"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."
"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."
""Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony." -Mahatma Ghandi Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed with the many demands of life? Dealing with the difficulties of life can cause distressing feelings which can interfere with your relationships and general wellbeing. I would like to help you restore or discover your sense of balance in life."
""Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony." -Mahatma Ghandi Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed with the many demands of life? Dealing with the difficulties of life can cause distressing feelings which can interfere with your relationships and general wellbeing. I would like to help you restore or discover your sense of balance in life."
"I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults that have experienced severe trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, addiction and many other mental health conditions. I offer support for you to find coping skills to manage anxiety, depression, addiction, and other behavioral concerns. I provide a safe and comfortable environment for you to express your feelings and to utilize all of your strengths on your journey to meet your full potential."
"I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults that have experienced severe trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, addiction and many other mental health conditions. I offer support for you to find coping skills to manage anxiety, depression, addiction, and other behavioral concerns. I provide a safe and comfortable environment for you to express your feelings and to utilize all of your strengths on your journey to meet your full potential."
"Aloha and Welcome - over 20+ years of experience in assisting clients who experience social anxiety, depression, relationship issues, bipolar, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, trauma, other life transitions. Focus is here and now, social skills relating, or more in-depth psychotherapy. My office environment is confidential, warm and non-judgmental. Therapeutic style is interactive and engaging. Therapeutic modality utilizes many aspects of DBT, CBT, mindfulness , humanistic, social skills/problem solving, psychodynamic, dream work, and other blends of treatment. For individual adults and teens. Local and military are all welcome."
"Aloha and Welcome - over 20+ years of experience in assisting clients who experience social anxiety, depression, relationship issues, bipolar, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, trauma, other life transitions. Focus is here and now, social skills relating, or more in-depth psychotherapy. My office environment is confidential, warm and non-judgmental. Therapeutic style is interactive and engaging. Therapeutic modality utilizes many aspects of DBT, CBT, mindfulness , humanistic, social skills/problem solving, psychodynamic, dream work, and other blends of treatment. For individual adults and teens. Local and military are all welcome."
"While vulnerable, healthy people seek therapy because not avoiding and recognizing you need support, is a sign of strength. I provide therapy to people coping with life changes, relationship stressors, loss, trauma, depression/anxiety, infertility, health issues, parenting, or job challenges (including the military). It's important to find a therapist with skill and training, however positive outcomes in therapy largely depend on the relationship you build."
"While vulnerable, healthy people seek therapy because not avoiding and recognizing you need support, is a sign of strength. I provide therapy to people coping with life changes, relationship stressors, loss, trauma, depression/anxiety, infertility, health issues, parenting, or job challenges (including the military). It's important to find a therapist with skill and training, however positive outcomes in therapy largely depend on the relationship you build."
"Dr. Ralston provides treatment for adults who, as children or as adults, have experienced domestic violence, physical or sexual assault (abuse, rape, molestation), sexual harassment, motor vehicle accidents, combat, or other serious and threatening events. Experiencing these events sometimes leads to trauma-related problems such as increased fear, avoidance, irritability, guilt, shame, low self-esteem, and changes in how one views herself / himself, others and the world. Dr. Ralston regularly treats all of these symptoms."
"Dr. Ralston provides treatment for adults who, as children or as adults, have experienced domestic violence, physical or sexual assault (abuse, rape, molestation), sexual harassment, motor vehicle accidents, combat, or other serious and threatening events. Experiencing these events sometimes leads to trauma-related problems such as increased fear, avoidance, irritability, guilt, shame, low self-esteem, and changes in how one views herself / himself, others and the world. Dr. Ralston regularly treats all of these symptoms."
"We all encounter difficult times in life. The loneliness, pain, loss, and stress that we experience at one point or another are not permanent. They are not the end of the story. Rather, it is in our nature to overcome the adversity that we are faced with. A deeper wisdom, softer heart, and inner strength may await on the the other side of our struggles. While independence is important, we are not meant to go through life alone. In fact, a wise path includes knowing when to seek support and how to foster trusting relationships."
"We all encounter difficult times in life. The loneliness, pain, loss, and stress that we experience at one point or another are not permanent. They are not the end of the story. Rather, it is in our nature to overcome the adversity that we are faced with. A deeper wisdom, softer heart, and inner strength may await on the the other side of our struggles. While independence is important, we are not meant to go through life alone. In fact, a wise path includes knowing when to seek support and how to foster trusting relationships."
