Eating Disorders Therapists in 96744
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Often, concerns present as depression, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, PTSD, OCD, alcohol/drug abuse, social anxiety, insomnia, and weight-loss/regain problems.
Aloha and mahalo for your interest. A Healthful Psychology is holistic, insight-oriented therapy to help improve your mental and physical health and the quality of your life and relationships. Learning, introspection, and motivational discovery will be important elements of our therapeutic work, with the understanding that meaningful and sustained change is the key to thinking and feeling better about your Self, your relationships, and the world you create to fulfill your needs. Challenges notwithstanding, our alliance will provide a safe and non-judgmental “mirrored” space to encourage and support your transitional process.
Often, concerns present as depression, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, PTSD, OCD, alcohol/drug abuse, social anxiety, insomnia, and weight-loss/regain problems.
Aloha and mahalo for your interest. A Healthful Psychology is holistic, insight-oriented therapy to help improve your mental and physical health and the quality of your life and relationships. Learning, introspection, and motivational discovery will be important elements of our therapeutic work, with the understanding that meaningful and sustained change is the key to thinking and feeling better about your Self, your relationships, and the world you create to fulfill your needs. Challenges notwithstanding, our alliance will provide a safe and non-judgmental “mirrored” space to encourage and support your transitional process.
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Anne Toyofuku • Mauli Ola Therapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kaneohe, HI 96744 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with various obstacles and in need of support? Do you find yourself using unhealthy coping skills? It would be my honor to help you learn new ways of coping and to gain insight into making life feel more manageable. Through our journey and collaboration, we will work on overcoming past and current challenges while also learning how to live authentically. I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Trauma, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Behavioral Issues, Insomnia, and Eating Disorders. I provide individual and couples therapy.
Are you struggling with various obstacles and in need of support? Do you find yourself using unhealthy coping skills? It would be my honor to help you learn new ways of coping and to gain insight into making life feel more manageable. Through our journey and collaboration, we will work on overcoming past and current challenges while also learning how to live authentically. I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Trauma, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Behavioral Issues, Insomnia, and Eating Disorders. I provide individual and couples therapy.
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Hello! My name is Dr. Julie Oliveira-Payton. I love to help people decide, prepare for, and celebrate their decision to have bariatric surgery. I have a doctoral degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California and a master's degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I am also board-certified as a Bariatric Counselor and hold a License in Clinical Social Work. What makes my heart sing, is watching people transform their lives. I have been blessed to walk this journey of a 2nd chance of life with bariatric surgery patients for over 15 years.
Hello! My name is Dr. Julie Oliveira-Payton. I love to help people decide, prepare for, and celebrate their decision to have bariatric surgery. I have a doctoral degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California and a master's degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I am also board-certified as a Bariatric Counselor and hold a License in Clinical Social Work. What makes my heart sing, is watching people transform their lives. I have been blessed to walk this journey of a 2nd chance of life with bariatric surgery patients for over 15 years.
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Christine Park - Hiki Nō Counseling
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, REAT, NCC, CMP
Verified Verified
Kaneohe, HI 96744 (Online Only)
As a counselor, I utilize a strengths-based and person-centered approach. I believe in fostering genuine connections and cultivating resilience within individuals. Each person possesses inherent strengths waiting to be unearthed, and my role is to provide a safe and supportive space for this exploration. Being born and raised in Hawaiʻi, my approach is informed by the spirit of aloha and local Hawaiian values. I prioritize building trust and creating a sense of belonging. I recognize the importance of cultural identity and honor the diverse backgrounds of those I work with.
As a counselor, I utilize a strengths-based and person-centered approach. I believe in fostering genuine connections and cultivating resilience within individuals. Each person possesses inherent strengths waiting to be unearthed, and my role is to provide a safe and supportive space for this exploration. Being born and raised in Hawaiʻi, my approach is informed by the spirit of aloha and local Hawaiian values. I prioritize building trust and creating a sense of belonging. I recognize the importance of cultural identity and honor the diverse backgrounds of those I work with.
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Hi! I'm Ben, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I know life doesn't always go as planned, and let's face it, it can be hard. My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental place for you to explore ways to cope, adapt to change, challenge yourself, and work through emotional, career, and personal difficulties. My hope is for each client to gain a sense of empowerment, learn their abilities and work together to create a unique, individual plan for their personal success. I am comfortable working with all walks of life.
Hi! I'm Ben, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I know life doesn't always go as planned, and let's face it, it can be hard. My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental place for you to explore ways to cope, adapt to change, challenge yourself, and work through emotional, career, and personal difficulties. My hope is for each client to gain a sense of empowerment, learn their abilities and work together to create a unique, individual plan for their personal success. I am comfortable working with all walks of life.
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Steven Phillip Katz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kaneohe, HI 96744
I focus on helping a client work on personal issues as well as primary relationships. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, and addictions. Counseling is a partnership. You're the expert in running your life and I have the training and experience in partnering with others. I specialize in helping to improve your relationships with other people. I am licensed in Hawaii and I hold a Masters with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy. Recently hosted the TV Show "Shrink Rap Hawaii. You can find my shows on YouTube.
I focus on helping a client work on personal issues as well as primary relationships. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, and addictions. Counseling is a partnership. You're the expert in running your life and I have the training and experience in partnering with others. I specialize in helping to improve your relationships with other people. I am licensed in Hawaii and I hold a Masters with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy. Recently hosted the TV Show "Shrink Rap Hawaii. You can find my shows on YouTube.
