Grief Therapists in Kauai County, HI
My work integrates: Insight; Reichian & Middendorf Breathwork; Deep Emotional Release; Inner-Child; Grief Work; EMDR; Communication Skills; Psychospiritual Purpose.
Psychotherapy that works for individuals and couples ready for change. Breakthrough short term (2-6 sessions) and on-going (for people who live on Kauai) transformational work from a licensed psychotherapist with over 43 years experience. With clarity, compassion, breathwork, & expert mindbody skill, I will help you identify & release emotions, body armoring, & inappropriate patterns of consciousness that deny you your vitality & wholeness. Couples learn to identify and change how their early conditioning and automatic defenses sabotage healthy, loving relating.
My work integrates: Insight; Reichian & Middendorf Breathwork; Deep Emotional Release; Inner-Child; Grief Work; EMDR; Communication Skills; Psychospiritual Purpose.
Psychotherapy that works for individuals and couples ready for change. Breakthrough short term (2-6 sessions) and on-going (for people who live on Kauai) transformational work from a licensed psychotherapist with over 43 years experience. With clarity, compassion, breathwork, & expert mindbody skill, I will help you identify & release emotions, body armoring, & inappropriate patterns of consciousness that deny you your vitality & wholeness. Couples learn to identify and change how their early conditioning and automatic defenses sabotage healthy, loving relating.
Kelli Cortes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hanalei, HI 96714 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing a crisis, unresolved grief, or have survived a trauma.
As a trauma-focused eclectic therapist, I utilize a broad range of therapeutic approaches in order to best meet the needs of my clients. I specialize in trauma recovery. The majority of my clients struggle with the effects of PTSD, C-PTSD, and other anxiety-based disorders. My goal is to empower YOU to find solutions to your concerns. YOU will identify your needs and therapeutic goals. YOU are the expert in your life!
I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing a crisis, unresolved grief, or have survived a trauma.
As a trauma-focused eclectic therapist, I utilize a broad range of therapeutic approaches in order to best meet the needs of my clients. I specialize in trauma recovery. The majority of my clients struggle with the effects of PTSD, C-PTSD, and other anxiety-based disorders. My goal is to empower YOU to find solutions to your concerns. YOU will identify your needs and therapeutic goals. YOU are the expert in your life!
Tired of feeling overwhelmed by chronic pain? By life? Despite visiting numerous doctors, you've found no real answers or relief. You're not alone. I've recovered from years of chronic pain, so I understand firsthand how debilitating it can be. Your pain is 100% real—it's not just "all in your head." Here's the thing: our bodies are deeply connected to our thoughts and emotions. If you're ready to address the root cause of your chronic symptoms, I can guide you towards relief and empowerment, offering strategies to relieve not only your pain but also to address issues like anxiety, depression, grief, and identity development.
Tired of feeling overwhelmed by chronic pain? By life? Despite visiting numerous doctors, you've found no real answers or relief. You're not alone. I've recovered from years of chronic pain, so I understand firsthand how debilitating it can be. Your pain is 100% real—it's not just "all in your head." Here's the thing: our bodies are deeply connected to our thoughts and emotions. If you're ready to address the root cause of your chronic symptoms, I can guide you towards relief and empowerment, offering strategies to relieve not only your pain but also to address issues like anxiety, depression, grief, and identity development.
Shawn Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kapaa, HI 96746 (Online Only)
While I have experience with a variety of therapeutic issues, I specialize in serious medical concerns, grief and loss, couple/family conflict, trauma, depression & anxiety.
Are you seeking emotional support for yourself, your marriage or family? 'Sometimes feel caught in destructive conflicts with those you love? Are you or someone close to you impacted by a serious medical diagnosis? Or have you lost a beloved person in your life? These experiences and many others, can lead us to feel devastated or out of control. Therapy as a strength building relationship in which we explore your most challenging life stories with privacy, compassion and without judgment. When we meet, I'll invite you to set aside your day to day stressors and focus on new ways to improve your life.
While I have experience with a variety of therapeutic issues, I specialize in serious medical concerns, grief and loss, couple/family conflict, trauma, depression & anxiety.