"I have been working with eating issues for about 20 years. I am a licensed Psychotherapist and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist. I understand and treat the underlying issues that fuels disordered eating. I will teach you how to work through feelings and help you to understand the deeper meaning as to why you're using eating/restricting/ compensatory behaviors through the language of metaphor. This will allow you to gain awareness and insight in finding your truth. We will explore and identify the function of disordered eating and will address any unhealthy relational patterns by learning more effective ways of communicating."
"I have been working with eating issues for about 20 years. I am a licensed Psychotherapist and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist. I understand and treat the underlying issues that fuels disordered eating. I will teach you how to work through feelings and help you to understand the deeper meaning as to why you're using eating/restricting/ compensatory behaviors through the language of metaphor. This will allow you to gain awareness and insight in finding your truth. We will explore and identify the function of disordered eating and will address any unhealthy relational patterns by learning more effective ways of communicating."
"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."
"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."
"I am a caring and highly trained trauma informed therapist with a focus on solutions. If you struggle with traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, phobias or relationships I can help. Through EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), I support you to explore the origin of current issues and facilitate deep emotional clearing and cognitive re-framing. When negative life experiences are reprocessed, thoughts and emotions automatically become more positive. My therapeutic approach is thorough, addresses sources, and attends to mind, body and spirit."
"I am a caring and highly trained trauma informed therapist with a focus on solutions. If you struggle with traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, phobias or relationships I can help. Through EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), I support you to explore the origin of current issues and facilitate deep emotional clearing and cognitive re-framing. When negative life experiences are reprocessed, thoughts and emotions automatically become more positive. My therapeutic approach is thorough, addresses sources, and attends to mind, body and spirit."
"The focus of counselling is to address what the client wants more of in his/her life. Most of the time the goal is to feel happier. As your counsellor I will provide a space and venue for patterns to be revealed and unconscious beliefs to be addressed. The results will be a greater sense of personal power in creating a life of contentment and choice.The conversation we have in the therapeutic environment is a purposeful one, it is about what works, what does not work and the strategies needed to shift from discontentment to contentment."
"The focus of counselling is to address what the client wants more of in his/her life. Most of the time the goal is to feel happier. As your counsellor I will provide a space and venue for patterns to be revealed and unconscious beliefs to be addressed. The results will be a greater sense of personal power in creating a life of contentment and choice.The conversation we have in the therapeutic environment is a purposeful one, it is about what works, what does not work and the strategies needed to shift from discontentment to contentment."
"I focus on helping a client work on personal issues as well as primary relationships. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, and addictions. Counseling is a partnership. You're the expert in running your life and I have the training and experience in partnering with others. I specialize in helping to improve your relationships with other people. I am licensed in Hawaii and I hold a Masters with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy. Recently hosted the TV Show "Shrink Rap Hawaii. You can find my shows on YouTube."
"I focus on helping a client work on personal issues as well as primary relationships. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, and addictions. Counseling is a partnership. You're the expert in running your life and I have the training and experience in partnering with others. I specialize in helping to improve your relationships with other people. I am licensed in Hawaii and I hold a Masters with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy. Recently hosted the TV Show "Shrink Rap Hawaii. You can find my shows on YouTube."
"I believe therapy can be helpful in providing support for those who are seeking guidance. Whether you are faced with significant life changes, relationship issues, everyday stressors, or parenting issues, you will not face these challenges alone. I use a collaborative, emotion-focused, and integrative approach to working with clients and families, and find this to be most effective. Currently, I am accepting clients at my new practice location. You can contact me directly at (808) 208-2783 to set up an initial appointment."
"I believe therapy can be helpful in providing support for those who are seeking guidance. Whether you are faced with significant life changes, relationship issues, everyday stressors, or parenting issues, you will not face these challenges alone. I use a collaborative, emotion-focused, and integrative approach to working with clients and families, and find this to be most effective. Currently, I am accepting clients at my new practice location. You can contact me directly at (808) 208-2783 to set up an initial appointment."
""As one of the clinical psychologists at Hawaii Counseling and Wellness Center, Dr. Lu works with clients of all ages, through individual, couples, and family therapy. Depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues are among her clinical specialties. Dr. Lu has training in couples and family as well as emotion focused models. Dr. Lu utilizes an integrative approach to therapy that incorporates relational, cognitive behavioral, and strength based methods actively tailored to the individual, couple, or family.""
