Therapists in Kamuela, HI
Moani Silva is an LMFT who was born and raised in Hawaii. She has experience working with people from all different ethnic backgrounds and believes in treating the whole being. She uses a conscious and holistic approach when working with individuals, families and children to help them thrive and experience living life to its fullest. She works to empower clients to awaken their self-guidance system, embrace their authentic selves, open to a life worth living, and step onto their own unique life-path.
Moani Silva is an LMFT who was born and raised in Hawaii. She has experience working with people from all different ethnic backgrounds and believes in treating the whole being. She uses a conscious and holistic approach when working with individuals, families and children to help them thrive and experience living life to its fullest. She works to empower clients to awaken their self-guidance system, embrace their authentic selves, open to a life worth living, and step onto their own unique life-path.
John Mascaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, OIX
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kamuela, HI 96743
Not accepting new clients
I believe that each of us has the ability to achieve our highest potential despite whatever path life has taken us. We move forward despite the difficulties presented to us along the way. Sometimes along this path we are faced with circumstances that make it difficult to cope. There are times when childhood experiences, hurtful interactions with others or horrific events can interrupt our present day functioning to create stress in our day-to-day living. For these and many other reasons, we lose our way and find ourselves off-track from the path that could lead us to our highest and best selves.
I believe that each of us has the ability to achieve our highest potential despite whatever path life has taken us. We move forward despite the difficulties presented to us along the way. Sometimes along this path we are faced with circumstances that make it difficult to cope. There are times when childhood experiences, hurtful interactions with others or horrific events can interrupt our present day functioning to create stress in our day-to-day living. For these and many other reasons, we lose our way and find ourselves off-track from the path that could lead us to our highest and best selves.
Mauna Kea Sky Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, CSAC
Verified Verified
Kamuela, HI 96743
My work focuses on illuminating my clients' strengths and helping them to access their inner emotional and spiritual wisdom, while also acknowledging and challenging the patterns of thought, communication and behavior - fueled by self-sabotaging stories - that may have been keeping them from reaching their natural state of health, happiness and success.
My work focuses on illuminating my clients' strengths and helping them to access their inner emotional and spiritual wisdom, while also acknowledging and challenging the patterns of thought, communication and behavior - fueled by self-sabotaging stories - that may have been keeping them from reaching their natural state of health, happiness and success.
Greetings! Chances are, if you're reading this, you are stuck in some form of suffering from which you cannot find a way out. The fact that you've made it here means that you have already taken the bravest, hardest steps on the journey toward change; recognizing that you need help, and finding the willingness to ask for it. I firmly believe that the answers you need are already within you; in my role as therapist, I act as a mirror through which you are able to connect to your own strengths, heal, and create a life worth living.
Greetings! Chances are, if you're reading this, you are stuck in some form of suffering from which you cannot find a way out. The fact that you've made it here means that you have already taken the bravest, hardest steps on the journey toward change; recognizing that you need help, and finding the willingness to ask for it. I firmly believe that the answers you need are already within you; in my role as therapist, I act as a mirror through which you are able to connect to your own strengths, heal, and create a life worth living.
Hi! My name is Nina and I was born and raised in Hawaii. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. I understand that reaching out for help is hard and I acknowledge that; it takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and joyful life and to take those first steps towards lasting change. I would love to be able to support & walk along side you in that journey! :)
Hi! My name is Nina and I was born and raised in Hawaii. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. I understand that reaching out for help is hard and I acknowledge that; it takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and joyful life and to take those first steps towards lasting change. I would love to be able to support & walk along side you in that journey! :)
Does life seem a bit overwhelming? Have you lost the ability to experience joy? So often the solutions to our life challenges lie within us and we just need a safe place to share and explore our thoughts and ideas before we implement them into our lives. Sometimes we need help navigating life transitions or exploring old patterns that are now causing distress. Or maybe we simply need someone to walk alongside us as we traverse this thing called life.
Does life seem a bit overwhelming? Have you lost the ability to experience joy? So often the solutions to our life challenges lie within us and we just need a safe place to share and explore our thoughts and ideas before we implement them into our lives. Sometimes we need help navigating life transitions or exploring old patterns that are now causing distress. Or maybe we simply need someone to walk alongside us as we traverse this thing called life.
Steven J Chelminiak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kamuela, HI 96743
If you're experiencing overwhelming life challenges or find yourself wondering if you'll ever be able to find someone who understands your situation call or email me for a consultation. I offer 30 years of experience in a variety of settings to help guide you, your family or children in finding solutions to your most challenging issues. Feel free to contact me for a consultation to discuss your individual needs and expectations for therapy.
If you're experiencing overwhelming life challenges or find yourself wondering if you'll ever be able to find someone who understands your situation call or email me for a consultation. I offer 30 years of experience in a variety of settings to help guide you, your family or children in finding solutions to your most challenging issues. Feel free to contact me for a consultation to discuss your individual needs and expectations for therapy.
