Teletherapy for Waianae, HI

Aloha! My name is Amanda and I am born and raised on the Leeward side of Oahu. I received my undergraduate degree from UH Hilo and my graduate degree from Chaminade University in Honolulu. I utilize various approaches as needed for each individual I work with, including Person centered and individualized solution-focused therapy, goal setting, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices.

Aloha, my name is Christopher Lopa. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in Hawaii. I find immense fulfillment in working with adolescent clients, particularly those aged 13-19, who are navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. My comfort lies in creating a supportive and empathetic space for them to explore and address these issues. Witnessing their resilience and growth during this critical stage of development is incredibly rewarding, and I am passionate about helping them build the skills and resilience needed for a brighter future.

Aloha! If you're here, you are ready for change. In all hardships, pain and suffering, there are also blessings in disguise. Despite our challenges, we can always choose aloha! Remember it's not the destination that's important, but the journey. I'd love to help you find your way to a healthier and happier you. Choose a lifetime of struggle or choose aloha, the choice is always yours!

Anolani Na'au Pono, Center for Well-Being is a place of wellness that advocates and promotes "healing" from within. Here we strive to work collaboratively with youths, adults, seniors and/or families as they navigate behavioral, emotional and mental health challenges that impedes, interrupts and/or disrupts their sense of wellness and well being. Consistent with Native Hawaiian concepts of "Us, We, Our and Together" it is our intent to acknowledge, nourish and nurture ones' individual seed of wellness by cultivating a positive sense of self, positive and productive relationships and meaningful connections.

Aloha! My name is Raenissa, but I go by Noe. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and have been practicing within the field of Social Work for approximately 20 years. My work experience has primarily been with children and families in the Wai’anae and Kapolei areas, although my employment experience has given me the opportunity to serve many different populations — individuals and families — from Kahala to Kahuku to Ka’ena and most everywhere in between.

Aloha! I'm Amanda Odish, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Hawai'i. My approach is compassion-based, existential, solution-focused, positive, and trauma-informed. My goal is to assist you with learning coping skills, tools, and experiential competence so that you need not rely on a therapist. I am here to support your transition to health on all levels! I have experience working with folks who have endured severe trauma of all kinds, along with accompanying symptoms such as severe anxiety, depression, and grief.

Hi, my name is Sarah Adams, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based on the Big Island of Hawaii and serving clients statewide via telehealth. I help clients aged 14 and up navigate a variety of life challenges. I use a client-centered, strength-based approach to best tailor our collaborative efforts to work for you. I lean toward CBT because our thoughts and our behaviors are the things that are under our control to change.

Aloha Mai Kakou! Anger Management? Feeling Depressed? Stressed Out? Domestic Violence? PTSD? Addiction? Marriage issues? Challenges With Your Children? Are you just satisfied with how things are in your life? Do you want change? Maybe you need to work on your communication with your spouse or your family members? Perhaps your love life has lost its spark? Are you just settling with what things are or the way things are? It is what is it? NO! It is not!! I am offering you the chance to change your life. Make today the start of a new day. I provide individual, couples and or family sessions depending on the need of the client. Malama

Ahmal Allen MFT-870 Highly experienced and skilled individual with a background in individual and family services, specifically in the field of marriage and family therapy. I have a strong commitment to service and a passion for promoting growth and well-being. I am adept at working with people from different backgrounds and cultures and have a strong understanding of multiculturalism and cultural competency. My clients enjoy being able to take this journey at their speed and always leave therapy feeling better than they did when they arrived.

Aloha! My name is Roger Kaina Watson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) located in Hawaii on the island of Oahu and working with individuals statewide through telehealth. My overall approach to therapy is Client-centered, strength-based, and focused on the needs of the clients. My clientele will focus on men, young adult men, and teen boys who have difficulty with depression, anxiety, behavior, relationships among other challenges.

Hello! My name is Zachary Rankin, and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 10 years of experience as a mental health practitioner. I practice therapy from a collaborative perspective which emphasizes your agency, experiences and growth. I have experience working with all ages, relational dynamics, and mental health challenges. I can help whether you're struggling with relationship conflict, difficulty adjusting to planned or unexpected life changes, disturbing or uncomfortable thoughts or urges, behaviors you'd like to change, major mood disorders, or any other challenge of the human condition.

Listening is Often the Only Thing Needed to Help Someone. Aloha, my name is Shanelle and I know finding a therapist can be a nerve-wrecking and stressful experience. My goal is to make my clients feel safe and welcomed by creating a non-judgmental environment where individuals can be themselves. I have a strong passion for helping individuals achieve mental and emotional wellbeing. I received my Masters degree from Chaminade University and obtained my license in 2022. I have worked in the behavioral health field since 2002 in various capacities, working with both children and adults.

Aloha! My name is Taresa Spade, LCSW. I'm a private practice therapist licensed in the states of Hawaii, California, Washington, Montana, and Minnesota. I bring a down-to-earth and practical approach to therapy, one that embraces real-world solutions while attending to deeper healing, exploration, and empowerment. My goal is to create an environment where you feel comfortable and understood, where our conversations are relatable and engaging. I prefer to build goals from conversations that explore your needs, difficulties, visions, and how the world around you provide support (or not).