""As one of the clinical psychologists at Hawaii Counseling and Wellness Center, Dr. Lu works with clients of all ages, through individual, couples, and family therapy. Depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues are among her clinical specialties. Dr. Lu has training in couples and family as well as emotion focused models. Dr. Lu utilizes an integrative approach to therapy that incorporates relational, cognitive behavioral, and strength based methods actively tailored to the individual, couple, or family.""
"Ho'oko LLC is a private counseling center comprised of a team of licensed marriage and family therapists and a certified substance abuse counselor. Ho'oko means to fulfill, to complete, come to pass, to succeed. We are driven by the mission to "fulfill lives through counseling.""
"Ho'oko LLC is a private counseling center comprised of a team of licensed marriage and family therapists and a certified substance abuse counselor. Ho'oko means to fulfill, to complete, come to pass, to succeed. We are driven by the mission to "fulfill lives through counseling.""
"Therapy can be complex, courageous and a difficult decision, but sometimes we just know that it's time to try something new. While challenging periods in life, relationships, or family can overwhelm, they also bring rich opportunities to cultivate resilience, a deeper connection, and lasting fulfillment. Therapy is based on a collaborative relationship between the therapist and the client to bring about hope and a path for change. We will work together not only to address your concerns, but also to deepen your awareness and experience of your strengths and capacities that help facilitate desires changes ."
"Therapy can be complex, courageous and a difficult decision, but sometimes we just know that it's time to try something new. While challenging periods in life, relationships, or family can overwhelm, they also bring rich opportunities to cultivate resilience, a deeper connection, and lasting fulfillment. Therapy is based on a collaborative relationship between the therapist and the client to bring about hope and a path for change. We will work together not only to address your concerns, but also to deepen your awareness and experience of your strengths and capacities that help facilitate desires changes ."
"Have you been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, sad or worried? You are not alone; I am here to help. Making that phone call and choosing a therapist can be challenging but it is the first step towards improving your current situation and the quality of your life. I provide a safe, non-judgmental and caring environment where together we can explore ways to embrace change and find the fulfillment and life balance you long for. I believe in building on your strengths and empowering you to make the choices and changes that make sense to you."
"Have you been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, sad or worried? You are not alone; I am here to help. Making that phone call and choosing a therapist can be challenging but it is the first step towards improving your current situation and the quality of your life. I provide a safe, non-judgmental and caring environment where together we can explore ways to embrace change and find the fulfillment and life balance you long for. I believe in building on your strengths and empowering you to make the choices and changes that make sense to you."
"The pursuit of happiness is everyone's right and everyone has the right to choose their own path. However, circumstances in life can often get in the way and block the ability to find a healthy direction in that pursuit. Ho'okupu Counseling Services is a completely online counseling practice that specializes in guidance toward a happier healthier direction in life. Relationships with others is often one of the most influential aspect of our happiness. Here at Ho'okupu Counseling Services we believe that to be true-but include and often prioritize one's relationship with oneself."
"The pursuit of happiness is everyone's right and everyone has the right to choose their own path. However, circumstances in life can often get in the way and block the ability to find a healthy direction in that pursuit. Ho'okupu Counseling Services is a completely online counseling practice that specializes in guidance toward a happier healthier direction in life. Relationships with others is often one of the most influential aspect of our happiness. Here at Ho'okupu Counseling Services we believe that to be true-but include and often prioritize one's relationship with oneself."
"My focus is having clients feel safe to explore themselves and their lives to grow and be happy. I work with the client to choose therapeutic styles and techniques that help them the most."
"My focus is having clients feel safe to explore themselves and their lives to grow and be happy. I work with the client to choose therapeutic styles and techniques that help them the most."
"Aloha! Does your marriage or relationship feel like it is falling apart and you don't know what to do? Has your partner been unfaithful and you're not sure if you want to continue with the relationship? Please know there is hope and help! I love working with couples to reawaken that passion that seems to be lost. For your convenience, I have two office locations to choose from: Hilo and Ainaloa. Please call, text or email me, I would be honored to talk with you."
"Aloha! Does your marriage or relationship feel like it is falling apart and you don't know what to do? Has your partner been unfaithful and you're not sure if you want to continue with the relationship? Please know there is hope and help! I love working with couples to reawaken that passion that seems to be lost. For your convenience, I have two office locations to choose from: Hilo and Ainaloa. Please call, text or email me, I would be honored to talk with you."
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