Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Waipahu, HI

I am a mental health counselor who has worked in the mental health field for over nineteen years and have been a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and a licensed mental health counselor in Hawaii since 2013. Additionally, I have collaborated with clients of various ages, ethnicies, cultures, Nationalities and from all social classes dealing with a wide range of issues. My experience is vast as I have worked with the following: neuro-psychiatric, suicidal ideation/attempts, LGBTQIA, PTSD, anger management, grief/loss, trauma, abuse, relationship issues, school counseling, juvenile justice, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and the like.

With a passion for working with people, I welcome you to Mana'o Counseling Services. As a therapist, my goal is to help you navigate through obstacles that may be making it difficult for you to be your best self. My experience includes working with adolescents and adults as they are maneuvering through difficult transitional stages. As a military veteran I am especially compassionate and familiar with the unique lifestyle that comes with serving our country. I am currently accepting new clients from all backgrounds.

Aloha, my name is LaVon, and I want to first say great job on taking the first and necessary step to address your challenges. Therapy can provide you with the space you need to safely and openly explore your experiences of trauma, conflict, and loss. Addressing these experiences in therapy without the stigmas and fear of judgment can be useful in alleviating stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. The relationship that ensues between the client and therapist along with the client's strengths, insight, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, facilitates growth toward goal achievement for the client.

Want to live a happier more fulfilling life but unsure of where to start? Let me support you in becoming the best you that you can be! Everyone needs a little help and someone to talk to every now and then. Start your journey here. My name is Amanda and I have over 10 years of therapy experience. I’ve worked with younger children in preschools, older children and adolescents within the public school environment, specialized in working with autistic children in the classroom, and helped children, adolescents and adults in crisis at a psychiatric hospital.

Tyra S. Gardner is a Psychotherapist and CEO of At A Moments Notice, LLC. Tyra is a passionate scholar-practitioner in the field of mental health, who divides her time between clinical practice, training and business consulting. In her clinical practice, she delivers cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based treatments to adults and adolescent clients with a range of emotional behavioral and adjustment problems including anger management, anxiety, stress, depression and relationship issues.

Alyssa Watson, MS, is an Associate Mental Health Counselor working toward licensure as an LMHC. She received her Masters in Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Syracuse University in 2021. She also received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Indiana University in 2019. She has experience counseling people from ages 8 to 74, and specializes in children and adolescents. Alyssa has been working in the mental health field for five years. Before counseling, Alyssa began her mental health career working as patient support staff in a psychiatric hospital and residential facilities.

Do you find yourself burdened with repetitive thoughts of “Why can’t I escape my past?” or you can’t seem to escape the guilt or shame associated with a past traumatic event? Do you find it nearly impossible to find peace? These very things rob us daily from experiencing joy, confidence, happiness, peace, and healthy relationships. Relationships are my passion, especially those concerning individuals suffering from issues related to communication, addiction, sexual abuse, loss of identity, intimacy, marriage/divorce, depression, and broken trust. Each individual, in my opinion, is unique and my approach is tailored case specific.

We all experience challenging and sometimes overwhelming periods in life. While turning 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, a greater sense of emotional, mental & spiritual well-being as well as increased self-esteem. Our work together will provide you with the support, guidance and the tools you will need to reach your goals.

Aloha e! My practice, Grace Works, LLC, is a private Counseling Center providing services to individuals, couples and families. My experiences span a number of environments including mental institutions, prisons, drug programs, in-homes, schools, churches, non-profit organizations, courts, and the military. All treatment that I provide endeavors to extend grace and aloha to the recipient(s). It is my firm belief that through this type of extension, true healing and lasting change can take place.

What have you done for YOU lately? Life often happens to us, and we find ourselves unable to get up, let go or move on. Be it a loss, relationship issues, or trauma; sometimes we lose ourselves in the battle to heal from past and present hurts. Therapy is an avenue to explore these thoughts and feelings that weigh us down. It is a safe space to explore the barriers that get in the way of being the best version of you. I’d like to join you on your journey to gain insight and hope. Let’s collaborate and work together to reconnect you with your own strengths, courage and happiness. It’s time to take care of YOU.

Tired of feeling misunderstood, frustrated, and resentful in your relationships? Or maybe you and your loved one(s) repeat the same ineffective cycle over and over with no positive results? What would life be like if you and your loved one(s) "got" each other, you felt heard and cared for? Pretty awesome right? Let's work together to increase connection and peace through understanding the triggers that you may not realize are there for both you and your loved one(s). Call me and let's talk!

Ho'oko LLC is a private counseling center comprised of a team of licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed psychologist, and certified substance abuse counselors. Ho'oko means to fulfill, to complete, come to pass, to succeed. We are driven by the mission to "fulfill lives through counseling."

Do you find yourself waking up, thoughts swirling in the middle of the night? Feeling like there’s too much to juggle? Work, family, friends …your relationships at odds? Angry, frustrated? Anxious? Or feeling blue and unmotivated? Let’s talk.

On the outside, it seems as if you have it all together. But inside, you are struggling with imposter syndrome. Your list of things to do continues to grow, but it seems as if there are never enough hours in the day. You know you should prioritize yourself and your health, but everything and everyone else’s needs seem to dominate your time, energy, and efforts. At the end of the day, you sometimes don’t recognize yourself in the mirror. Your best efforts don't seem to be enough and it’s impacting you and those you love. You want things to get better, but you don’t even know where to start.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and author of the book Woman to Woman: The Truth About Our Intimate Relationships: How We Love, Hurt, and Triumph.

Are you feeling sad, frustrated, or stressed? Are you tired of your problems weighing you down? Are you having difficulties in your relationship? Therapy can enhance self-growth and self-actualization. Let's work together to overcome barriers and improve your life to an optimistic outlook.

I am a "local boy" raised in Waipahu, Hawaii and did my undergraduate and graduate education in Hawaii. I worked as a counselor for Leeward Community College and UH Manoa. I completed my pre-doctoral internship and post doctoral fellowship at UC Berkeley. I also worked as a psychologist and stress management peer program supervisor at UC Santa Barbara and as a psychologist at Hawaii State Hospital. I understand local culture and am familiar with its unique challenges and issues. I also relate well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and have a special interest in depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns.

You can’t control the challenging factors you are faced with in life but you can be empowered by how you perceive and respond. Difficulties, trials, struggles, pain, and grief are unavoidable even if you perceive to make the "right" choices. Life can be hard sometimes and unfair. Even the daily stressors of work, career, family, responsibilities, life transitions, difficult relationships, and lack of expectations being met can weigh you down. You live life through experiences, and experiences are understood through your perceptions. When you develop the tools to manage your perceptions, you can also manage those experiences.

"You are the Potter I am the clay. Mold me and make me, have Thine own way. Lord,I give my life, I give my all to You, To be a willing vessel, to use me through and through." These lyrics describe the reason why I have chosen to pursue my dream in private practice.How often do we find ourselves living a life of mediocrity? Knowing that we have one life to live wouldn't you want it to be dynamic & fullfilling? Life is too short to not be living at our best.