Existential Therapists in Lahaina, HI
Sonya B Chambliss Counseling Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lahaina, HI 96761
I am here to help you stop running and start living! Your healing is a journey that needs a strong co-pilot! I specialize in deep trauma work (emotional, sexual, spiritual, relational, and physical) when other types of therapy have not worked for you. I use EMDR as one of my primary tools for trauma work where possible to hasten healing. I work to strengthen that inner voice inside of you to help you find your healing your way. I use techniques I learned working with world renowned professionals, including being fully trained in EMDR, (EMDRIA) a trauma resolution technique.
I am here to help you stop running and start living! Your healing is a journey that needs a strong co-pilot! I specialize in deep trauma work (emotional, sexual, spiritual, relational, and physical) when other types of therapy have not worked for you. I use EMDR as one of my primary tools for trauma work where possible to hasten healing. I work to strengthen that inner voice inside of you to help you find your healing your way. I use techniques I learned working with world renowned professionals, including being fully trained in EMDR, (EMDRIA) a trauma resolution technique.
Amanda Silvey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lahaina, HI 96761 (Online Only)
Life can be full of challenges and unexpected events. I can help assist you in processing the things you can't control, while simultaneously taking charge of the things you can control. Whether you are suffering from PTSD, sexual abuse, death of a loved one, divorce, chronic illness, cancer, work issues, addiction, depression, or anxiety, you do not need to navigate those challenges alone. Every day life (and a pandemic!) can also be reason enough to want additional support. Together, we can explore and identify the patterns in your life that are no longer helpful so you can become your best self!
Life can be full of challenges and unexpected events. I can help assist you in processing the things you can't control, while simultaneously taking charge of the things you can control. Whether you are suffering from PTSD, sexual abuse, death of a loved one, divorce, chronic illness, cancer, work issues, addiction, depression, or anxiety, you do not need to navigate those challenges alone. Every day life (and a pandemic!) can also be reason enough to want additional support. Together, we can explore and identify the patterns in your life that are no longer helpful so you can become your best self!
Jay L Serle
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lahaina, HI 96761 (Online Only)
Have you been struggling? Need to talk or work on an issue? I'd love to help! I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist working through telehealth throughout the State of Hawaii. I’ve been a resident of Lahaina for the last 30 years. I work with adults , from a humanistic and client centered perspective to help my clients attain their fullest quality of life. I provide a safe and confidential counseling experience for you to explore your personal potential.
Have you been struggling? Need to talk or work on an issue? I'd love to help! I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist working through telehealth throughout the State of Hawaii. I’ve been a resident of Lahaina for the last 30 years. I work with adults , from a humanistic and client centered perspective to help my clients attain their fullest quality of life. I provide a safe and confidential counseling experience for you to explore your personal potential.
The Tattooed Therapist LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lahaina, HI 96761 (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Heather. If you are seeking to be seen, heard, and valued all for being uniquely you – you are in the right place! I have more than a decade of experience working in mental health with adults of all ages, particularly college students and young adults. I work to integrate various therapeutic interventions, tailored to meet the needs of each individual. Whether working through life transitions, anxiety and depression, complex grief and loss, or intergenerational family dynamics, I take a collaborative approach so that we can identify your strengths, offer opportunity for growth, and create a plan to live purposefully.
Hi! My name is Heather. If you are seeking to be seen, heard, and valued all for being uniquely you – you are in the right place! I have more than a decade of experience working in mental health with adults of all ages, particularly college students and young adults. I work to integrate various therapeutic interventions, tailored to meet the needs of each individual. Whether working through life transitions, anxiety and depression, complex grief and loss, or intergenerational family dynamics, I take a collaborative approach so that we can identify your strengths, offer opportunity for growth, and create a plan to live purposefully.
We all experience speed bumps during our life journey. Though it may seem we are "lost"unsure of I believe the powers we are looking for are inside YOU! One simply needs to be validated, and to strengthen the emotional "muscles" that have grown weak--just as we exercise our bodies and our minds, we must exercise our emotional I truly believe we can not experience long term health unless we pay close attention to our Mind, Body and Spirit--the Emotional; our humanness. when we honor our truths, we will achieve our Authentic Self! I look forward to helping guide you towards your personal, goals. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF YOU
We all experience speed bumps during our life journey. Though it may seem we are "lost"unsure of I believe the powers we are looking for are inside YOU! One simply needs to be validated, and to strengthen the emotional "muscles" that have grown weak--just as we exercise our bodies and our minds, we must exercise our emotional I truly believe we can not experience long term health unless we pay close attention to our Mind, Body and Spirit--the Emotional; our humanness. when we honor our truths, we will achieve our Authentic Self! I look forward to helping guide you towards your personal, goals. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF YOU
Many people experience a deep sense of longing often described as a feeling of emptiness. What we use to fix or fill that emptiness can begin addictive processes like alcoholism, love addiction, and codependency. My approach is to meet that longing with compassion, understanding and love. Often the problem that causes us discomfort is an old way of coping that a part of us believes we need. Together we find the meaning that is generating or keeping the presenting symptom or problem in place and then move to swiftly create positive lasting change.