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As a Marriage & Family Therapist I specialize in depression & relationship therapy. My treatment approach is client centered & geared towards working "with you", & loved ones if so requested. We will develop a plan together that involves psychotherapy & treatment goals built around activities, places & things you and your loved one's enjoy. I am always honored to be a part of a person's or couple's journey towards increased health and mental wellness. Nothing is more rewarding to me than helping someone uncover happiness. I am from Kailua, & have over 27 years of experience working directly with people recovering from mild/severe depression & other emotional situations.
As a Marriage & Family Therapist I specialize in depression & relationship therapy. My treatment approach is client centered & geared towards working "with you", & loved ones if so requested. We will develop a plan together that involves psychotherapy & treatment goals built around activities, places & things you and your loved one's enjoy. I am always honored to be a part of a person's or couple's journey towards increased health and mental wellness. Nothing is more rewarding to me than helping someone uncover happiness. I am from Kailua, & have over 27 years of experience working directly with people recovering from mild/severe depression & other emotional situations.
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Aloha- thank you for your interest and for taking this first step towards finding a therapist that fits your needs! I hold a license as a Clinical Psychologist in the state of Hawaii. It is always my primary goal to offer you or your loved one a safe space without judgment to process your experience. I have worked as both a licensed Behavior Analyst and a licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Hawaii before completing my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Hawaii School of Professional Psychology at Chaminade University.
Aloha- thank you for your interest and for taking this first step towards finding a therapist that fits your needs! I hold a license as a Clinical Psychologist in the state of Hawaii. It is always my primary goal to offer you or your loved one a safe space without judgment to process your experience. I have worked as both a licensed Behavior Analyst and a licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Hawaii before completing my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Hawaii School of Professional Psychology at Chaminade University.
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I am a licensed mental health counselor and graduate of Columbia University, and have been providing mental health services since 2006. My practice incorporates the client’s input and feedback, which in my experience is essential to achieving insight. I believe that the best therapy does not end with achieving insight, but should extend to helping my clients develop a practical plan for turning insight into action. My job isn’t complete until I have helped my clients foster the resilience and self-reliance necessary for managing daily challenges on their own.
I am a licensed mental health counselor and graduate of Columbia University, and have been providing mental health services since 2006. My practice incorporates the client’s input and feedback, which in my experience is essential to achieving insight. I believe that the best therapy does not end with achieving insight, but should extend to helping my clients develop a practical plan for turning insight into action. My job isn’t complete until I have helped my clients foster the resilience and self-reliance necessary for managing daily challenges on their own.
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Rebecca M Beardsley Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Kaneohe, HI 96744 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! Taking this step to consider talking to someone about personal issues and problems takes a lot of courage! Starting a new journey of personal exploration and/or healing can be exciting, yet a path you are unsure about. These are things that I understand and if you decide to explore this possibility, one of the first things that we can do is to collaborate and explore together your personal goals and needs in a safe environment. Therapy is a cooperative and collaborative process.
Welcome! Taking this step to consider talking to someone about personal issues and problems takes a lot of courage! Starting a new journey of personal exploration and/or healing can be exciting, yet a path you are unsure about. These are things that I understand and if you decide to explore this possibility, one of the first things that we can do is to collaborate and explore together your personal goals and needs in a safe environment. Therapy is a cooperative and collaborative process.
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Dr. Brian Kehoe, Ph.D., LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Kaneohe, HI 96744
Not accepting new clients
Dr. Kehoe is a licensed clinical psychologist working with Dr. Brian Kehoe, Ph.D., LLC and North Shore Mental Health. Dr. Kehoe offers community based mental health services in 7 convenient offices located in Aiea, Ewa, Honolulu, Kahuku, Kaneohe, Makaha and Wahiawa. Dr. Kehoe specializes in adult, family and child psychology and offers a number of services including behavioral health treatment, child, adolescent, individual and family counseling, behavioral modification therapy, testing and assessment, psychotherapy, and skills training (ST). Outpatient substance abuse treatment and supportive services as well as face-to-face mental health crisis support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Dr. Kehoe is a licensed clinical psychologist working with Dr. Brian Kehoe, Ph.D., LLC and North Shore Mental Health. Dr. Kehoe offers community based mental health services in 7 convenient offices located in Aiea, Ewa, Honolulu, Kahuku, Kaneohe, Makaha and Wahiawa. Dr. Kehoe specializes in adult, family and child psychology and offers a number of services including behavioral health treatment, child, adolescent, individual and family counseling, behavioral modification therapy, testing and assessment, psychotherapy, and skills training (ST). Outpatient substance abuse treatment and supportive services as well as face-to-face mental health crisis support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Dr. Tiara Liquido
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kaneohe, HI 96744
Not accepting new clients
Dr. Tiara Liquido, PsyD is a licensed psychologist, born and raised in Hawai’i. Inspired by the love of the islands she grew up on and her mixed ancestry of healers, she has a deep commitment to helping those around her. She believes we all have an innate ability to restore ourselves and connect with our inner healer. Though the process of therapy can seem daunting and impossible, Tiara will be there alongside you with tenderness and care.
Dr. Tiara Liquido, PsyD is a licensed psychologist, born and raised in Hawai’i. Inspired by the love of the islands she grew up on and her mixed ancestry of healers, she has a deep commitment to helping those around her. She believes we all have an innate ability to restore ourselves and connect with our inner healer. Though the process of therapy can seem daunting and impossible, Tiara will be there alongside you with tenderness and care.
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Eating Disorders Therapists
What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.