Judy Waitley
Counselor, LMHC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Let's Connect (607) 300-5448
You’ve spent years feeling like you’re either too much or never enough—battling anxiety, stuck in trauma loops, overwhelmed by life, or trying to keep it all together. Maybe you’re also struggling with disordered eating or body image issues that no one else sees. The overthinking won’t stop, self-doubt keeps shouting, and deep down, you’re exhausted from pretending everything’s fine. You want real self-acceptance, lasting confidence, and actual tools that help—not more toxic positivity. You’re so ready to stop surviving and start actually feeling good in your own skin.
Therapy with me is real, down-to-earth, and rooted in collaboration. It's built on a trauma informed, person-centered perspective. We’ll go at your pace, unpack what’s been keeping you stuck, and build tools that actually work. With warmth, a little humor, and a lot of clarity, we’ll shift old patterns and help you feel more like you again.
I know what it’s like to live in survival mode—I’ve been there too. Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you; it’s about learning to support yourself in a way that finally feels good. Reaching out can be the first brave step toward self-trust. You don’t have to do this alone. If you’re ready for real, lasting change—I’m here.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Judy Waitley now - (607) 300-5448
Let's Connect (607) 300-5448
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Couple Sessions $175
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Hawaii Medical Services Association
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Hawaii / MHC-757 Judy Waitley
- In Practice for 7 years
- Attended Grand Canyon University, Master of Science in Professional Counseling, Graduated 2018
- Licensed by State of Hawaii / MHC-757
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Adverse Religious Experiences
- Anger Management
- Bariatric Surgery Pre and Post-Op
- Body Positivity
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Eating Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Obesity
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- AEDP
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Eclectic
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Waimea, HI 96743
(607) 300-5448