Many people experience a deep sense of longing often described as a feeling of emptiness. What we use to fix or fill that emptiness can begin addictive processes like alcoholism, love addiction, and codependency. My approach is to meet that longing with compassion, understanding and love. Often the problem that causes us discomfort is an old way of coping that a part of us believes we need. Together we find the meaning that is generating or keeping the presenting symptom or problem in place and then move to swiftly create positive lasting change.
My clients face life decisions and need to resolve conflicts in their lives. We can work together on life decisions, addictions, relationships, and loss or other concerns. Together, we can explore pathways to resolution and/or find some peace of mind where you now find yourself. If you are terminating a relationship, Iʻm also a certified mediator with experience in divorce negotiations, though Iʻd love to help you stay together. I draw on a wide variety of life experiences and use techniques from a number of therapeutic methodologies and spiritual pathways, so we have a lot of potential for connection.
My clients face life decisions and need to resolve conflicts in their lives. We can work together on life decisions, addictions, relationships, and loss or other concerns. Together, we can explore pathways to resolution and/or find some peace of mind where you now find yourself. If you are terminating a relationship, Iʻm also a certified mediator with experience in divorce negotiations, though Iʻd love to help you stay together. I draw on a wide variety of life experiences and use techniques from a number of therapeutic methodologies and spiritual pathways, so we have a lot of potential for connection.
I specialize in attachment and relational/historical trauma and current relational issues and bring a depth-oriented, collaborative, warm and engaged approach to our meetings. I am trained and educated in psychodynamic and analytically-oriented therapies to relationships, sexuality, various life transitions, loss, crisis of meaning and well-being.
I specialize in attachment and relational/historical trauma and current relational issues and bring a depth-oriented, collaborative, warm and engaged approach to our meetings. I am trained and educated in psychodynamic and analytically-oriented therapies to relationships, sexuality, various life transitions, loss, crisis of meaning and well-being.
Phyllis Z Levy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lahaina, HI 96767 (Online Only)
I have been in practice for over 35 years. I weave my Psychotherapy to suit the person that I am working with. Trained in numerous modalities, I respect and work with the psycho-socio-biological and spiritual parts of the person. Developing the therapeutic relationship and cultivating trust are primary in my work with my clients. Intuition, Perceptiveness and Energy Fields guide me as well. My strong interest with Trauma Work comes from my belief that we all have been traumatized in different ways. Being in the womb, leaving the womb and the birthing process are the beginnings of trauma.
I have been in practice for over 35 years. I weave my Psychotherapy to suit the person that I am working with. Trained in numerous modalities, I respect and work with the psycho-socio-biological and spiritual parts of the person. Developing the therapeutic relationship and cultivating trust are primary in my work with my clients. Intuition, Perceptiveness and Energy Fields guide me as well. My strong interest with Trauma Work comes from my belief that we all have been traumatized in different ways. Being in the womb, leaving the womb and the birthing process are the beginnings of trauma.
Online Therapists
Hi, I'm Alex Kiryakakis. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Hawaii. I've been working in the field of mental health for over fifteen years, with the last four spent in clinical practice. I enjoy addressing the overwhelm of life's normal, as well as unexpected, challenges, and finding ways to tackle big questions, as well as focus on solutions for the here and now. While taking from a variety of approaches, I most often work from an ACT, existential, and person-centered approach to therapy.
Hi, I'm Alex Kiryakakis. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Hawaii. I've been working in the field of mental health for over fifteen years, with the last four spent in clinical practice. I enjoy addressing the overwhelm of life's normal, as well as unexpected, challenges, and finding ways to tackle big questions, as well as focus on solutions for the here and now. While taking from a variety of approaches, I most often work from an ACT, existential, and person-centered approach to therapy.
Daniel Kanofsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96815 (Online Only)
My clinical work is grounded in trauma-informed care and is guided by Inner Humanism, Internal Family Systems, DBT, CBT, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Existential and Psychodynamic perspectives.
Sometimes, people are overwhelmed by the thought of changing feelings, behaviors, and patterns that may have long histories or that have resisted previous efforts. I firmly believe therapy offers solid reasons to have hope, as one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is the time and space for healing and growth. It also offers a valuable way of understanding the dynamics of change, wherein small, gradual strides assume their genuine and crucial importance. Additionally, setbacks are recognized as a natural and manageable part of the change process rather than a denial of it.
