Therapists in Kula, HI

Behavior is an alamalgamation of learned patterns that lead to particular outcomes. Engaging in therapy with Counseling Alternatives for Recovery Maintenance (CARM) will help you identify patterns that no longer serve your desired goals and will help you develop in ways that improve your quality of life...Are you ready?

I know what it’s like to deeply love someone and yet not bring your best self to the relationship. I learned how to have a healthy relationship through facing my fears of vulnerability and failure and taking responsibility for my actions in my relationship. I seek to help couples who are highly committed to one another and are facing a crisis or struggling to connect. When there is crisis or stress, we often rely on unhelpful habits and ways of communicating that wear on our relationships. Let’s work on that love connection that you are both are wanting.

I view therapy as a collaborative process toward healing, where I helps folks identify and bring awareness to their behavioral patterns, build curiosity about where these patterns come from and how they serve/served them, and how they may get in the way of thriving. In therapy, I help people develop new skills, perspectives, and offer additional options and pathways for living, not just surviving. Licensed as a clinical psychologist for 3+ years and have 9+ years of working in mental health in a variety of settings including schools, community outpatient, residential treatment, psychiatric hospitals, and integrated healthcare.

Depression, anxiety, trauma, and other negative influences can foster doubt and isolation. Fears usurp our natural capacity for joy. Life transitions are challenging and affect entire families. Don't go it alone. Psychotherapy can help evoke wholeness and health, renew relationships and perspective. Be the person you were born to be. Know yourself and make an informed change.

Currently accepting new clients! My approach is a down-to-earth combination of the practical and the spiritual. If anxiety, depression, old habits, body image/food issues, or low self-worth are preventing you from having the kind of life you yearn for, I can be of service. Left unprocessed, our early life experiences, traumas, and core beliefs about self and others can hold us back from living our full freedom and potential. I see myself as a guide, holding safe space to help you navigate the questions/challenges and learn to trust your inner wisdom.

I offer lovingly honest support to individuals and couples motivated to create change in their lives. Clients that work with me often gain insights, feel more connected to themselves and others and increase their emotional well being.

I am Native Hawaiian, born and raised in Hawai’i with 13+ years of experience and solid training as a licensed clinical health psychologist and 8 years of leadership experience in healthcare. Therapy is a process of growth, learning, and change. My role is to support, guide, coach, and educate. I have specialized training in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, depression, trauma, and psychological treatments for medical disorders- chronic pain and diabetes. I am trained in two highly effective/evidence based treatments- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia.

We all experience challenging and overwhelming periods in life. We often turn to friends, family, or faith is often helpful in navigating life's paths, we also benefit from a trained ear that can listen from the outside. Therapy is a safe place for exploration; a journey towards more fulfilling relationships and a time of learning new ideas and skill sets to enjoy a more satisfying life. I work with clients in a safe confidential setting where we can explore any issues that are of concern to you.

Are you feeling lonely, depressed, anxious, angry or just dissatisfied with your relationships, your work, or your life? We all are conditioned by our experiences and impacted by genetics, but with awareness and compassion you can begin to make choices that are more fulfilling, satisfying and meaningful. The more we are able to meet the full range of our emotions and all aspects of our internal dialogue, the more freedom we have to be our genuine selves.

Aloha Ka Kou, My name is Monique Pualani Anuenue Gomes and I would be honored to provide you with "Culturally Sensitive" therapeutic services. Please allow me to lend my Kokua (help) and walk with you through this therapeutic journey. Being Native Hawaiian born & raised on Oahu island, have experience working with Hawaii's Unique Multicultural population. According to a recent study by Krogstad (2015) Hawaii is home to the Nation's Largest Multiracial American population. This means, 1 out of 4 individuals (24%) identify with multiracial or multicultural ancestry. Therefore, to provide "culturally sensitive" therapeutic services, is to, provide "competent" therapeutic services.

The human experience can be extremely challenging at times. With practice, you can learn to navigate the difficult parts of life with more ease, acceptance, and inner peace. I believe in the proven benefits of mindfulness-based therapies which is why my approach to therapy is hands on using therapy models such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCB). I specialize in treating depression and anxiety disorders, and helping people navigate difficult life transitions.

Life can be full of challenges and unexpected events. I can help assist you in processing the things you can't control, while simultaneously taking charge of the things you can control. Whether you are suffering from PTSD, sexual abuse, death of a loved one, divorce, chronic illness, cancer, work issues, addiction, depression, or anxiety, you do not need to navigate those challenges alone. Every day life (and a pandemic!) can also be reason enough to want additional support. Together, we can explore and identify the patterns in your life that are no longer helpful so you can become your best self!

Having been in private practice since 2008, working with individuals, couples, in residential recovery treatment and with groups across the island of Maui, CA and OR. I enjoy working with those ready and willing to make changes in order to grow , to live a more balanced, fulfilling life by bringing compassion & understanding to behavior patterns, initiating change, and orienting toward their true life goals. I focus on issues of life transitions, specialize in couples & intimacy coaching (PACT), Birth Trauma Healing as well as Relational Somatic Trauma Recovery and post traumatic and spiritual growth.

Aloha! I believe therapy is transformation. We enter therapy because we want something in our lives to change. Often that change begins with changing our relationship with ourselves. How we talk to ourselves, think about ourselves, treat and understand ourselves. I work to help you deepen your compassion for yourself, deepen your respect for traumas you have survived and grow your awareness of your unique gifts, strengths and purpose. I'm also passionate about assisting mental health counselors and marriage family therapists reach licensure and offer online group supervision/individual supervision to post-grad therapists.

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.

I specialize in treating eating disorders, but I have years of experience working with a diverse array of concerns, including trauma, depression, and anxiety. We all developed ways to survive painful situations and emotions. But when you have an eating disorder, the survival mechanism becomes the very thing that robs you of the fullness of life. In order to heal, you need to journey into the heart of yourself and greet the fear, discomfort, and pain. This takes courage, and a lot of support. As a therapist, I get in the weeds with you and stand beside you as you take on this most important journey towards recovery.