Therapists in Honolulu, HI

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I work collaboratively with individuals of all ages, couples, and families to reconnect with themselves and the people they care about. I have spent the past fifteen years working at a non-profit agency supporting individuals and families dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression and relational conflict. I utilize a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach tailoring therapeutic techniques to each individual’s goals. Please feel free to contact me for support and more information.

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.

God created you for greatness. However, challenges in life are attempting to hinder you from being the person you are meant to be. I am here to help. With my laid-back and compassionate approach, I create a warm and safe environment where you will feel validated, empowered, and at times challenged. I value providing holistic therapy, where together we will develop mental, emotional, and spiritual tools that will assist you in becoming your best self. I enjoy working with children, teens, and young adults who seek help with identity issues, spiritual development, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and athletic performance.

Welcome to my private practice. I will first provide you with some background information about me so that you can become familiar with me. I had the honor of serving on active duty as an Officer and Clinical Psychologist for the Army, the Navy and as a civilian Clinical Psychologist for the Department of Defense.

Ready to split? Are you stuck in relationship ambivalence and just can't decide whether to stay or leave? Want to learn how to live and love with purpose? Before you breakup, divorce or go your separate way, try my unique program called Individual/Couples Counseling and Relationship Boot Camp. Most relationships or marriages need help and an immediate shot in the arm. It could be seen as your last shot to mending a broken connection or as relationship maintenance. Are you ready to experience a new sense of well-being, dignity and empowerment? If so, I can help you.

I welcome you to an environment where you can feel safe being YOU. As a therapist, I value kind, non-judgemental, compassionate, and open discussions. I understand that taking this step means you that want change. I respect that change can be difficult, and value your bravery. Whether you are overcoming trauma, dealing with hardships in relationships, having difficulty with transitions, I am here to support your work in becoming the best version of you.

People pleasing and perfectionist tendencies leaves us drained, resentful, and disconnected from who we are at the core. You may be fed up with the pressures and expectations of doing “all of the things”, feeling stretched too thin or wish you had the inner strength to make yourself a priority. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to commit to the change. You’re ready to kick self doubt to the curb. Most of all, you’re ready to embark on a journey towards peace and purpose.

I am wholistic, systems based, Licensed Marriage and Family therapist and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. I am fluent in Korean. I provide Substance Abuse Assessments and early intervention education. I work with families, couples, individuals and children. I have experience working with trauma, depression, dual diagnosis, children with autism, ADHD, and ADD.I have training in play therapy, EMDR, Gottman methods and mindfulness based treatment modalities. I have also worked as a domestic violence advocate for the Navy and worked with military families.

I am a licensed psychologist who has been in private practice for 38 years. You may be reluctant to consult a psychologist even though you feel overwhelmed and stressed. You might think that it is a weakness to talk to a professional about your situations or problems. Being willing to open up and share your concerns is an important step in finding solutions and is a sign of strength. You might benefit from realizing you are not alone and can be understood. Dr. Silke will be respectful of your spiritual/religious beliefs and will incorporate them into therapy as desired.

Established in 2006, I have worked with hundreds of clients with various issues. Specializing in: *Relationship Issues *Self-limiting Beliefs & Confidence *Emotional Eating & Weight Gain *Fears Including Phobias, Anxious Feelings, Stress, Worry, *Relationship Break Ups, Trust, Jealousy, Insecurity *Bad Habits, Too Much Behaviors * and more. Free phone consultation. Clients who do well are motivated to improve but struggle with how to get there on their own. Everyday people with everyday issues. Many times clients have tried everything.

Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed and not sure how to deal with the unexpected situations life has thrown your way? Life can surprise us with situations that we may at times least expect. This may lead to us experiencing a variety of emotions that may leave us feeling stuck and often times hurt. I offer a safe, honest, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive environment, which I believe is essential to the therapeutic healing journey and to building a trusting therapeutic relationship.

Whether you are feeling a little bit off your game or deeply stuck, by seeking help you're on the right path. I work to provide a safe, supportive, and calming space. For 30 years I worked in adoption and family coaching. I am experienced in trauma, parenting, infertility, gender/ sexuality/racial identity and relationship building. I use a variety of interventions, and work with clients to set goals to plan for successful outcomes. I am eager to learn about my clients, and to figure out how best to help. Thank you for taking this step!

“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” -Carl Jung- I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in the treatment of common reactions to stressful and otherwise traumatic experiences. More specifically, I use evidence-based psychotherapies to improve outcomes for clients who have experienced a traumatic event(s). For many clients this includes working together to reduce unwanted memories of the trauma, improve sleep, reduce nightmares, and lower depression & anxiety symptoms. Trauma can impact your relationships, ability to work and cause intense suffering.

Aloha! My name is Brie and I'm a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with more than 20 years working in the mental health field. My office is located in Kaka’ako where I work with children, teens and adults experiencing a variety of issues such as Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I have extensive experience in Autism, ADHD, behavioral issues and parenting concerns. I use a person-centered approach in order to create a safe and comfortable environment for my clients.

Therapy is a journey. I will help you work through challenges on your path to increase your self-awareness of internal strengths as you learn new techniques of managing your thoughts and behaviors to remove barriers that prevent you from living a purposeful life.