Maria Rheba Estante

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC

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Do intrusive thoughts disrupt your day or leave you feeling trapped in cycles of worry or compulsions? Do you feel compelled to perform certain acts or rituals to alleviate anxiety? Are you carrying trauma that still affects how safe, connected, or grounded you feel? Felling isolated and struggling in an unfamiliar environment? If stress, sensory overload, or a recent move has shaken your sense of stability, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Gain coping skills to manage your OCD, heal from trauma and thrive in your new home. Reach out now. I look forward to hearing your story and helping you move toward relief and connection.

Specialized treatment for OCD, Anxiety, Phobias, and PTSD with ERP, EMDR, Brainspotting, CPT, and Flash Technique. Tailored interventions for Neurodiversity, Sensory Overload, Panic, Perfectionism, and Religious Trauma. Targeted strategies to reduce symptoms, strengthen resilience, relapse prevention. Available in CA, CT, FL, HI, IN, MA, NV, SC, VA, VT.

Silence intrusive thoughts, overcome compulsions, and cultivate self-compassion to soothe sensory overwhelm with evidence-based support. Tackle OCD symptoms. Reduce repetitive behaviors, communication struggles, excessive avoidance. Build resilience, nurture your nervous system, increase psychological flexibility, and restore connection to the real you.

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My Practice at a Glance

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Hawaii

Honolulu, HI 96813

(808) 658-8845

Virtual Only (Massachusetts)

Boston, MA 02109

My website

Neurodiversity Affirming Practice offering ACT, Brainspotting, CPT, EMDR, ERP, Flash, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Reach out now.

I specialize in Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Trauma and PTSD and Phobias, Perfectionism

$225 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (808) 658-8845

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.

Hawaii

Honolulu, HI 96813

(808) 658-8845

Virtual Only (Massachusetts)

Boston, MA 02109

My website

Neurodiversity Affirming Practice offering ACT, Brainspotting, CPT, EMDR, ERP, Flash, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Reach out now.

I specialize in Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Trauma and PTSD and Phobias, Perfectionism

$225 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $225
Couple Sessions $350
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem
Anthem BCBS of Virginia
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
CareFirst
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
Hawaii Medical Services Association
Health Net
Humana
Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
Lyra Health
Medicaid
Medicare
MHNet Behavioral Health
Modern Health
Molina Healthcare
Optum
Oscar Health
Oxford
Sentara Health Plans
Spring Health
TRICARE
TriWest
United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

Concierge therapy offers high-availability priority scheduling with tailored care. EMDR or Brainspotting intensives (2-3 hours) at $375 without insurance. Superbills provided for out of network reimbursement claim submissions. Quality therapy should be accessible, personalized, and transparent.

Maria Rheba Estante

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (808) 658-8845

Maria Rheba Estante

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (808) 658-8845

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Hawaii / MFT-897 Maria Rheba Estante

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 10 years

Attended Golden Gate University , MA (I/O Psychology/MFT), Graduated 2015

Additional Credentials

License: Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions 5000358 / 2023

License: Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors 4796-R / 2024

Clinical Fellow of AAMFT. Certified EMDR Therapist with EMDRIA. Advanced training in ERP, Habit Reversal, Brainspotting, CPT and Flash Technique. Specialize in effective, research-based treatment for OCD, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Phobias, and Complex Trauma. DMFT (c) at National University.

Maria Rheba Estante

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (808) 658-8845

Maria Rheba Estante

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (808) 658-8845

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Trauma and PTSD
Phobias, Perfectionism

Expertise

ADHD
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Depression
Dual Diagnosis
First Responders
Grief
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Relationship Issues
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Thinking Disorders
Trichotillomania/Excoriation Disorders
Veterans
Weight Loss
Women's Issues

Compassionate and non-judgmental support for OCD, perfectionism, PTSD, anxiety, phobias, mood disorders, relationships, thinking disorders and sensory overload. Also provide pre-surgical bariatric evaluations. Learn to navigate uncertainty, build clarity, align with values-based decisions, address challenging or intrusive thoughts that interfere with daily functioning. Certified EMDR Therapist

Maria Rheba Estante

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (808) 658-8845

Maria Rheba Estante

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (808) 658-8845

18 Endorsements

Julie Weigel

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

I am highly impressed with Rheba's knowledge and experience related to the complicated treatment of OCD. She also has integrity and impeccable ethics. For therapists, you will find that her marketing coaching takes businesses to the next level.

Elizabeth Z Ribicki

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Maria Rheba Estante truly listens to each client's unique needs and tailors her approach to address the specific challenges they face. Whether it's navigating cultural differences, understanding nuances in customs or foreign language idioms.

Wealth Rituals,The Finance Therapist

PhD, CFEI, MBSR, CHT

Maria is an exceptional therapist who shines brightest when working with gifted and talented individuals seeking efficient solutions. Her ability to understand and address complex issues ensures clients don't spend unnecessary years in therapy.

EMDR Therapy for Burnout & Relationship Trauma

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA

Maria Rheba Estante is efficient and straightforward. She is rational and compassionate about her work with clients. She uses her intuition to guide people to connect with their innate healing drive. She's skilled with CBT and EMDR.

Melinda Andres

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP, ADHDCCP

Rheba provides a solutions-focused, culturally sensitive approach, combined with a client-centered philosophy, making her an invaluable resource for individuals looking to overcome challenges and improve their quality of life.

Michele Villarreal

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA

Sophia J. Dupree

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC

Maria is an exceptionally skilled therapist specializing in the treatment of OCD through ERP and trauma recovery with EMDR, offering clients evidence-based care tailored to their unique needs. Her deep expertise fosters a safe space for healing and growth.