Are you seeking emotional support for yourself, your marriage or family? 'Sometimes feel caught in destructive conflicts with those you love? Are you or someone close to you impacted by a serious medical diagnosis? Or have you lost a beloved person in your life? These experiences and many others, can lead us to feel devastated or out of control. Therapy as a strength building relationship in which we explore your most challenging life stories with privacy, compassion and without judgment. When we meet, I'll invite you to set aside your day to day stressors and focus on new ways to improve your life.
Some chapters in our lives are harder than others. Does this one feel like it’s been going on too long? It’s not uncommon to feel stuck or unsure of what to do next. Change can be scary, but it is also an opportunity for a better life! Are life’s burdens wearing you down? Are you struggling in your close relationships or with a troubled marriage? Are you a young adult trying to find your way, someone burdened by parenting demands, facing health or employment challenges, or grieving a loss? We can work together to identify obstacles to your happiness & build on your strengths as we work together toward the next chapter in your life!
Some chapters in our lives are harder than others. Does this one feel like it’s been going on too long? It’s not uncommon to feel stuck or unsure of what to do next. Change can be scary, but it is also an opportunity for a better life! Are life’s burdens wearing you down? Are you struggling in your close relationships or with a troubled marriage? Are you a young adult trying to find your way, someone burdened by parenting demands, facing health or employment challenges, or grieving a loss? We can work together to identify obstacles to your happiness & build on your strengths as we work together toward the next chapter in your life!
Clients who are struggling with depression, grief, trauma, anxiety, substance use, or intimacy issues are encouraged to reach out and find the support they need.
I work with clients who are looking to transform their lives, are motivated to create positive changes and express their best selves. Would you like to find the motivation to create a new way of being in your world? Have you been wondering about your personal life, relationships, job, or business and thinking, “Is this it?” If so, you have come to the right place to imagine and create something different.
Clients who are struggling with depression, grief, trauma, anxiety, substance use, or intimacy issues are encouraged to reach out and find the support they need.
I work with clients who are looking to transform their lives, are motivated to create positive changes and express their best selves. Would you like to find the motivation to create a new way of being in your world? Have you been wondering about your personal life, relationships, job, or business and thinking, “Is this it?” If so, you have come to the right place to imagine and create something different.
Chelsea Haaland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Princeville, HI 96722 (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious, irritable and overwhelmed? Let’s talk about strategies to overcome negative thoughts, calm stress and improve your mood. I help people develop the tools to manage their symptoms of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship difficulties, personality disorders, work through grief, and build self esteem. I am a certified perinatal mental health professional and specialize in Maternal Mental Health (pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum), including helping women experiencing postpartum anxiety and depression, infertility, IVF and miscarriage.
Are you feeling anxious, irritable and overwhelmed? Let’s talk about strategies to overcome negative thoughts, calm stress and improve your mood. I help people develop the tools to manage their symptoms of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship difficulties, personality disorders, work through grief, and build self esteem. I am a certified perinatal mental health professional and specialize in Maternal Mental Health (pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum), including helping women experiencing postpartum anxiety and depression, infertility, IVF and miscarriage.
Sarah Lou Warren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hanalei, HI 96714 (Online Only)
I am honored to hold space for women navigating the initiation into motherhood, infertility, pregnancy loss, and birth trauma.
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!
I am honored to hold space for women navigating the initiation into motherhood, infertility, pregnancy loss, and birth trauma.
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!
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.
Leilani Maxera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kapaa, HI 96746 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Kanaka ʻŌiwi therapist who is queer, poly, kink, asexual/aromantic, and sex-worker friendly. I value harm reductionist, abolitionist, anti-capitalist, and anti-colonial therapy practices. I also love working to support other people in the healing and helping professions. I avidly support reproductive rights and the rights of transgender people, and can offer support to any individuals struggling with what is currently happening to erode these rights.
