Therapists in Honolulu, HI
Looking for a new begining? Do you want a clear view of your abundant future? If you’re tired of not getting call backs, we are now taking in office and online appointments at our Bishop Street office in downtown Honolulu. Start therapy as early as today. Call today for your free inital session. We take Quest and most major insurance. Updated 12/08/2025.
Looking for a new begining? Do you want a clear view of your abundant future? If you’re tired of not getting call backs, we are now taking in office and online appointments at our Bishop Street office in downtown Honolulu. Start therapy as early as today. Call today for your free inital session. We take Quest and most major insurance. Updated 12/08/2025.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor committed to helping individuals navigate life’s most difficult challenges. I work with people experiencing trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, addiction, and other mental health concerns. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that everyone has the ability to heal and grow. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for a change, I am here to support you in finding clarity, restoring balance, and moving forward with purpose. I offer both in-person and online video sessions for your convenience and comfort.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor committed to helping individuals navigate life’s most difficult challenges. I work with people experiencing trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, addiction, and other mental health concerns. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that everyone has the ability to heal and grow. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for a change, I am here to support you in finding clarity, restoring balance, and moving forward with purpose. I offer both in-person and online video sessions for your convenience and comfort.
Are you or your child feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by the impacts of trauma, anxiety, or life’s challenges? You may be searching for a safe space to feel heard, understood, and supported. I specialize in creating a compassionate environment where we can work together to explore your experiences, build resilience, and achieve lasting change. Whether through empowering tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or fostering motivation to grow, I’m here to help you or your child move toward healing, balance, and renewed hope. Let’s begin this journey together.
Are you or your child feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by the impacts of trauma, anxiety, or life’s challenges? You may be searching for a safe space to feel heard, understood, and supported. I specialize in creating a compassionate environment where we can work together to explore your experiences, build resilience, and achieve lasting change. Whether through empowering tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or fostering motivation to grow, I’m here to help you or your child move toward healing, balance, and renewed hope. Let’s begin this journey together.
Now accepting new clients in December 2025! I have space to take 1 more new client this month. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, compassion fatigue/burnout, or seeking personal growth, my integrative approach is designed to address your specific concerns and empower you to live a more meaningful life.
Now accepting new clients in December 2025! I have space to take 1 more new client this month. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, compassion fatigue/burnout, or seeking personal growth, my integrative approach is designed to address your specific concerns and empower you to live a more meaningful life.
I specialize in sex therapy, helping clients navigate concerns such as desire discrepancies and sex or pornography addiction. As well as couple's counseling, addressing issues around communication and navigating infidelity.
I know that looking for a therapist is no easy task—yet here you are, taking a brave and meaningful step toward growth and healing. Finding the right therapeutic fit is essential, whether you're feeling stuck in your relationship, overwhelmed by personal challenges, or simply needing an unbiased perspective.
I would be honored to walk alongside you on this transformative journey.
I specialize in sex therapy, helping clients navigate concerns such as desire discrepancies and sex or pornography addiction. As well as couple's counseling, addressing issues around communication and navigating infidelity.
I know that looking for a therapist is no easy task—yet here you are, taking a brave and meaningful step toward growth and healing. Finding the right therapeutic fit is essential, whether you're feeling stuck in your relationship, overwhelmed by personal challenges, or simply needing an unbiased perspective.
I would be honored to walk alongside you on this transformative journey.
I’m glad you’re taking steps to make things better. I understand that life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you’re trying to understand things alone. Depression and anxiety can be very serious. You don’t have to feel bad; I have helped thousands of people just like you. I specialize in a wide range of areas, including anxiety, stress, depression, trauma recovery, and phase-of-life transitions. If there is an area that I think you would be better served by another therapist, we’ll talk about that and find you the best person for you.
I’m glad you’re taking steps to make things better. I understand that life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you’re trying to understand things alone. Depression and anxiety can be very serious. You don’t have to feel bad; I have helped thousands of people just like you. I specialize in a wide range of areas, including anxiety, stress, depression, trauma recovery, and phase-of-life transitions. If there is an area that I think you would be better served by another therapist, we’ll talk about that and find you the best person for you.
Under any weather conditions, where rough seas and rugged shores collide, there stands a lighthouse signaling: “This way home; this way to safety.” (Monson) Under any life conditions, when our body, heart, mind, or spirit may collide with harsh reality, there comes a guiding signal from our inner lighthouse. Without such guidance, we may find ourselves lost, alone, hurt, discouraged, and ultimately dis-empowered in any aspect of our lives. Compassionate, collaborative therapy allows us to recognize and rely on our inner guidance as one of the key turning points towards self-empowerment, support, healing, success, and happiness.
