Bisexual Therapists in Liliha-Kapalama, Honolulu, HI

Due to my schedule, it is best to click on the Email Me link to setup our initial contact. Sometimes life delivers challenging moments for us or we feel stuck in a negative cycle. We struggle through issues, whether brought on by our own choices or by the choices of others. I strive to provide an emotionally safe environment where you can explore those issues and challenges. Collaboratively we discover your core needs and ways to unblock whatever might be keeping you from your potential. Change can be difficult and challenging. I will work with you in an empathetic, compassionate, and supportive way to navigate this process.

Aloha! I am a bilingual (Tagalog & English) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Honolulu with over 8 years of experience. My experience involves working with individuals with mild to severe and persistent mental illness (Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia,PTSD, and Substance Abuse). I have also worked with individuals with a wide range of issues including anxiety, stress related to work , and relationship issues.

In my practice, I typically work with all different ages and types of clients that have a range of presenting issues, from Anxiety and Depression to Couples and Family Issues, Gender Identity Struggles, Personality Disorders, and many more presenting problems. I always listen to my clients and address their needs and make sure that they are getting the maximum benefit out of therapy and are working towards achieving their short, medium, and long term goals. I always tailor my therapeutic approach to fit the unique needs of each client, and I work hard to accommodate their scheduling needs, day or night, as well as their budget.

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!

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.

"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."

Oftentimes, people are uncomfortable taking the first step to speak to a stranger about personal issues. However, once coming in for therapy, many people find it comforting to have a safe place to speak freely...with a therapist who is there to listen to them and guide them through life's difficulties. I practice with a non-judgmental approach to help my clients to reach their therapeutic goals. It is important that my clients feel comfortable with me in order for them to openly discuss the deeper issues affecting their lives.

Aloha! I hope to assist you to gain insight into your relationship with yourself and others so that you can realize your full potential in life. Whether the focus is on your feelings, thoughts, dreams, behavioral patterns or some other aspect of your self, I'd like to help you live more fully and reach your goals by recognizing and adjusting patterns and becoming more in tune with the mana (power) within you. I hope that you will trust me and the therapeutic process to help you see opportunities in your challenges.

We are all human and life can be difficult, especially in the ever-changing world that we live in today. My job is to create a place of healing and love. I work with people to help guide them to help connect with themselves and with others in a more meaningful way. Each and every one of us deserve a healthy and balanced life, and it is my focus to help create that for others through purposeful therapy experiences. I believe that we are all put on this earth to help one another and it is important to me that you feel comfortable and supported the entire time through-out our journey together.

Are your child's poor choices creating problems at school or at home? Have you noticed changes in your adolescent that worry you? Is your son or daughter avoiding doing things that they need to do? For over 30 years, I have specialized in helping children and adolescents work through difficulties that cause big concerns. I combine my experience as an award winning principal and nationally recognized teacher with my expertise as a Ph.D. Psychotherapist and licensed Mental Health Counselor. My approach utilizes the most up-to-date, research-based methods available so that core issues are addressed.

Dr. Kehoe is a licensed clinical psychologist working with Dr. Brian Kehoe, Ph.D., LLC and North Shore Mental Health. Dr. Kehoe offers community based mental health services in 7 convenient offices located in Aiea, Ewa, Honolulu, Kahuku, Kaneohe, Makaha and Wahiawa. Dr. Kehoe specializes in adult, family and child psychology and offers a number of services including behavioral health treatment, child, adolescent, individual and family counseling, behavioral modification therapy, testing and assessment, psychotherapy, and skills training (ST). Outpatient substance abuse treatment and supportive services as well as face-to-face mental health crisis support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you're reading this, you've already taken the hardest step toward feeling better - reaching out for help. That's why it's so important my clients feel understood, heard, and supported. I use a collaborative, compassionate, yet direct approach to help my clients gain insight into patterns that may have them feeling "stuck" in place. Among other techniques, I use evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy, so you can make the long-term behavior changes that will put you on the right track.