I am a Kanaka ʻŌiwi therapist who is queer, poly, kink, asexual/aromantic, and sex-worker friendly. I value harm reductionist, abolitionist, anti-capitalist, and anti-colonial therapy practices. I also love working to support other people in the healing and helping professions. I avidly support reproductive rights and the rights of transgender people, and can offer support to any individuals struggling with what is currently happening to erode these rights.
There are times in life when people go round and round, and wonder if that is all life has to give...if you feel that the behavior, thoughts, and feelings of yourself or others are not working, then reaching a hand out to an expert who can look for alternatives makes sense.
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Often, therapists have a “why” for their work— a reason or experience that kicked it all off for them. My “why” is my family. We’ve dealt with chronic illnesses and know all too well the toll it can take. In our journey toward healing we found NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback and our lives have never been the same. It has helped my family in countless ways and my goal is to train as many willing brains as possible! I truly believe healing must happen from a spiritual, psychological and medical perspective. My “why” has grown from my family to yours, and I can’t wait to partner with you in your healing journey.
Often, therapists have a “why” for their work— a reason or experience that kicked it all off for them. My “why” is my family. We’ve dealt with chronic illnesses and know all too well the toll it can take. In our journey toward healing we found NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback and our lives have never been the same. It has helped my family in countless ways and my goal is to train as many willing brains as possible! I truly believe healing must happen from a spiritual, psychological and medical perspective. My “why” has grown from my family to yours, and I can’t wait to partner with you in your healing journey.
Stacey Hedges
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LMHC
Verified Verified
Kapaa, HI 96746 (Online Only)
Aloha and mahalo nui loa for showing up today and taking a brave step towards experiencing a more fulfilling and joyful life! My focus is to build a trusting relationship with you, truly listen with compassion to understand your needs and collaborate with you to meet your expectations. I am a licensed mental health therapist in Hawaii with 20 years of professional work experience. I enjoy working with clients of all ages including children, teenagers and adults with a variety of presenting needs as well as multicultural counseling with clients including Asian-Americans, Black-Americans, immigrants and LGBTQIA+ clients.
Aloha and mahalo nui loa for showing up today and taking a brave step towards experiencing a more fulfilling and joyful life! My focus is to build a trusting relationship with you, truly listen with compassion to understand your needs and collaborate with you to meet your expectations. I am a licensed mental health therapist in Hawaii with 20 years of professional work experience. I enjoy working with clients of all ages including children, teenagers and adults with a variety of presenting needs as well as multicultural counseling with clients including Asian-Americans, Black-Americans, immigrants and LGBTQIA+ clients.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, sad, frustrated? As a licensed clinical social worker in private practice for the past eighteen years, I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and life transitions. I also have experience in medical social work and aging issues. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental, collaborative, and supportive environment where you can safely explore new possibilities for sustainable growth and transformation. "Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference." - Virginia Satir
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, sad, frustrated? As a licensed clinical social worker in private practice for the past eighteen years, I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and life transitions. I also have experience in medical social work and aging issues. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental, collaborative, and supportive environment where you can safely explore new possibilities for sustainable growth and transformation. "Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference." - Virginia Satir
Many of us find ourselves feeling like we are broken and unlovable, like there is something innately wrong with us. If you are feeling this way, I would like to support you in coming back to your inner guidance. You are the expert of your life, and I am committed to gently guiding you back to wellness and wholeness.
Many of us find ourselves feeling like we are broken and unlovable, like there is something innately wrong with us. If you are feeling this way, I would like to support you in coming back to your inner guidance. You are the expert of your life, and I am committed to gently guiding you back to wellness and wholeness.
Dr. Carolyn Williams-Orlando (Dr. Willow)
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Princeville, HI 96722
Thank you for reaching out. Taking care of our mental health is as important as caring for our physical health. Learning to love and accept ourselves, appreciate our differences, and turn our disadvantages into advantages is possible. Genetics are something we cannot change, however, the environments we create for ourselves, both internally and externally, are something which we have some control over. If you have attentional or behavioral concerns, are healing from abuse or trauma, feeling lost, disconnected, anxious, depressed, confused, in spiritual distress, or troubled in relationships, then please give me a call.