Under any weather conditions, where rough seas and rugged shores collide, there stands a lighthouse signaling: “This way home; this way to safety.” (Monson) Under any life conditions, when our body, heart, mind, or spirit may collide with harsh reality, there comes a guiding signal from our inner lighthouse. Without such guidance, we may find ourselves lost, alone, hurt, discouraged, and ultimately dis-empowered in any aspect of our lives. Compassionate, collaborative therapy allows us to recognize and rely on our inner guidance as one of the key turning points towards self-empowerment, support, healing, success, and happiness.
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.
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.
I work from a holistic framework, inviting the client's mind and body into the conversation. This style of psychotherapy assists the client in reducing stress levels and going deep into the places where older trauma resides, feelings of depression, restlessness, anxiety, worry, and unease. To help them embrace who they are and to positively inspire them to look inside themselves and discover what they want and how to cope with stressors and emotional turmoil. My approaches to therapy are through supportive, client oriented therapy, eye movement desensitization, play therapy, sand-play therapy, hypnosis, guided breathing, and meditation.
I work from a holistic framework, inviting the client's mind and body into the conversation. This style of psychotherapy assists the client in reducing stress levels and going deep into the places where older trauma resides, feelings of depression, restlessness, anxiety, worry, and unease. To help them embrace who they are and to positively inspire them to look inside themselves and discover what they want and how to cope with stressors and emotional turmoil. My approaches to therapy are through supportive, client oriented therapy, eye movement desensitization, play therapy, sand-play therapy, hypnosis, guided breathing, and meditation.
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.
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.
"My intention is to assist people in developing the skills and options to live life successfully with fulfilling relationships, meaningful work, healthy minds and bodies, and the desire to keep striving for their dreams."
"My intention is to assist people in developing the skills and options to live life successfully with fulfilling relationships, meaningful work, healthy minds and bodies, and the desire to keep striving for their dreams."
Do you feel there is a disconnection in your relationship(s)? Has communication broken down, and the path to repair is unclear or uncertain? Maybe the "culture" of your relationship is not functioning as before? Each relationship is unique, bringing in different values of each person to it. Sometimes events or situations may cause a disruption to the relationship, and navigating these changes can be overwhelming. I can be a resource to help explore, discuss, and develop changes that build a "new culture" that works for you both.
Do you feel there is a disconnection in your relationship(s)? Has communication broken down, and the path to repair is unclear or uncertain? Maybe the "culture" of your relationship is not functioning as before? Each relationship is unique, bringing in different values of each person to it. Sometimes events or situations may cause a disruption to the relationship, and navigating these changes can be overwhelming. I can be a resource to help explore, discuss, and develop changes that build a "new culture" that works for you both.
Whether an individual is seeking therapy to resolve conflict or stress in their lives or to better improve their emotional health and well-being, overcoming personal challenges such as anxiety or depression is an intimidating process, but I believe that everyone has what it takes within them to create change. I take a client-centered approach and strive to create a safe and secure environment where individuals can start their journey to heal and begin their process for personal growth.
Whether an individual is seeking therapy to resolve conflict or stress in their lives or to better improve their emotional health and well-being, overcoming personal challenges such as anxiety or depression is an intimidating process, but I believe that everyone has what it takes within them to create change. I take a client-centered approach and strive to create a safe and secure environment where individuals can start their journey to heal and begin their process for personal growth.
Women have a complex and multi-layered relationship to their bodies - layers of shaming and conditioning around our body image, self-worth, sexuality, pleasure, menstruation, menopause, pregnancy, ageing, motherhood, and so much more. Women also carry immense pain within their wombs related to infertility, pregnancy loss through miscarriage and abortion, sexual violation and assault, medical procedures, and through internalized misogyny- all of which have a great impact on our body, minds, and souls. Feeling safe, vital, and connected to both yourself and others is your birthright. Deeply loving your body and womanhood is possible.
Women have a complex and multi-layered relationship to their bodies - layers of shaming and conditioning around our body image, self-worth, sexuality, pleasure, menstruation, menopause, pregnancy, ageing, motherhood, and so much more. Women also carry immense pain within their wombs related to infertility, pregnancy loss through miscarriage and abortion, sexual violation and assault, medical procedures, and through internalized misogyny- all of which have a great impact on our body, minds, and souls. Feeling safe, vital, and connected to both yourself and others is your birthright. Deeply loving your body and womanhood is possible.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering evidence-based trauma therapies including Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma Focused CBT. I developed my specialty in treating emotional trauma working with PTSD field experts at the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. I offer gold-standard PTSD interventions endorsed by the National Center for PTSD and the American Psychological Association. I Am Accepting New Patients. Serving: Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Big Island (Hawaii). Email Preferred
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering evidence-based trauma therapies including Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma Focused CBT. I developed my specialty in treating emotional trauma working with PTSD field experts at the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. I offer gold-standard PTSD interventions endorsed by the National Center for PTSD and the American Psychological Association. I Am Accepting New Patients. Serving: Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Big Island (Hawaii). Email Preferred
I see therapy as an adventure in which people join with the therapist in exploration. This journey eventually leads to clarity about available choices. People as a rule, want to do better, and be better but lack the tools. My goal is to help people break problems down, embrace personal uniqueness, mourn losses which are often the result of trauma, gain new perspectives, develop skills and make clear, sometimes very different choices.