Have you tried everything but sadness, loneliness or your relationship stays the same? You don’t have to suffer any longer. I understand the courage it takes to ask for help. Together, we'll transform pain and isolation into meaningful insight, self-love, connection and powerful, emotional strength. I’m a couples’ therapy expert and adult wellness specialist. I help heal relationships with parenting difficulties, affairs, religious or financial differences, intimacy issues and family conflict. I also specialize in helping adults navigating life transitions, and experiencing anxiety or depression.
Have you tried everything but sadness, loneliness or your relationship stays the same? You don’t have to suffer any longer. I understand the courage it takes to ask for help. Together, we'll transform pain and isolation into meaningful insight, self-love, connection and powerful, emotional strength. I’m a couples’ therapy expert and adult wellness specialist. I help heal relationships with parenting difficulties, affairs, religious or financial differences, intimacy issues and family conflict. I also specialize in helping adults navigating life transitions, and experiencing anxiety or depression.
Are you wondering about ways to better approach the challenges that you face? Have you developed coping mechanisms that don't seem to help? Our past has created our present and it helps us to understand it and learn new ways to respond.
Are you wondering about ways to better approach the challenges that you face? Have you developed coping mechanisms that don't seem to help? Our past has created our present and it helps us to understand it and learn new ways to respond.
Healing starts with each individual discovering their strengths and understanding it lies within. Let the healing is an intention...
Healing starts with each individual discovering their strengths and understanding it lies within. Let the healing is an intention...
When painful thoughts and emotions arise, they can make us feel paralyzed and miserable. We think about our painful experiences and feel the same agony over and over again! We worry about the future and feel a sense of dread and fear about things that have not yet happened! We want to get rid of the pain, but if we try to eliminate painful thoughts and feelings, it's like trying to plug a high pressure leak and the water keeps finding a weak spot to burst out again! What else can we do? We can accept feelings with compassion because they show us what's most important. We can observe thoughts, then act from choice instead of fear.
When painful thoughts and emotions arise, they can make us feel paralyzed and miserable. We think about our painful experiences and feel the same agony over and over again! We worry about the future and feel a sense of dread and fear about things that have not yet happened! We want to get rid of the pain, but if we try to eliminate painful thoughts and feelings, it's like trying to plug a high pressure leak and the water keeps finding a weak spot to burst out again! What else can we do? We can accept feelings with compassion because they show us what's most important. We can observe thoughts, then act from choice instead of fear.
G. Francis Giles MSW, LSW received a Bachelor of Arts from Northeastern Illinois University and a Master of Social Work/Clinical Concentration from New Mexico Highlands University. His work today is informed by experiences in geriatric residential care, in-patient adult psychiatric, crisis intervention, school settings, gender identity and orientation, and hospice. I have a humanistic approach to therapy that is eclectic an d holistic in nature, primarily integrating elements of narrative theory, psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy which is grounded in mindfulness.
G. Francis Giles MSW, LSW received a Bachelor of Arts from Northeastern Illinois University and a Master of Social Work/Clinical Concentration from New Mexico Highlands University. His work today is informed by experiences in geriatric residential care, in-patient adult psychiatric, crisis intervention, school settings, gender identity and orientation, and hospice. I have a humanistic approach to therapy that is eclectic an d holistic in nature, primarily integrating elements of narrative theory, psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy which is grounded in mindfulness.
M. Tashina Bradley (she/her), MS, LMT is a graduate of Chaminade University master’s program in Counseling Psychology. Her young adult life was shaped greatly by O‘ahu’s south surf shores and Palolo Valley’s daily rains. She now lives in Kailua-Kona town with her blended family, her dog and her cats. Tashina is trained to work with couples, families, and individuals. She has experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, stress, anxiety, motivation, self-worth, accountability, and trauma.
M. Tashina Bradley (she/her), MS, LMT is a graduate of Chaminade University master’s program in Counseling Psychology. Her young adult life was shaped greatly by O‘ahu’s south surf shores and Palolo Valley’s daily rains. She now lives in Kailua-Kona town with her blended family, her dog and her cats. Tashina is trained to work with couples, families, and individuals. She has experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, stress, anxiety, motivation, self-worth, accountability, and trauma.
Mary H Dodd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kamuela, HI 96743
Waitlist for new clients
With over 40 years of experience, I am a good match for many types of clients. However, I’m especially helpful to those experiencing life transitions that are difficult and who are open to adding a counselor to their team. My areas of expertise are : Aging, Parenting issues, Mental/Emotional Health Concerns, Relationship challenges/Couples Counseling and processing Grief and Loss from disease, moving, animal loss or sudden death.
With over 40 years of experience, I am a good match for many types of clients. However, I’m especially helpful to those experiencing life transitions that are difficult and who are open to adding a counselor to their team. My areas of expertise are : Aging, Parenting issues, Mental/Emotional Health Concerns, Relationship challenges/Couples Counseling and processing Grief and Loss from disease, moving, animal loss or sudden death.
Are you ready to change what isn't working in your life? Struggling with anxiety, self-defeating thoughts, life transitions, parenting stress, or just feeling lost and alone? Together, we will set goals and uncover your strengths.
Are you ready to change what isn't working in your life? Struggling with anxiety, self-defeating thoughts, life transitions, parenting stress, or just feeling lost and alone? Together, we will set goals and uncover your strengths.
Melissa Bartholomew
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kamuela, HI 96743 (Online Only)
I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, stress, burnout, communication, and parenting. When we meet, we will discuss together what goals we want to work towards in counseling. I like to build upon individual strengths as we tackle your life challenges. I often use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as they hold the belief that all forms of human suffering is a normal part of life. I also take a holistic view in your overall health.
I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, stress, burnout, communication, and parenting. When we meet, we will discuss together what goals we want to work towards in counseling. I like to build upon individual strengths as we tackle your life challenges. I often use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as they hold the belief that all forms of human suffering is a normal part of life. I also take a holistic view in your overall health.
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With 20 years of experience in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy, I am one of the few Japanese-English bilingual, Marriage and Family Therapists in the State of Hawaii. I provide therapeutic services to adults and children with a systemic focus on intercultural relationships, teenagers and their family systems, and preventive care for mothers in various stages of their motherhood. I have led Mauli Ola Care, a private psychotherapeutic practice since 2008 and have also provided clinical supervision for post-graduate therapists for their MFT licensure.
With 20 years of experience in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy, I am one of the few Japanese-English bilingual, Marriage and Family Therapists in the State of Hawaii. I provide therapeutic services to adults and children with a systemic focus on intercultural relationships, teenagers and their family systems, and preventive care for mothers in various stages of their motherhood. I have led Mauli Ola Care, a private psychotherapeutic practice since 2008 and have also provided clinical supervision for post-graduate therapists for their MFT licensure.
Wilson Cheh Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waimea, HI 96743
Aloha! I am a bi-cultural engineer-turned-therapist with experience in several clinical specialties that enables me to provide effective, high impact, outcome-focused services to my clients. I welcome opportunities in supporting adults, young adults, couples & families to navigate through tough seasons of feeling overwhelmed, experiencing loss in transitions, or dealing with painful/complex circumstances. I tend to digest & integrate a wide range of information along with having a sensitivity to generational, cultural, & racial influences. My style is both conversational & experiential, advocating for empowerment & hope.
Aloha! I am a bi-cultural engineer-turned-therapist with experience in several clinical specialties that enables me to provide effective, high impact, outcome-focused services to my clients. I welcome opportunities in supporting adults, young adults, couples & families to navigate through tough seasons of feeling overwhelmed, experiencing loss in transitions, or dealing with painful/complex circumstances. I tend to digest & integrate a wide range of information along with having a sensitivity to generational, cultural, & racial influences. My style is both conversational & experiential, advocating for empowerment & hope.
I am encouraged that you have taken the first step to feeling better. Therapy is really hard work ~ and absolutely worth it. Feeling stuck is not a way of life ~ together we can get you moving again.
I provide a safe, grace-filled environment to deal with life's challenges. I would love to walk alongside you to uncover your authentic life.
I am encouraged that you have taken the first step to feeling better. Therapy is really hard work ~ and absolutely worth it. Feeling stuck is not a way of life ~ together we can get you moving again.
I provide a safe, grace-filled environment to deal with life's challenges. I would love to walk alongside you to uncover your authentic life.
If you are struggling with past, present or future stress, I can help you find your balance. Together, we’ll explore your reasons for seeking therapy and create a plan that meets your needs. With your age and stage of life in mind, we’ll choose the most effective strategies for you. I offer a safe place to process trauma and grief. I offer you acceptance, skillful assistance, encouragement and compassion.
If you are struggling with past, present or future stress, I can help you find your balance. Together, we’ll explore your reasons for seeking therapy and create a plan that meets your needs. With your age and stage of life in mind, we’ll choose the most effective strategies for you. I offer a safe place to process trauma and grief. I offer you acceptance, skillful assistance, encouragement and compassion.
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Number of Therapists in Kamuela, HI
10+
Average cost per session
$132
Therapists in Kamuela, HI who prioritize treating:
88% | Anxiety |
88% | Self Esteem |
75% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Depression |
75% | Stress |
69% | Coping Skills |
56% | Grief |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
87% | Hawaii Medical Services Association |
73% | Hawaii Medical Assurance Association |
73% | University Health Alliance |
How Therapists in Kamuela, HI see their clients
75% | In Person and Online | |
25% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
72% | Female | |
28% | Male |
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The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.