Therapists in Honolulu, HI

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.

I have lived and worked in Hawaii for over 30 years, first working on Kauai, and for the past 25 years on Oahu. I am the first clinically licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State. I specialize in relationship counseling, but have significant experience and expertise in helping those with depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, and parent-adolescent issues. I see individuals, couples, and families in treatment. I am a teacher and supervisor of those studying to become marriage and family therapists. I teach Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Hawaii.

We all have the desire to experience connection and contribution to the community beyond ourselves. Often on this journey, we experience significant challenges and stuck periods. I believe each individual has the capability to overcome these obstacles given a nurturing and supportive environment. When working with clients, I attempt to provide this environment in order for my clients to enact meaningful change in their lives.

An ideal client has the courage to acknowledge the aspects of their life they want to change and is willing to take the necessary steps to do so.

I conduct clinical interviews to assess your pain, anxiety, depression, chronic illness or family situation or job stress.We can then build upon your strengths to restore happiness and power in your relationships. My cognitive behavioral approach uses your own experiences and if appropriate we can use hypnotherapy, meditation or biofeedback to help you monitor your progress. I have great success with anxiety disorders, trauma-related memories, children's problems and couples roles / families.

Welcome! I absolutely love my job, and I am so passionate about helping others in whatever way I can. One of those ways that I feel I can help, is by providing therapy for individuals, couples, and families. I have extensive experience working with interracial couples and people from all over the world. I have been providing therapy services for 14 years.

Amygrace Araki is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate (LMHC, MFTC) in the state of Hawaii with more than 8 years of experience partnering with adolescents, teenagers, young adults, and Military Service members seeking help with substance use, anger management, depression, anxiety, life transitions, career transitions, women’s issues, and relationship issues. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Hilo and received her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chaminade University.

Sometimes life is rough. You may want to make changes in your life, but may be unsure about where to start. I assist individuals and couples in better understanding the struggles they have been facing through improving their awareness of cognitive and behavioral patterns that may have become maladaptive.

As a neuropsychologist, I provide neuropsychological assessments, diagnostic services, and treatment to a wide range of clients, from questions about a child's learning difficulties to concerns about a senior's memory that has started to impact their daily living. I also provide a wide range of evaluations for legal related issues from Independent Medical Examinations, fitness for duty to legal issues; such as testamentary capacity. I approach each person with care and consideration for their emotional well-being, cultural background, age, and life experiences that may affect cognitive functioning. My goal is to provide a comprehensive and quality evaluation product whether that be for an individual client or third-party. My endeavor is to give the client the information they need to develop the best treatment plan for neuropsychological health or legal outcome. An appropriate diagnosis is dependent upon a good history, interviewing family members, teachers and review of records as appropriate. I strive to develop a treatment plan tailored to the individual with written reports appropriate for the consumer, be they parents, adult children, physicians, or lawyers.

I work with both couples and individuals. Not only do I specialize in military-related issues, but I also specialize in anxiety, sleep issues, anxiety attacks, depression, PTSD, ADHD, sleep issues, anger management, mindful meditation, anger, communication, divorce, life cycle changes, and any issues that upset or frustrate you. I currently have openings to be an MFT supervisor.

Your best days are yet to come! I can help. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience. I work with adults, children, and families experiencing a variety of challenges including: anxiety, depression, ADHD, stages of grief, relationship issues, or adjusting to life changes and daily stressors.

I am a compassionate and astute therapist with over 30 years experience. Together we can explore and address all of the painful feelings and patterns that interfere with achieving happiness and effectiveness. Feelings and experiences of depression, confusion, helplessness, grief, rage,etc., can all be understood and can change.Self destructive patterns in relationshiips can be understood and worked through. Struggles with addictive and impulsive behavior can be helped enormously by working together. I work carefully and individually and really can help you to be more effective in your struggles for better self esteem and a better life.

Have you felt overwhelmed, restless and nervous? Perhaps racing thoughts have kept you tossing and turning all night. Have you had panic attacks that make you feel dizzy, short of breath and fearful? Maybe you find that being around people is just too stressful. Anxiety impacts our lives in different ways, and can feel unbearable at times and difficult to overcome. If you relate to any of these situations, I am here to help. We can work together to decrease your anxiety, help build a better relationship with yourself and others and create a life full of meaning and purpose.

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 8 years of clinical experience. I am an advanced trauma informed practitioner in Zen and Integral Psychotherapy, with training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. As an advanced practitioner of Animal Assisted Therapy, I offer Emotional Support Animal assessments through my clinical practice. I am Safe Zone trained and affirming of all gender identities & expressions. I am experienced in supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and other communities of diverse relational norms. I am skilled in healing religious trauma and renewing spiritual connection.

Outside stressors can so easily become internal struggles if we let them fester--so, it's important to know when to reach out for support and help. I work with clients of all faiths, backgrounds, and orientations who need guidance and support as they navigate the pitfalls, transitions, and obstacles that are part of the human condition and journey. I specialize in depression, anxiety, transitions, play therapy, and relational issues; however, I also have extensive experience helping those with past and current substance abuse.

"What we resist persists, what we accept, transforms." Something may have just happened in your life and you want help dealing with it. There may be that “thing” you know you would benefit from processing. Or you may just be curious about therapy and its benefits. Whatever your reason for looking into therapy, I, Dr. Hamada, look forward to assisting you in your journey through self-exploration, personal growth, and acceptance, as well as to the attainment of joy and a values based and purpose driven life.

Welcome! If you are going through difficulties in your relationships and social life, I can help you understand and find healing in these areas. I also help with self-esteem and identity issues by understanding where these feelings come from and working towards greater confidence and self-acceptance. We can do this by reconnecting with your childhood in a way that is healing and releasing. If your life has been marked by trauma or overwhelming experiences, I consider how your body holds trauma and work at both verbal and nonverbal levels to help you resolve these issues.

We all hurt at one time or another throughout our lifetime. We all need someone to help us in our emotional healing at one time or another. If you are suffering from depression, anxiety, grief from loss, PTSD, divorce, separation, co-parenting, substance abuse or are a victim of domestic violence, we will work with you to ease your journey. You are Not alone. We're here to help you at Family Care Pathway, LLC.