I see therapy as an adventure in which people join with the therapist in exploration. This journey eventually leads to clarity about available choices. People as a rule, want to do better, and be better but lack the tools. My goal is to help people break problems down, embrace personal uniqueness, mourn losses which are often the result of trauma, gain new perspectives, develop skills and make clear, sometimes very different choices.
I am not taking new any clients at this time. As a solution-focused therapist, I will guide you to achieve your goals by helping you uncover your inner strengths and resources so that you can reach your true potential. By applying effective therapy techniques, you will uncover the unconscious issues, emotions, and limiting beliefs that are blocking you from resolving your problems and enjoying a more fulfilling and meaningful life. My approach involves resolving past hurts through inner child healing, which frees you to transform into your ideal self.
I am not taking new any clients at this time. As a solution-focused therapist, I will guide you to achieve your goals by helping you uncover your inner strengths and resources so that you can reach your true potential. By applying effective therapy techniques, you will uncover the unconscious issues, emotions, and limiting beliefs that are blocking you from resolving your problems and enjoying a more fulfilling and meaningful life. My approach involves resolving past hurts through inner child healing, which frees you to transform into your ideal self.
Kristina Poulos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Honolulu, HI 96814
Not accepting new clients
I have always been humbled by this profession and the incredible gift of being a guest in someone's journey of self-discovery. Life is filled with many obstacles that often come in some form of pain; emotional, physical, existential, etc. and if we are willing to listen and be in its presence, we will hear it speak gently but clearly of the pieces of ourselves to keep, the pieces to improve and the pieces to let go of. As Ryan Holiday so greatly states "The Obstacle is the Way." If you are looking for someone to walk alongside you as you find your way, I would be honored to meet you. I work with adolescents and adults.
I have always been humbled by this profession and the incredible gift of being a guest in someone's journey of self-discovery. Life is filled with many obstacles that often come in some form of pain; emotional, physical, existential, etc. and if we are willing to listen and be in its presence, we will hear it speak gently but clearly of the pieces of ourselves to keep, the pieces to improve and the pieces to let go of. As Ryan Holiday so greatly states "The Obstacle is the Way." If you are looking for someone to walk alongside you as you find your way, I would be honored to meet you. I work with adolescents and adults.
Are you struggling with aspects of your sex life or sexuality? Are you ashamed of your sexual feelings, actions, or preferences? Do you find yourself hiding your sexual behavior from others or masturbating more than you wish? Do you identify as LGBTQIA & struggling with coming out? Do you feel discomfort with your assigned gender & need support around transitioning? Do you have unresolved painful feelings interfering with your ability to have a satisfying sexual relationship? Are you having relationship difficulties due to an affair?
Are you struggling with aspects of your sex life or sexuality? Are you ashamed of your sexual feelings, actions, or preferences? Do you find yourself hiding your sexual behavior from others or masturbating more than you wish? Do you identify as LGBTQIA & struggling with coming out? Do you feel discomfort with your assigned gender & need support around transitioning? Do you have unresolved painful feelings interfering with your ability to have a satisfying sexual relationship? Are you having relationship difficulties due to an affair?
My approach to therapy with adults is based upon the belief that everyone has the power to heal oneself. My role is to serve as a guide, a facilitator or a conduit depending on the needs of my clients. The longer I practice, the more I realize that the key to "treat" human conditions is through light, love and compassion. I have a lot of success working with people who suffer from trauma (e.g., sexual abuse), anxiety, severe depression and life changing events (e.g., severe illness, loss of a love one). Therapy process includes inner child work, shadow work and energy healing.
My approach to therapy with adults is based upon the belief that everyone has the power to heal oneself. My role is to serve as a guide, a facilitator or a conduit depending on the needs of my clients. The longer I practice, the more I realize that the key to "treat" human conditions is through light, love and compassion. I have a lot of success working with people who suffer from trauma (e.g., sexual abuse), anxiety, severe depression and life changing events (e.g., severe illness, loss of a love one). Therapy process includes inner child work, shadow work and energy healing.
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Number of Therapists in Honolulu, HI
900+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Honolulu, HI who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 83% | Depression |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 75% | Self Esteem |
| 72% | Coping Skills |
| 70% | Stress |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 63% | Hawaii Medical Services Association |
| 52% | Other |
| 49% | Aetna |
How Therapists in Honolulu, HI see their clients
| 60% | Online Only | |
| 40% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 22% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |