Therapists in Aiea, HI

Life can be filled with many challenges that feel overwhelming and past experiences that can leave a lasting impact. We all carry a story. It is my goal to honor your story and experiences and to walk with you on your journey towards healing. I believe therapy starts with a strong trusting relationship between client and therapist. I work very hard to develop this relationship. It is my commitment to offer a safe environment to explore your concerns without judgement.

Creating and maintaining a healthy family is something that can be difficult to do, but highly rewarding. That's why you may need some guidance along the way. Whether you or your family are facing a transition, struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance abuse, or trying to manage children who are acting out, finding the right support can make all the difference.

Hello, I'm Julia Fukumoto, a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in collaboration-based therapeutic approaches. Grounded in the positive nature of the human experience, I believe that each individual has strengths that they are still discovering. This allows me to focus on the strengths and needs of those whom I work with in the therapeutic setting. With a foundation in Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I strive to empower individuals, couples, and families to navigate their challenges and foster positive change in their lives.

Aloha and Welcome to your first step of therapy, looking for a therapist! It can be nerve wracking to take that first step and reach out-but making that call or sending the email can make all the difference in your life. Let this be your moment! Feeling nervous, unsure, or overwhelmed? It’s totally normal. I’m here to help you. As your therapist I want to hear your story to help you work through those challenging issues. I'm here to assist you in finding and implementing tools that will help you cope with the stressors you are currently facing while also diving deeper to heal the root of the issue.

Aloha Ka Kou, My name is Monique Pualani Anuenue Gomes and I would be honored to provide you with "Culturally Sensitive" therapeutic services. Please allow me to lend my Kokua (help) and walk with you through this therapeutic journey. Being Native Hawaiian born & raised on Oahu island, have experience working with Hawaii's Unique Multicultural population. According to a recent study by Krogstad (2015) Hawaii is home to the Nation's Largest Multiracial American population. This means, 1 out of 4 individuals (24%) identify with multiracial or multicultural ancestry. Therefore, to provide "culturally sensitive" therapeutic services, is to, provide "competent" therapeutic services.

Therapy can be difficult, it requires exposure of thoughts and feelings that you spent a lot of time hiding. It takes courage and self-awareness to start therapy. Anyone reaching out to start that process deserves somebody ready to listen. The best therapy is when a person is ready to make changes in their life. A lot of external change can happen when you make internal changes – by addressing deeply held beliefs and challenging assumptions often accepted as true. I particularly want to be a supportive presence to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community. I work hard to make sure my clients feel safe and empowered in expressing themselves.

Are you a new parent, trying to conceive, or learning about how to manage with two more children? Having someone to talk to can make a huge difference in your ability to parent and take care of yourself too! I enjoy working with individuals struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety, parenting, loss, pre-baby counseling, miscarriage, fertility issues, third-party reproduction, and special needs parenting.

Aloha e! My practice, Grace Works, LLC, is a private Counseling Center providing services to individuals, couples and families. My experiences span a number of environments including mental institutions, prisons, drug programs, in-homes, schools, churches, non-profit organizations, courts, and the military. All treatment that I provide endeavors to extend grace and aloha to the recipient(s). It is my firm belief that through this type of extension, true healing and lasting change can take place.

Parenting is the most demanding job many of us will ever experience. You want the best for your child, so it can be painful to witness your child struggling with their emotions and anxiety. Therapy can help to enhance your child's emotional IQ and equip them with tools to deal with life's ups and downs. All relationships have ups and downs. So it is easy to get stuck in a frustrating cycle when your child doesn't listen, leaving you both feeling upset and disconnected. There is an alternative. You can enhance the relationship with your child, improve compliance and foster positive behaviors.

Life can be challenging at times and taking that first step of deciding to begin counseling can be intimidating. Kudos to you for beginning that process by looking into finding a counselor! Whether it be trauma, anxiety, depression, or just a general feeling of overwhelm that you are battling, I invite you to take that next step toward healing. One small step in the right direction can make all the difference. If you are wondering whether counseling is right for you, please reach out today for a free consultation and I will be happy to address any questions or concerns you may have.

Are you dealing with fear, pain, trauma? Depressed with dysfunctional thinking and anxiety? Stressed in relationships or vacillating in your faith? Breakthrough not breakdown! With 18 years of experience working in various populations, my clinical treatment extends grace, peace, love & mastery. I believe through these healing capacities lasting change and wholeness will be yours. In therapy with me, you'll experience ground breaking strategies and breakthrough in all 4 quadrants. Spiritual, mental, emotional & physical health are entwined, each one influences the other. Therapy is a strategy, it will work if you work it!

Life can throw us some curve balls that can really make us feel like we’re stuck with no way out. I believe that, with some guidance and work, that “stuck” feeling can change. By using a mix of techniques from Cognitive Behavioral, Emotion-Focused, Strategic, and Solution-Focused Therapy, I believe I can help my clients achieve their goals and grow as individuals and/or relationally.

Being born and raised in Hawaii and going through the public school system made me aware of the challenges we all face at various stages in our lives. Whether it is anxiety from life transitions, low self-esteem that became depression, or behavioral issues that lead to diagnoses, I'd like to help you improve your quality of life and find your true self. We will look at where the current view of yourself and others came from and how this has impacted your ability to emotionally regulate in stressful situations. Together, we will figure out the goals that you want to achieve and a guide on how to get there.

Do you find yourself fighting back tears at work? Do you feel like you have to lie and pretend when people ask you how you're doing? Are you starting to question your decisions, maybe even losing trust in yourself? When you notice that "small" things are causing "overreactions," you may feel like there's something wrong with you, and spiral deeper into confusion and self-doubt. These feelings are often connected to older issues that we try to shut away and pretend aren't affecting us. We can usually get by using denial and avoidance for awhile, but it almost always catches up with us.

Do you feel like you are stuck in the past? Are you having difficulty with current life transitions and feeling discouraged? Sometimes taking the first step to ask for help is the scariest. Therapy is a safe venue to talk about these pressures and process your feelings. Taking care of your mental health during these trying times will help you manage all that is going on around you. Let me help you with your journey of healing and help you move forward in your life.

Do you feel like you are having the same argument with your partner over and over again? Do you feel like your relationship with your partner needs a tune-up or even a rehaul? Are you looking for a safe and caring space where a therapist can help you both explore your relationship and reconnect? Have you experienced abuse in a close relationship, whether in childhood or recent, and you want someone to journey with you into healing and thriving?