple and family counseling to all ages.
Aloha, my name is Jennifer Cornwell , MFT, CSAC, SAP. As a young girl living in a then rural Island of Hawaii, I loved to wonder, dream, explore, and question life! As you can imagine these traits sometimes put me on wild adventures but because of them I believe they have shaped my counseling style. With that same curiosity, I have come to believe that everyone has a special story unique to their own and as a therapist I am here to help clients understand, and navigate their personal story. Like every adventure in life there are challenges and that is where a trained ear can help make a world of difference.
Offers individual, couple and family counseling to all ages.
Aloha, my name is Jennifer Cornwell , MFT, CSAC, SAP. As a young girl living in a then rural Island of Hawaii, I loved to wonder, dream, explore, and question life! As you can imagine these traits sometimes put me on wild adventures but because of them I believe they have shaped my counseling style. With that same curiosity, I have come to believe that everyone has a special story unique to their own and as a therapist I am here to help clients understand, and navigate their personal story. Like every adventure in life there are challenges and that is where a trained ear can help make a world of difference.
Tiffany Tanaka
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kapolei, HI 96707 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a marriage and family therapist with a passion for helping others through their journey of self growth and healing. Through the years i've been fortunate to have worked with a very diverse group of individuals, families, and couples. My areas of specialties include anger management, substance abuse, PTSD, domestic violence, sexual abuse, behavioral issues, marital and relational counseling and treatment groups. I also work with a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, and personality disorders.
Hello! I am a marriage and family therapist with a passion for helping others through their journey of self growth and healing. Through the years i've been fortunate to have worked with a very diverse group of individuals, families, and couples. My areas of specialties include anger management, substance abuse, PTSD, domestic violence, sexual abuse, behavioral issues, marital and relational counseling and treatment groups. I also work with a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, and personality disorders.
Sessions can be held individually, as a couple, or with the whole family.
Sometimes we get tired of trying to figure everything out on our own. It can be overwhelming when everyone thinks they know what is best for us. Do you ever wish someone would just listen? It can be so helpful to talk to someone who really listens - without judging us or telling us what to do. The best relationships are ones in which each person is an equal partner. By working together in a kind and supportive manner, constructive strategies can be identified.
Sessions can be held individually, as a couple, or with the whole family.
Sometimes we get tired of trying to figure everything out on our own. It can be overwhelming when everyone thinks they know what is best for us. Do you ever wish someone would just listen? It can be so helpful to talk to someone who really listens - without judging us or telling us what to do. The best relationships are ones in which each person is an equal partner. By working together in a kind and supportive manner, constructive strategies can be identified.
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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.
KiEun focuses on enhancing individuals' self-awareness and personal growth, which in turn positively impacts family dynamics.
KiEun holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. After earning her degree, she moved to Hawaii, where she is now licensed as a counselor. Before settling on the Big Island, KiEun worked internationally for 20 years as a counseling trainer. (한국어 환영해요!) KiEun has extensive training and experience in addressing cross-cultural issues for both individuals and families, including immigrant families (such as Asian Americans) and blended families. She is committed to helping these families become healthier, stronger in love, and more functional and mature.
KiEun focuses on enhancing individuals' self-awareness and personal growth, which in turn positively impacts family dynamics.
KiEun holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. After earning her degree, she moved to Hawaii, where she is now licensed as a counselor. Before settling on the Big Island, KiEun worked internationally for 20 years as a counseling trainer. (한국어 환영해요!) KiEun has extensive training and experience in addressing cross-cultural issues for both individuals and families, including immigrant families (such as Asian Americans) and blended families. She is committed to helping these families become healthier, stronger in love, and more functional and mature.
Self Help Hawaii, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Honolulu, HI 96815
Waitlist for new clients
Our job is to make you and your family the best it can be.
Aloha-Welcome to Self Help Hawaii, LLC. We hope you feel our Aloha. Our growing ohana of selfless therapists, life coaches, spiritual and/or Christian counselors, are happy to help at your pace. In these times, we offer sliding-scale support to you, your loved ones, couples and families. We focus on solutions and enjoy helping our clients gain a helpful perspective that allows the problem solving process to take root. Self Help Hawaii,LLC reminds us all of the resources within and around us. You are never alone. Let's talk story. That's the first step.
Our job is to make you and your family the best it can be.
Aloha-Welcome to Self Help Hawaii, LLC. We hope you feel our Aloha. Our growing ohana of selfless therapists, life coaches, spiritual and/or Christian counselors, are happy to help at your pace. In these times, we offer sliding-scale support to you, your loved ones, couples and families. We focus on solutions and enjoy helping our clients gain a helpful perspective that allows the problem solving process to take root. Self Help Hawaii,LLC reminds us all of the resources within and around us. You are never alone. Let's talk story. That's the first step.
