Family Therapy in Downtown, Honolulu, HI

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.

Lucille Flood is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Social Worker (LSW) based in Hawaii, with a mission to promote mental health and well-being in individuals, couples, families, and young adults. With a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Hawai’i Pacific University, Lucille brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice.

Are you a working professional who feels like you should have it all “figured out” by now, and can’t understand why you’re not enjoying life? Or maybe you know why you’re unhappy, and need an outlet to express yourself and process through life's daily frustrations. You worry about burdening your friends or family with your problems (“They don’t need me to pile on.”), which results in holding it in and feeling alone. Together we explore what brings you to therapy, and work towards helping change what can be changed, and finding resolve with what can't. We also work to manage your reactions while seeking to understand your emotions.

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.

Let’s find your inner peace and balance together. I’m here to support you as we work through challenges that you are facing and identify stressors from your daily life. We’ll rediscover your strengths and guide you through your healing process in a collaborative and holistic approach.

I believe in a holistic, solution-focused, behavioral, systemic approach to therapy that addresses mind, body and soul to achieve clear goals in therapy. I will allow you to process in an environment that promotes safety. Should you chose to work with me we will collaborate to address areas of your life that keep you stuck and get you to a place of self-esteem and acceptance. My specialties include but are not limited to: Depression, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, childhood/adult trauma, sex abuse, relationship problems, low self-esteem, addiction issues and any other concerns keeping you from living life to your full potential.

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.

I am licensed in Hawaii with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I have a great passion in this field. My 7 years of experience in this field has allowed me to work closely within my community, building connections with a trauma-informed and non-judgemental approach. I value compassion and empathy as essential to guiding people through their healing journey as a lighthouse for those who see darkness and to provide hope. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor ou

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.

With over 19+ years of experience in Hawaii Behavioral/Mental Health, I provide psychotherapy and stress mgmt coaching as a Clinical Psychologist with a subspecialty in Marriage and Family Therapy. My professional goals are to help individuals, couples, or a family, find resolve, contentment, and meaningfulness. Through evidenced based practices, I intend to provide a non-judgmental, neutral, and safe, clinical psychotherapy environment/relationship. We may have to develop a new direction and purpose or simply clarify what is. I am a therapist with sensitivity, compassion, and an awareness of cultural diversity issues.

"Dr. Kajioka is a reputable member among a team of clinical psychologists at Hawaii Counseling and Wellness Center. His openness, warmth, and approachability brings a level of richness and diversity to his work with individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and personal values. He has received clinical training in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are coping with the following: Loss, Trauma, Abuse, Depression, Divorce/Separation, Anxiety, Social Difficulties with Peers, Challenging and Oppositional Behaviors, Family Conflict, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Academic School Issues, Autism, Learning Disorders, and Developmental Delays."

I believe that all people are equal and deserve respect regardless of your history or your circumstances. I will collaborate with you towards positive change. I treat most diagnoses including anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and Autism. I treat clients of all ages and offer individual, couple, family and play therapy and Neurofeedback. I completed my APA approved internship at Kapiolani Counseling Center for women and children and I have previously worked as the child and adolescent psychologist at Kahi Mohala. I was the lead psychologist at my last position, providing consultation for child, adolescent and adult therapists.

The healing process is one that is infinite and the beauty of that rests in the fact that there are an abundance of healing methods and forms of healing. Sourcing the appropriate path is contingent upon our present state and what we need in that particular life moment. I believe that a holistic approach to psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues is the most effective way to reaching the source of our distress. Throughout treatment an individual or family is provided with various coping tools and skills to manage symptoms.

Finding the right therapist can be overwhelming. I understand it takes courage to be vulnerable, so I’ll meet you with compassion and a non-judgmental space for healing. A safe space for exploring your thoughts and feelings while being heard and understood. Our lived experiences can often burden us with feelings of hopelessness, worry, fear, shame, and guilt, or sometimes have us questioning our self-worth or purpose in life. You have worth and your needs matter and are deserving of individualized attention. Together, I will support you in processing what has you feeling stuck or in pain and interfering with your daily life.

Currently accepting new clients for individual therapy. Aloha! I'm here to help with the stresses of island-living and military life on individuals, relationships and careers. If you feel overwhelmed, I offer brief, practical, solution-based therapies to better cope. Many people are angry; with themselves, their partner or family. Anger can stem from trauma of infidelity, combat, sexual assault or feeling powerless to change. Getting past anger and healing can transform our lives forever. My goal is to help clients heal, live, laugh and love again by tailoring therapy to your unique needs and strengths.

Mark Villanueva is a licensed social worker based in Oahu, Hawaii, with a passion for providing compassionate, ethical, and patient-centered care. Earning his Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Mark brings a diverse array of therapeutic techniques to his practice, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Therapy, and Strength-based Therapy. He specializes in a variety of mental health issues ranging from addiction, anger, and anxiety to grief, substance abuse, and work-related stress.

"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."

Aloha my name is Laurie Sanford. I have worked as a clinician for over 30 years, 15 of which has been as a clinical psychologist.I have been priviledged to teach in a doctoral clinical psychology program as well as to provide in-training psychotherapy to psychiatry residents at Tripler Army Medical Center. I specialize in individual and couples' therapy. My work is informed by training at the Stone Center at Wellesley College and at Harvard Medical School, where I was supervised by Trauma expert, Dr. Judith Herman. I have practices in San Diego California and Honolulu Hawaii.

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.