LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 96793
Anita Laviola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC
Verified Verified
Wailuku, HI 96793
Waitlist for new clients
I love being part of people's growth and change process, helping them through life's transitions.
Specializing in substance abuse issues, co-dependency and family effects; anxiety/PTSD; panic attacks; sexual assault; depression; trauma; grief and loss; eating disorders and other compulsive disorders--shopping, debtor issues--family therapy and negotiating life transitions; art blockages and allowing oneself to be creative. I work with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couples, family and groups. Demystifying adolescent issues to minimize the tensions for families is a focus. Providing support for those with medical issues including various sensitivities is a specialty. Telehealth: doxy.me/anitalaviola
I love being part of people's growth and change process, helping them through life's transitions.
Specializing in substance abuse issues, co-dependency and family effects; anxiety/PTSD; panic attacks; sexual assault; depression; trauma; grief and loss; eating disorders and other compulsive disorders--shopping, debtor issues--family therapy and negotiating life transitions; art blockages and allowing oneself to be creative. I work with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couples, family and groups. Demystifying adolescent issues to minimize the tensions for families is a focus. Providing support for those with medical issues including various sensitivities is a specialty. Telehealth: doxy.me/anitalaviola
Tina Boteilho
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFT, MA
Verified Verified
Wailuku, HI 96793
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.
I specialize in addressing a range of issues, including depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, PTSD, and more, with a commitment to providing dedicated support to the LGBTQ community.
During difficult moments, when stress and overwhelming emotions seem to consume us, therapy serves as a valuable resource. It helps alleviate the pressure, soothe emotional distress, and carve out internal space to navigate these challenging experiences. Within the compassionate confines of therapy, these difficulties can be transformed into opportunities for personal growth, heightened self-awareness, acceptance, and a deeper sense of purpose. As a result, everyday life becomes more manageable, fulfilling, and harmonious.
I specialize in addressing a range of issues, including depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, PTSD, and more, with a commitment to providing dedicated support to the LGBTQ community.
During difficult moments, when stress and overwhelming emotions seem to consume us, therapy serves as a valuable resource. It helps alleviate the pressure, soothe emotional distress, and carve out internal space to navigate these challenging experiences. Within the compassionate confines of therapy, these difficulties can be transformed into opportunities for personal growth, heightened self-awareness, acceptance, and a deeper sense of purpose. As a result, everyday life becomes more manageable, fulfilling, and harmonious.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering evidence-based trauma therapies including Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma Focused CBT. I developed my specialty in treating emotional trauma working with PTSD field experts at the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. I offer gold-standard PTSD interventions endorsed by the National Center for PTSD and the American Psychological Association. I Am Accepting New Patients (808) 731-1924 Serving: Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Big Island (Hawaii)
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering evidence-based trauma therapies including Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma Focused CBT. I developed my specialty in treating emotional trauma working with PTSD field experts at the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. I offer gold-standard PTSD interventions endorsed by the National Center for PTSD and the American Psychological Association. I Am Accepting New Patients (808) 731-1924 Serving: Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Big Island (Hawaii)
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 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.
Aloha, my name is Kristin Eslinger-Davis, I am a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Maui. What is it that brings you to search for a therapist? Are you interested in self-exploration and growth? Are you looking to recover from a difficult relationship in your life? I provide a safe nonjudgmental space to support. Our past experiences color our views of the world and ourselves, and play a big role in how we think and interact with others. It is also true that we are not helplessly stuck in this pattern but can choose to change.
Aloha, my name is Kristin Eslinger-Davis, I am a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Maui. What is it that brings you to search for a therapist? Are you interested in self-exploration and growth? Are you looking to recover from a difficult relationship in your life? I provide a safe nonjudgmental space to support. Our past experiences color our views of the world and ourselves, and play a big role in how we think and interact with others. It is also true that we are not helplessly stuck in this pattern but can choose to change.
When you have stress or trauma in your life, it can feel overwhelming and life can unravel. Your children are acting out, your teen is being suspended or involved with law enforcement, or your younger child won't stop misbehaving at school. These are all stressful family situations that can feel overwhelming to anyone. My passion is to bring healing to people who have been through traumatic or stressful experiences.
When you have stress or trauma in your life, it can feel overwhelming and life can unravel. Your children are acting out, your teen is being suspended or involved with law enforcement, or your younger child won't stop misbehaving at school. These are all stressful family situations that can feel overwhelming to anyone. My passion is to bring healing to people who have been through traumatic or stressful experiences.
Aloha, I am Ula Anderson. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I meet my clients with warmth and look forward to helping them. I committed to providing treatment that is Culturally Competent & Trauma Informed. I have 20+ years of experience treating trauma & developmental & behavioral disorders. This provider resides in Hawaii. I have spent the last couple of decades treating people with sexual abuse issues and other forms of trauma. In doing trauma work, I have also treated substance abuse since they are usually connected. I have also worked with those with Autism and developmental disabilities.
