Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Downtown, Honolulu, HI

I specialize in guiding women to step into their power to create lives of authenticity, joy, and purpose. When we have the right support to integrate experiences of trauma and embody a sense of safety and worthiness, we are better equipped to utilize discernment in our relationships and author the next chapter in our lives in alignment with our core values and desires. I would love to connect to see if I might be that support for you!

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.

Welcome! I offer expert mental health counseling to women, men, teens, couples & families facing psychological and relational challenges. If you've been feeling anxious, angry, blue, exhausted, or overwhelmed, therapy can help you in real and lasting ways. Maybe you could use help with your relationship, family, work life, or future plans. Most people benefit from being listened to, heard, and understood. I offer you safe space and deep expertise in the areas of human psychology, mental health, and relationship dynamics. Reach out now to schedule an initial session.

Now Providing reduced fee and pro-bono therapy for those affected by the Lahaina Fires. Throughout our lives, we carry within us the voices, the gaze, acceptance or disapproval, the expectations, and the praise or criticism of those who have raised us and occupied our lives. Therapy can help us discover and clarify these powerful experiences and grow in our understanding of how they motivate us, giving us freedom to make more authentic decisions in our daily lives. I view therapy as an opportunity to heal, receive support, solve problems, improve relationships, and escape problems and patterns that seem to reappear over time.

Adult and Child Psychological Services is a comprehensive center devoted to enhancing the health and well-being of adults, children, and families in the community who are living with emotional and physical health problems. Our philosophy is a belief in wellness through a collaborative effort. Using effective and proven therapies, the goal of our dedicated and expertly trained mental health professionals is to provide brief and practical help.

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.

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.

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.

Aloha. Your desire for transformation must have brought you here. It can get challenging and lonely when you experience difficulties beyond the capacity you feel you presently have. Wherever you are in your own unique process, I’d be happy to assist you in restoring wellness and revealing potentials.

Individuals can lead a happier, more productive life when they are engaged in the therapy process. I specialize in assisting individuals who are experiencing life transitions including divorce, illness, bereavement, and change of careers. I also treat depression, anxiety, addictions (including substance abuse), trauma, and a variety of other psychological concerns. I routinely work with individuals' physicians and a variety of other practitioners to create a comprehensive treatment plan. I am an anger management specialist, certified by the National Association for Anger Management Specialists as well as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC). I am also a certified EMDR therapist.

Our past experiences and our thinking can shape our emotions and influence how we handle our feelings and interactions with others, in addition to how we manage our day-to-day lives. This might result in beliefs that hold us back and feelings of anxiety. I'm enthusiastic about supporting individuals on their journey of self-discovery and personal growth, especially as they navigate life's challenges.

If you believe you are dealing with stress, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, substance abuse, depression or just need someone to talk things through with, let's work together and find a lasting solution. I can help to achieve this by providing a neutral safe space and listening to your needs. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in the State of Hawaii, my focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths.

In my practice, I've mostly worked with children, adolescents, and women that have faced trauma, stress, burnout, loneliness, depression, and the kind of pain that reaches the deepest part of the soul. In my personal life, I have experienced it too. Not only can I empathize with you, but also listen to you, make you feel supported, and guide you through a treatment plan that best suits your needs.

"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, Are you or your loved ones struggling with anxiety, depression, or chronic pain? Do you find yourself compulsively eating, drinking, working, or seeking relationships in order to fill the inner void? Do you and your partner sometimes get caught in a negative interaction pattern that prevents you from experiencing love and intimacy? I have years of education, training, and clinical experiences to help you process painful emotions, learn new skills, and find new ways of connecting with self, others, and the world. I am licensed in Hawaii and California to see clients from both states.

IMUA Health Group’s mission is to “Move health forward.” by providing professional, competent, innovative care. We currently have 12 licensed mental health professionals with a variety of experience and expertise to help people with a wide range of physical and/or mental health conditions. Our caring staff will work hard to pair you with a therapist who is a good fit with your personality, therapy preference, and scheduling needs.

Every individual in society is different so that per their perspectives, they formulate their opinion and a set of behavior. Under the theory of individual perception, the science which sounds theoretically proven and reasonable comes to play its role, resulting in various consequences. However, I believe that the perception created under the societal and scientific rules is not equivalent to neither the human mind nor the psychiatric world of the individual because human beings have unlimited imagination. I am looking for expanding the dimension of variables regarding the scientifically proven therapeutic methods

Aloha :) Currently accepting new Kaiser Permanente and HMSA clients. I welcome individuals of all backgrounds and life experiences into this shared work. I provide professional therapeutic services to couples, families, individual adults, adolescents, and children addressing a range of clinical issues. I honor wherever you are on your journey and believe in cultivating space, and curiosity as we navigate this path together. I believe that understanding and compassion are vital for building trust, mutual respect, and openness, all of which are essential in forming a therapeutic relationship that can encourage change. ​

No one can be everything to everyone. Similarly, no therapist can be everything to every client. It is therefore vital for us to find our “fit” amongst what seem to be endless yet confusing options. I am originally from China and I trained with some of the most renowned multicultural psychologists during my Ph.D. career at Columbia University. Since then, I interned and worked as a bilingual therapist at Mt. Sinai-Roosevelt Hospital in NYC, Mt. Sinai-Beth Israel Medical Center in NYC, and Amherst College Counseling Center in Amherst, MA. My own cross-cultural and cross-lingual experiences continue to shape the way I work.