Thank you for reaching out. Taking care of our mental health is as important as caring for our physical health. Learning to love and accept ourselves, appreciate our differences, and turn our disadvantages into advantages is possible. Genetics are something we cannot change, however, the environments we create for ourselves, both internally and externally, are something which we have some control over. If you have attentional or behavioral concerns, are healing from abuse or trauma, feeling lost, disconnected, anxious, depressed, confused, in spiritual distress, or troubled in relationships, then please give me a call.
Lynn Pizzitola
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, AAMFT
Verified Verified
Kapaa, HI 96746 (Online Only)
If you're having difficulty with relationships, parenting or a life transition...if you're feeling anxious, depressed, or stressed...or if you are just not as happy or fulfilled as you would like to be, you can take more control of your daily experience. If you are ready to explore more hopeful possibilities for your future, you could benefit from giving me a call. My work is multifaceted, with its roots in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. How we feel and what we do are primarily determined by our thoughts about the events in our lives.
If you're having difficulty with relationships, parenting or a life transition...if you're feeling anxious, depressed, or stressed...or if you are just not as happy or fulfilled as you would like to be, you can take more control of your daily experience. If you are ready to explore more hopeful possibilities for your future, you could benefit from giving me a call. My work is multifaceted, with its roots in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. How we feel and what we do are primarily determined by our thoughts about the events in our lives.
Brittni Brooks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR, KAP, CBT-i
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Koloa, HI 96756 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with intrusive thoughts, distressing memories, and anxiety? EMDR therapy helps to effectively process trauma and allows you to live you life with more ease and regulation. I work with adults and teens to relieve symptoms of PTSD, OCD, addiction, and insomnia. If you have tried talk therapy but still struggle, I welcome you to try EMDR. I utilize ego-state parts work and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy as needed. Throughout the healing process, you will notice increased self-trust and a natural release of old coping strategies. You deserve to live life fully, free from the distraction and pain of old wounds.
Do you struggle with intrusive thoughts, distressing memories, and anxiety? EMDR therapy helps to effectively process trauma and allows you to live you life with more ease and regulation. I work with adults and teens to relieve symptoms of PTSD, OCD, addiction, and insomnia. If you have tried talk therapy but still struggle, I welcome you to try EMDR. I utilize ego-state parts work and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy as needed. Throughout the healing process, you will notice increased self-trust and a natural release of old coping strategies. You deserve to live life fully, free from the distraction and pain of old wounds.
Aloha,
I value the diversity of healthy relationships and recognize their importance in both individual and family life cycle development. I also understand how painful conflicted relationships in the here and now or from the past can be. I integrate traditional and contemporary psychotherapy to assist adults, children, couples and families in addressing the challenges they face. Using a strength-based framework, I work compassionately with clients to find individualized solutions to life's most personal and difficult problems.
Aloha,
I value the diversity of healthy relationships and recognize their importance in both individual and family life cycle development. I also understand how painful conflicted relationships in the here and now or from the past can be. I integrate traditional and contemporary psychotherapy to assist adults, children, couples and families in addressing the challenges they face. Using a strength-based framework, I work compassionately with clients to find individualized solutions to life's most personal and difficult problems.
Mariana Ferrari-Elzaurdia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Princeville, HI 96722
Most of us experience times when we need help to deal with problems and issues that cause us emotional distress. If you are having a problem or dilemma that is making you feel overwhelmed, you may benefit from the assistance of an experienced, trained professional. Mental health professionals offer the caring and expert assistance that people need during stressful times.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist the focus of my work is to understand my clients' symptoms and interaction patterns within their existing environment. I am trained to work with people focusing on how they relate to others.
Most of us experience times when we need help to deal with problems and issues that cause us emotional distress. If you are having a problem or dilemma that is making you feel overwhelmed, you may benefit from the assistance of an experienced, trained professional. Mental health professionals offer the caring and expert assistance that people need during stressful times.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist the focus of my work is to understand my clients' symptoms and interaction patterns within their existing environment. I am trained to work with people focusing on how they relate to others.
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.