Amanda L. Hess

Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT, LMHC, CGT, MBACP (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

5 Endorsed

PO Box 700024, Kapolei, HI 96707

Not accepting new clients

(808) 518-2090

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Thank you for considering Second City Counseling Services (SCCS) to address your relationship needs. We specialize in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (GMCT), an evidence-based therapeutic approach with over 50 years of research supporting it. GMCT focuses on three primary goals to improve relationships: 1. Enrich the friendship and respect in your relationship 2. Manage conflict with empathy and greater self-awareness 3. Honor the dreams you have, your partner has, and the dreams you share for your relationship.

The mission of SCCS is to foster therapeutic connections that cultivate a healthier lifestyle for clients and in turn strengthen their relationships, families, & communities. The vision of SCCS is to provide quality counseling services to couples, & families, including low/no-income clients who may have difficulty obtaining counseling services.

Mrs. Hess has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, which includes working in a psychiatric hospital, a substance abuse treatment facility, the Child Welfare Services system, the military community, and an outpatient grief support program. She volunteers with O'ahu Search and Rescue in her free time.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Amanda L. Hess now - (808) 518-2090

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Second City Counseling Services

PO Box 700024

Kapolei, HI 96707

(808) 518-2090

I offer educational workshops about relationships as well. Visit my website for details.

I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Relationship Issues and Infidelity

$100 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Family is hard. I'd be honored to help you navigate these times in a healthy way. Give me a call and let's see if I'm a good fit for you.

Let's Connect (808) 518-2090

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Second City Counseling Services

PO Box 700024

Kapolei, HI 96707

(808) 518-2090

I offer educational workshops about relationships as well. Visit my website for details.

I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Relationship Issues and Infidelity

$100 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Family is hard. I'd be honored to help you navigate these times in a healthy way. Give me a call and let's see if I'm a good fit for you.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $100
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

BlueCross and BlueShield
Hawaii Medical Assurance Association
Hawaii Medical Services Association
University Health Alliance

I am in-network for HMSA, HMAA, and UHA, but I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions.

Email me or call with questions - (808) 518-2090

Amanda L. Hess

Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT, LMHC, CGT, MBACP

I am in-network for HMSA, HMAA, and UHA, but I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions.

Email me or call with questions - (808) 518-2090

Amanda L. Hess

Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT, LMHC, CGT, MBACP

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Hawaii / MFT-506 Amanda L. Hess
In Practice for 10 Years
License: LMHC 342 / 2014
License: British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy 377093 / 2019
Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors National Certified Counselor / 2014
Attended Chaminade University of Honolulu, Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2012

I am a Certified Gottman Therapist and also offer the Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work and Bringing Baby Home workshops online and in-person.

Email me or call with questions - (808) 518-2090

Amanda L. Hess

Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT, LMHC, CGT, MBACP

I am a Certified Gottman Therapist and also offer the Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work and Bringing Baby Home workshops online and in-person.

Email me or call with questions - (808) 518-2090

Amanda L. Hess

Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT, LMHC, CGT, MBACP

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Marital and Premarital
Relationship Issues
Infidelity

Expertise

Adoption
Bisexual
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Geriatric and Seniors
Grief
Infertility
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Veterans
Women's Issues

In Gottman Method Couples Therapy, treatment includes an assessment phase, a feedback phase, and then a working phase. We will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month of the working phase, and sustained improvement thereafter.

Email me or call with questions - (808) 518-2090

Amanda L. Hess

Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT, LMHC, CGT, MBACP

Email me or call with questions - (808) 518-2090

Amanda L. Hess

Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT, LMHC, CGT, MBACP

5 Endorsements

John S Chock

Counselor, MSCP, LMHC, CSAC, NCC

Amanda is bright, cheerful, and knowledgeable. Her energy and ability to encourage lasting change for her patients is amazing.

Nate Beralas

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMHC

I have known Amanda since graduate school. She is very caring, professional, and has expertise serving clients in diverse settings. I believe her integrative and client specific approach to therapy is key to foster growth and a healthy lifestyle.

Malia Cabral

Marriage & Family Therapist, MSCP, LMFT, NCC

I proudly recommend Ms. Hess for individual, couples and family counseling services. Through the years of exchanging referrals with Ms. Hess without a doubt, clients are always in good hands. From my viewpoint, and the ongoing feedback from our mutual cli...

Justin Miller

Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LGBTQ+

Amanda helps individual clients and couples learn tools to manage their relationships AND their relationships with themselves. Very experienced, kind and super approachable. Highly recommended.

Amanda Lewis

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals ,

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals ,

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Culturally Sensitive
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Gottman Method
Integrative
Multicultural
Schema Therapy
Strength-Based
Theraplay

I often use Gottman Method, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and mindfulness-based practices. You'll experience a collaborative, supportive environment where we work together to achieve your goals, gain insights, and develop new skills for a more fulfilling life.

Email me or call with questions - (808) 518-2090

Amanda L. Hess

Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT, LMHC, CGT, MBACP

Email me or call with questions - (808) 518-2090

Amanda L. Hess

Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT, LMHC, CGT, MBACP

Location

Primary Location

Second City Counseling Services

PO Box 700024

Kapolei, HI 96707

(808) 518-2090

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

I offer educational workshops about relationships as well. Visit my website for details.

Take the first step to help. Call now - (808) 518-2090

Amanda L. Hess

Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT, LMHC, CGT, MBACP

I offer educational workshops about relationships as well. Visit my website for details.

Take the first step to help. Call now - (808) 518-2090

Amanda L. Hess

Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT, LMHC, CGT, MBACP