Aloha, I am Ula Anderson. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I meet my clients with warmth and look forward to helping them. I committed to providing treatment that is Culturally Competent & Trauma Informed. I have 20+ years of experience treating trauma & developmental & behavioral disorders. This provider resides in Hawaii. I have spent the last couple of decades treating people with sexual abuse issues and other forms of trauma. In doing trauma work, I have also treated substance abuse since they are usually connected. I have also worked with those with Autism and developmental disabilities.
Virginia Cantorna, RN, PsyD, LLC
Psychologist, RN, PsyD, LLC
Verified Verified
Wailuku, HI 96793 (Online Only)
Hello! When life throws obstacles and challenges your way and you are experiencing more misery than peace and joy, it may be time to seek support from a mental health clinician. The issue may be current (i.e., financial, marital, career problems) or stem from the past (previous traumas and abuse). Depression, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, work stress, and life transitions are only a few of the many areas I have worked with extensively. I offer a gentle, solution-oriented approach to therapy. I use an array of interventions that would best fit your needs. See www.drcantorna.com.
Hello! When life throws obstacles and challenges your way and you are experiencing more misery than peace and joy, it may be time to seek support from a mental health clinician. The issue may be current (i.e., financial, marital, career problems) or stem from the past (previous traumas and abuse). Depression, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, work stress, and life transitions are only a few of the many areas I have worked with extensively. I offer a gentle, solution-oriented approach to therapy. I use an array of interventions that would best fit your needs. See www.drcantorna.com.
It is an honor serving Maui individuals with trauma / PTSD, especially for first responders and survivors of the fires.
It is an honor serving Maui individuals with trauma / PTSD, especially for first responders and survivors of the fires.
Accepting new clients. Looking to bring yourself into more holistic internal alignment? Want to work on attaining the goals you set out for yourself? Are you interested in creating safety in your nervous system and change your long-term patterns? If you've said yes to any of these questions, let's schedule a free 20-minute consultation to see if we're a good fit! I offer a safe space to explore yourself in along with a variety of approaches that help you gain internal clarity, most past old hurts, and direct your life with more purpose and peace. I look forward to connecting with you.
Accepting new clients. Looking to bring yourself into more holistic internal alignment? Want to work on attaining the goals you set out for yourself? Are you interested in creating safety in your nervous system and change your long-term patterns? If you've said yes to any of these questions, let's schedule a free 20-minute consultation to see if we're a good fit! I offer a safe space to explore yourself in along with a variety of approaches that help you gain internal clarity, most past old hurts, and direct your life with more purpose and peace. I look forward to connecting with you.
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Laura E Williams
Mindful Living Group
Mark Breithaupt PhD Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wailuku, HI 96793 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have limited availability in my private Telehealth practice on three Saturdays per month. I hold active licenses in Hawaii and California.
I have limited availability in my private Telehealth practice on three Saturdays per month. I hold active licenses in Hawaii and California.
Cultivating Happiness can be a challenge in these uncertain times. If you are struggling with life's challenges I can develop a plan for you to live in peace. Living with sadness, anxiety, fear, and depression are feelings that can prevent you from living a life with more Bliss and less pain. Living a life of purpose, loving the "Self" is a journey of discovery leading to an understanding of your inner processes and how they affect your Life's journey. We will illuminate unconscious behaviors which limit a life of joy. Using Dream Analysis and Depth techniques we are partners planting the seeds for happiness and joy.
Cultivating Happiness can be a challenge in these uncertain times. If you are struggling with life's challenges I can develop a plan for you to live in peace. Living with sadness, anxiety, fear, and depression are feelings that can prevent you from living a life with more Bliss and less pain. Living a life of purpose, loving the "Self" is a journey of discovery leading to an understanding of your inner processes and how they affect your Life's journey. We will illuminate unconscious behaviors which limit a life of joy. Using Dream Analysis and Depth techniques we are partners planting the seeds for happiness and joy.
I use experiential mindful empathic methods to assist you in your unique journey of transformation.
Many people experience a deep sense of longing often described as a feeling of emptiness. What we use to fix or fill that emptiness can begin addictive processes like alcoholism, love addiction, and codependency. My approach is to meet that longing with compassion, understanding and love. Often the problem that causes us discomfort is an old way of coping that a part of us believes we need. Together we find the meaning that is generating or keeping the presenting symptom or problem in place and then move to swiftly create positive lasting change.
I use experiential mindful empathic methods to assist you in your unique journey of transformation.
Many people experience a deep sense of longing often described as a feeling of emptiness. What we use to fix or fill that emptiness can begin addictive processes like alcoholism, love addiction, and codependency. My approach is to meet that longing with compassion, understanding and love. Often the problem that causes us discomfort is an old way of coping that a part of us believes we need. Together we find the meaning that is generating or keeping the presenting symptom or problem in place and then move to swiftly create positive lasting change.