Jenn Hourani

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CLC

Maria is an extremely competent and collaborative therapist. She takes the initiative to keep her skills sharp, while also prioritizing her clients' autonomy. As her colleague, I've learned so much from her insights and generosity.

Hannah Derleth

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC

Maria is well versed in clinical treatment of OCD and ERP/ACT. She is understanding and compassionate and expresses deep care for the work she does with her clients. She genuinely wants everyone to have the skills and motivation to live their best life.

Cassandra Holt Kimbell

Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPCC-S, NCC, EMDR

Rheba has years of experience that shine through in her passion for the field. She is constantly bringing providers and possible clients together. She has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to OCD which is invaluable, and a warm kindness that is too.

Coley Woodward

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LPC, LMHC

Maria is a dynamic trauma therapist who values providing culturally competent holistic care. She excels at building community and ensures all feel welcome and accepted.

Kaylin Jones

Psychologist, MS, PhD

Maria specializes in treating OCD and PTSD in adolescents and adults. She is thoughtful in her approach and seeks to integrate both structure and creativity in her work with clients to fit their unique needs.

Miriam Rubino, LMFT- Integrative Therapy

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, KAP

Maria is an expert in the treatment of OCD and Phobias. Through ERP, EMDR and other trauma informed modalities, she delivers warm and compassionate care, sensible to the needs of those with neurodivergence, and respectful of your value system. A true gem!

Alicia Carmona

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Maria is a compassionate therapist specializing in OCD and trauma. She effectively blends ERP and EMDR to help adults build skills and live by their values. Highly recommend for a supportive, results-focused journey through telehealth.

The BDD and OCD Centre of Greater New York

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS, MSW

Maria is an exceptional Trauma and OCD therapist, seeing the whole person rather than just the symptoms. She has a remarkable ability to identify the root of an issue and get you to healing. Top trauma therapist and number 1 in treating real event OCD.

Rebecca Paushter

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I highly recommend Maria! She is skilled in working with OCD, Anxiety, Phobias, and PTSD, tailoring modalities to the unique needs and experiences of each person. She is grounded, intelligent, and easy to talk to, creating a safe space for her clients.

Cristina Billingsley

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP

Maria is compassionate, insightful, and truly solution-oriented. She helps clients create meaningful, lasting change and doesn't believe in keeping people in therapy longer than they need, unless they choose to continue growing in new areas.

Mariya Croshal

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Maria specializes in OCD and trauma and understands scrupulosity and religious trauma as distinct but interloping conditions. She uses ERP and EMDR very well as separate but equal treatments, to help her clients. She is warm and very skilled as a therapist

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent

Religion

Christian

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Brainspotting
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Habit Reversal Training
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Social Constructionist
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based

Customized psychotherapy using ACT, Brainspotting, EMDR, ERP, HRT, and Solutions-Oriented tools. Focus on OCD, Anxiety, PTSD, Neurodiversity, and Gifted Learners. Skills training and strengths based. Measurement Based Care (MBC) with Deliberate Practice to track progress and refine treatment for high-fidelity person-centered care. Please Note: I do NOT treat relationship or partner focused OCD.

Maria Rheba Estante

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (808) 658-8845

Maria Rheba Estante

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (808) 658-8845

Groups

Pets in Heaven Grief Group (Virtual)

Hosted by

Maria Rheba Estante

Connect to grieving pet parents. Receive extra support from mental health professionals and people experiencing similar circumstances and distress. Learn effective strategies for managing the loss of a best friend in an age of social isolation from pandemic induced lockdowns.Increase your coping skills toolbox to manage the effects an unexpected new reality compounded by other losses from Covid: limited social contacts and travel, potential job loss, etc. Focus on solutions while healing from grief through peer and professional support. Honor the relationship you had in a safe welcoming space. Pets are family we have a right to grieve.

Expertise

Anxiety

Peer Relationships

Types of Therapy

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Age

Teen

Session Cost

$60

Group Meets

Every Sat 11 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

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Moms Squad Babes In Arms Support Group (Virtual)

Hosted by

Maria Rheba Estante

Between your old life and emerging new life, the transition stage is often fraught with uncertainty and frequent change. Especially for new moms, veteran moms, moms dealing with kids at different life phases, etc. It’s both scary and exciting. The cocoon stage is where we find ourselves during these times. Often we must examine our beliefs as we master new roles and tasks demanded of us. Practice the tools of CBT/DBT/Solutions Focused Therapy to navigate motherhood’s changing seasons with a safe environment for group support along the way. Virtual meetings for convenience.

Expertise

Divorce

Parenting

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$70

Group Meets

Every Sun 5 P.M. - 6 P.M.

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Therapist Support Group (Virtual)

Hosted by

Maria Rheba Estante

Biweeekly peer support group for licensed therapists starting 4/22/25. Tuesdays 9:30am-11:00am PT/12:30pm-2:00pm ET.

Expertise

Caregivers

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$70-$80

Group Meets

Every other Tue 9:30 A.M. - 11 A.M.

Location

Aiea, HI 96701

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Location

Primary Location

Hawaii

Honolulu, HI 96813

(808) 658-8845

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Additional Location

Virtual Only (Massachusetts)

Boston, MA 02109

(808) 658-8845

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Neurodiversity Affirming Practice offering ACT, Brainspotting, CPT, EMDR, ERP, Flash, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Reach out now.

Maria Rheba Estante

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC

Call for a free consultation now - (808) 658-8845

Neurodiversity Affirming Practice offering ACT, Brainspotting, CPT, EMDR, ERP, Flash, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Reach out now.

Maria Rheba Estante

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC

Call for a free consultation now - (808) 658-8845

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