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Ho'oko LLC is a private counseling center comprised of a team of licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed psychologist, and certified substance abuse counselors. Ho'oko means to fulfill, to complete, come to pass, to succeed. We are driven by the mission to "fulfill lives through counseling."
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It’s great to hear that you’re considering therapy. Engaging in therapy can offer many benefits, such as developing coping skills, addressing unhelpful thoughts or behaviors, and improving overall mental health. Different types of therapy are available to cater to various needs, whether it’s navigating through tough times, dealing with mental health diagnoses, or improving relationships and communication skills. Remember, the journey through therapy is unique for everyone, and it’s a positive step towards personal growth and well-being. If you have any questions or need support in your creative endeavors, feel free to reach me.
Living alone, providing respite care for a family member, toxic or unhealthy relationships, attachment issues, and not feeling safe talking about what's going on within you.
It’s great to hear that you’re considering therapy. Engaging in therapy can offer many benefits, such as developing coping skills, addressing unhelpful thoughts or behaviors, and improving overall mental health. Different types of therapy are available to cater to various needs, whether it’s navigating through tough times, dealing with mental health diagnoses, or improving relationships and communication skills. Remember, the journey through therapy is unique for everyone, and it’s a positive step towards personal growth and well-being. If you have any questions or need support in your creative endeavors, feel free to reach me.
Aloha, my name is Jessica Torralva, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for the State of Hawaii. I work at a local non-profit agency, as the State Multisystemic Therapy Expert, where I am responsible for ensuring program adherence to the MST model, an evidenced-based practice provided to families of Hawaii. I am a few months away from completing my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and work in private practice mainly with active military and their dependents conducting individual, couples, and family therapy.
Aloha, my name is Jessica Torralva, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for the State of Hawaii. I work at a local non-profit agency, as the State Multisystemic Therapy Expert, where I am responsible for ensuring program adherence to the MST model, an evidenced-based practice provided to families of Hawaii. I am a few months away from completing my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and work in private practice mainly with active military and their dependents conducting individual, couples, and family therapy.
I like to be a supportive listener to my friends and family, I have tons of patience, and I enjoy helping people and seeing them live happy lives.
Hello, my name is Michael Yadao-Evans, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from the state of Hawaii. My approach to therapy is very collaborative because I think change is a process we all go through together. I have worked mostly with children from infants to high school, neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, Autism), and various substance abuse disorders.
I like to be a supportive listener to my friends and family, I have tons of patience, and I enjoy helping people and seeing them live happy lives.
Hello, my name is Michael Yadao-Evans, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from the state of Hawaii. My approach to therapy is very collaborative because I think change is a process we all go through together. I have worked mostly with children from infants to high school, neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, Autism), and various substance abuse disorders.
If you have a child with behavioral difficulties and need to decrease outbursts, if you cannot get your adolescent to listen, or don’t know what to do to support your teenager who is struggling with mood swings, I can help. Whether you are an individual or a parent who wants to improve your quality of life, a couple or a family that wants better cohesiveness, I have worked as an individual and family therapist on many of the Hawaiian islands with local families and families new to the islands on a plethora of issues.
If you have a child with behavioral difficulties and need to decrease outbursts, if you cannot get your adolescent to listen, or don’t know what to do to support your teenager who is struggling with mood swings, I can help. Whether you are an individual or a parent who wants to improve your quality of life, a couple or a family that wants better cohesiveness, I have worked as an individual and family therapist on many of the Hawaiian islands with local families and families new to the islands on a plethora of issues.
Carol l Nowak
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Kaneohe, HI 96744 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I use both individual play therapy, parent consultation, and family therapy and utilize behavioral interventions to assist with problems and challenges.
I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, and children in individual, couples and family therapy. I primarily use a psychodynamic, interpersonal, and family systems approach. Having been in practice for more than 25 years, I have a well rounded and broad background of experience which includes working with all types of clients of all ages with many varying presenting issues. Clients who are best suited for my practice want to become more aware of their issues as they relate to the underlying patterns and dynamics that replicate again and again and cause dysfunction in their lives.
I use both individual play therapy, parent consultation, and family therapy and utilize behavioral interventions to assist with problems and challenges.
I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, and children in individual, couples and family therapy. I primarily use a psychodynamic, interpersonal, and family systems approach. Having been in practice for more than 25 years, I have a well rounded and broad background of experience which includes working with all types of clients of all ages with many varying presenting issues. Clients who are best suited for my practice want to become more aware of their issues as they relate to the underlying patterns and dynamics that replicate again and again and cause dysfunction in their lives.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.