Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Hawaii

Are you feeling like losing a sense of direction or are stuck? Many things change in life and it can be extremely difficult to feel adequately in control during the transition. Take a moment now to consider the positive impact counseling can have - no matter where you are in your journey - and that you don't have to be altogether depleted to benefit from it. Counseling is a dynamic, educational process that teaches you tools to help you feel more healthy and balanced. Remember, it's healthy to seek help for yourself. Actually, it's a sign of strength to take care of your needs!

As a native Spanish speaker, Nicole is 100% bilingual in English and Spanish and passionate about working with Hispanic / Latinx populations given her shared experience as a Latina living in North America. Nicole believes healing is unique to each individual and utilizes an eclectic approach to collaborate with clients on their journey toward well-being. Nicole is also a certified yoga instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience with diverse populations such as male inmates in maximum security prisons and women struggling with addiction and domestic violence.

I believe therapy is a gift you give yourself. Until we have the skills to identify our needs, learn to communicate those needs effectively, and give permission to nurture ourselves, we are not fully liberated to love and take care of one another. You can give yourself the gift of therapy. Allow yourself to sit, pause, feel, think, process, and simply be. I believe you have all the resources within you to navigate whatever terrain you have found yourself in life, and it would be my honor to accompany you in your journey to self-discovery.

I have worked with a broad spectrum of emotional problems that affect mental health and I have a perspective that includes the interconnectedness of body, mind and spirit. I honor your uniqueness and approach this work together with curiosity. I am committed to providing a safe, respectful, empathic, nonjudgmental setting to explore your issues together. Distress can be lessened with effective strategies and new skills. My specialized, client-centered approach allows for a connection with my clients where there is a focus on insight, goals and change.

Hello, I'm Paumalū Cassiday, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in mindfulness-based interventions grounded in Hawaiian culture. My therapeutic approach aims to cultivate self-awareness and resilience while addressing challenges such as depression, anxiety, substance use, and anger management. Together, we'll embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery rooted in both evidence-based practice and the healing traditions of Hawaii. My communication style is centered around active listening and reflecting upon what my clients share with me, aiming to gain new or deeper understanding.

Pain is a part of life, but feeling like you're alone in your suffering shouldn't have to be. My goal is to make sure that no matter what you are going through, that you do not feel alone in your struggle. I use a client-centered approach in my therapy and draw from a blend of mindfulness, relational therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, social justice-oriented, and person-centered approaches. I use Brainspotting as a way to provide relief for severe trauma symptoms. Together I believe that we can collaborate in your growth and healing journey to bring you to a place of peace and joy.

As a PhD Sexologist and award-winning Therapist, my passion is rebuilding connection and intimacy for couples or multi-person partnerships who have lost one another. I am a Certified Integrative Medicine Specialist for Mental Health. I offer a holistic and herbal approach to treating mental health disorders while eclectically integrating traditional treatment models that are evidence-based for a whole-system approach that amplifies effect. LCMFT licensed in MD, VA, HI, FL! Clinical Coaching and alternative healing offering in other states. Trained in the following: EF-cT, Gottman, EMDR, NVC, CBT, Mindfulness, Sex Therapy, Tapping

Life is full of challenges and opportunities. Sometimes it takes feeling understood and supported to find perspective that allows us to move forward with greater freedom and empowerment. I would love to help you with this process. Since the counseling relationship involves vulnerability and acceptance, it is important to find a “right fit” counselor. I will work to understand you and collaborate with you to help you reach your goals, and move into a space where you feel greater peace and hope.

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.

Do you feel anxiety, depression, relational stress, grief, loss, & are searching for meaning, purpose, identity, hope, & fullest potential? Trauma can shake us to our core and challenge the way we think and feel about ourselves and the world around us. Together we will collaborate on a compassionate therapeutic plan to understand how your coping skills have protected you, develop new skills, and embrace self-acceptance even as we grow. I also offer therapeutic harp music for relaxation and mindfulness practice if desired! I hope to assist you discover the gifts in your suffering and see yourself in a new light!

During difficult moments, when stress and overwhelming emotions seem to consume us, therapy serves as a valuable resource. It helps alleviate the pressure, soothe emotional distress, and carve out internal space to navigate these challenging experiences. Within the compassionate confines of therapy, these difficulties can be transformed into opportunities for personal growth, heightened self-awareness, acceptance, and a deeper sense of purpose. As a result, everyday life becomes more manageable, fulfilling, and harmonious.

Aloha, My name is Georgianne Nacionales, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Hilo, Hawaii. I deliver therapeutic services to clients statewide via telehealth, providing therapy services to clients of all ages but primarily working with adults while specializing in stress, anxiety, and processing family and relationship issues. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with some Mindfulness Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy tactics to help my clients progress and start feeling better.

In life, we all encounter challenges that can leave us struggling with difficult emotions and feelings. During such moments of distress, seeking support and finding a guide to help navigate these emotions and discover a sense of purpose becomes crucial for personal growth and resilience. Life can be dramatically better by realizing that the key to joy and ease rests inside you. I can help you locate—and utilize—that place. Drawing upon scientifically proven techniques.

Being human can be an incredible experience and also a challenging one. Having support through the journey can make alI the difference. I am here to assist you in better understanding yourself. Tending to your concerns, I will gently guide you to greater clarity, awareness, self confidence, and peace. My approach is person centered, I am here for you, ready to explore anything and everything that is ripe for healing. Beyond this approach, I also work to help you connect to your authentic self. Through the lense of compassion, we will locate the barriers that stand in the way of true fulfillment.

Creating a therapeutic relationship is purposeful and meaningful work. I intend to provide individuals a safe space to process their experiences, free of judgement, and work collaboratively to navigate a path toward a personal, ultimate wellness. My counseling style is warm and supportive, with a humanistic foundation. Through a strength-based lens, I draw on multiple evidenced-based modalities such as Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness Therapy.

Aloha, my name is Marija Galebovic and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Hawaii. I have worked with clients with many different mental health concerns, and my approach is quite eclectic because we are all unique and deserve individualized care. My specialties include anxiety, life transitions, burnout, and stress.

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!

Aloha, my name is Joy and I work with clients who are looking for ways to feel more emotionally balanced, healthy, and full of life. Clients report that they find great relief in our work together, and that they learn to become more kind, loving and happy with themselves.

Aloha, I welcome your call or email. I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and have been working with clients for over 20 years in the field of mind & body wellness, Clinical Hypnotherapy, CBT, DBT, Wellness Counseling and Mindfulness. The combination of blended talk therapy, with other healing modalities provide additional resources for my clients and patients. Somatic therapy, Timeline Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, incorporated with traditional therapy help you to release anxiety, stress or unwanted thoughts and reset your intentions to live mindfully and stay present. I work with individuals, couples, and famiIies.