Therapy creates a space for individuals, couples and families to learn new strategies to address the challenges of life. My approach is to work with you on your desired outcomes with no judgment or steering in a particular direction. All feelings serve a purpose. Every person has the ability to feel fulfilled, create close relationships and be successful. Learn tools to take back control of your feelings and maintain emotional stability. I am a firm believer that although we can't change our circumstances or the past, we can change how we react in the present.
Therapy creates a space for individuals, couples and families to learn new strategies to address the challenges of life. My approach is to work with you on your desired outcomes with no judgment or steering in a particular direction. All feelings serve a purpose. Every person has the ability to feel fulfilled, create close relationships and be successful. Learn tools to take back control of your feelings and maintain emotional stability. I am a firm believer that although we can't change our circumstances or the past, we can change how we react in the present.
Depression, anxiety, trauma, and other negative influences can foster doubt and isolation. Fears usurp our natural capacity for joy. Life transitions are challenging and affect entire families. Don't go it alone. Psychotherapy can help evoke wholeness and health, renew relationships and perspective. Be the person you were born to be. Know yourself and make an informed change.
Depression, anxiety, trauma, and other negative influences can foster doubt and isolation. Fears usurp our natural capacity for joy. Life transitions are challenging and affect entire families. Don't go it alone. Psychotherapy can help evoke wholeness and health, renew relationships and perspective. Be the person you were born to be. Know yourself and make an informed change.
My office is a safe place, where you will find that your feelings are much more in your control than you may have thought, and your relationships with others can be different and more satisfying as a result. I am fully trained in Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS), the most effective non-blaming, non-labeling therapy available; I've completed over 25,000 IFS sessions. Whatever you want to change, we'll find a clearer perspective on where you're headed, and a sensible, safe way to shift how you relate to your own feelings and to others, to speed your progress.
My office is a safe place, where you will find that your feelings are much more in your control than you may have thought, and your relationships with others can be different and more satisfying as a result. I am fully trained in Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS), the most effective non-blaming, non-labeling therapy available; I've completed over 25,000 IFS sessions. Whatever you want to change, we'll find a clearer perspective on where you're headed, and a sensible, safe way to shift how you relate to your own feelings and to others, to speed your progress.
Aloha! I am certified in Brainspotting (BSP), which is a proven modality that quickly and permanently heals trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, as well as many other issues. I have also been trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is a proven modality to help trauma survivors. I have also been trained in art therapy and Neurofeedback. Please check out my website for more information.
Aloha! I am certified in Brainspotting (BSP), which is a proven modality that quickly and permanently heals trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, as well as many other issues. I have also been trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is a proven modality to help trauma survivors. I have also been trained in art therapy and Neurofeedback. Please check out my website for more information.
Mindful Living Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Wailuku, HI 96793
Offering video therapy sessions. Life is a journey. Sometimes at peaks and others valleys. In times of struggle, compassionate, effective therapy can help. If you're experiencing a life transition, struggling with isolation, depression, trauma, anxiety, sleep, having a hard time overcoming a life challenge, exploring spirituality or deeper meaning to life, feeling overly sensitive, experiencing relating challenges, struggling with purpose/direction, dealing with anxiety, communication problems, parenting, struggling with substance misuse, or wanting to connect more deeply to self or others, you are not alone. We are here to help.
Offering video therapy sessions. Life is a journey. Sometimes at peaks and others valleys. In times of struggle, compassionate, effective therapy can help. If you're experiencing a life transition, struggling with isolation, depression, trauma, anxiety, sleep, having a hard time overcoming a life challenge, exploring spirituality or deeper meaning to life, feeling overly sensitive, experiencing relating challenges, struggling with purpose/direction, dealing with anxiety, communication problems, parenting, struggling with substance misuse, or wanting to connect more deeply to self or others, you are not alone. We are here to help.
Dr. Gabrielle Galler-Rimm ("Dr. Gabi") is a Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician who has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating diverse conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, underachieving in school, aggression, defiance, obsessive behaviors, self-injurious behaviors, adjustment difficulties, depression, anxiety, as well as a range of other psychiatric, behavioral, and developmental disorders. She also specialize in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and works in conjunction with a board certified behavior analyst. She has been in practice for 32 years.
Dr. Gabrielle Galler-Rimm ("Dr. Gabi") is a Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician who has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating diverse conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, underachieving in school, aggression, defiance, obsessive behaviors, self-injurious behaviors, adjustment difficulties, depression, anxiety, as well as a range of other psychiatric, behavioral, and developmental disorders. She also specialize in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and works in conjunction with a board certified behavior analyst. She has been in practice for 32 years.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.