My clinical work is grounded in trauma-informed care and is guided by Inner Humanism, Internal Family Systems, DBT, CBT, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Existential and Psychodynamic perspectives.
Sometimes, people are overwhelmed by the thought of changing feelings, behaviors, and patterns that may have long histories or that have resisted previous efforts. I firmly believe therapy offers solid reasons to have hope, as one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is the time and space for healing and growth. It also offers a valuable way of understanding the dynamics of change, wherein small, gradual strides assume their genuine and crucial importance. Additionally, setbacks are recognized as a natural and manageable part of the change process rather than a denial of it.
Hi, my name is Chris Chur. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I'm glad you're taking the step to grow through therapy. The counseling approaches I am familiar with are cognitive-behavioral, humanistic person-centered, psychodynamic, attachment theory, psychoeducation, existential, reality choice, motivational interviewing, Christian Biblical approaches, spiritual formation, marriage and family, and integrative/eclectic approaches to therapy. I would like to promote unconditional positive regard, empathy, and internal locus of control to help you discover a happier, healthier, and more confident version of yourself!
Hi, my name is Chris Chur. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I'm glad you're taking the step to grow through therapy. The counseling approaches I am familiar with are cognitive-behavioral, humanistic person-centered, psychodynamic, attachment theory, psychoeducation, existential, reality choice, motivational interviewing, Christian Biblical approaches, spiritual formation, marriage and family, and integrative/eclectic approaches to therapy. I would like to promote unconditional positive regard, empathy, and internal locus of control to help you discover a happier, healthier, and more confident version of yourself!
I am trained in existential-humanistic transpersonal psychology, cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, and EMDR.
My name is Miyuki Tomura, and I am a licensed mental health counselor in Hawaii. I provide trauma-focused online individual therapy and consultation for adults. My approach to therapy is existential and transpersonal, and I help those who want to transform challenging life events into a gateway for becoming who they want to be.
I am trained in existential-humanistic transpersonal psychology, cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, and EMDR.
My name is Miyuki Tomura, and I am a licensed mental health counselor in Hawaii. I provide trauma-focused online individual therapy and consultation for adults. My approach to therapy is existential and transpersonal, and I help those who want to transform challenging life events into a gateway for becoming who they want to be.
Awareness Therapy Maui/ Group Therapy Maui
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CGT, MA
Verified Verified
Wailuku, HI 96793
I feel that the client for me is someone who is currently working on his/her inner awareness and how this then affects his/her life externally. This can be calmly working on life issues or the anxiety that can come when faced with existential issues of mortality (their own or a loved one's), such as with terminal illnesses or the important issue of "Who am I"?
I feel that the client for me is someone who is currently working on his/her inner awareness and how this then affects his/her life externally. This can be calmly working on life issues or the anxiety that can come when faced with existential issues of mortality (their own or a loved one's), such as with terminal illnesses or the important issue of "Who am I"?
Julia Hengst
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kahului, HI 96732 (Online Only)
Common issues among all age groups I've worked with include: family trauma, depression, anxiety, existential angst, sexual trauma, self-hatred, anxiety, depression, family patterns/family trauma, recurring behavior or thought patterns, gender fluidity, addictions, eating disorders, alternative relationships.
Traditional talk therapy not enough? Are you interested to access more of your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical resources? Combining Western psychology with alternative/eastern wisdom, I can help you learn how to handle the enormous stresses life often entails in a compassionate, warm and body-centered way. My specialties include: relationship patterns, deep family patterns, shamanic counseling, reclaiming lost parts of yourself, attachment theory. Creative, engaging and efficient, this work will empower you to explore your mind freely. The more we know our own mind, the more we become the driver rather than the driven.
Common issues among all age groups I've worked with include: family trauma, depression, anxiety, existential angst, sexual trauma, self-hatred, anxiety, depression, family patterns/family trauma, recurring behavior or thought patterns, gender fluidity, addictions, eating disorders, alternative relationships.
Traditional talk therapy not enough? Are you interested to access more of your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical resources? Combining Western psychology with alternative/eastern wisdom, I can help you learn how to handle the enormous stresses life often entails in a compassionate, warm and body-centered way. My specialties include: relationship patterns, deep family patterns, shamanic counseling, reclaiming lost parts of yourself, attachment theory. Creative, engaging and efficient, this work will empower you to explore your mind freely. The more we know our own mind, the more we become the driver rather than the driven.
James L Spira
Psychologist, PhD, MPH, ABPP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Honolulu, HI 96817 (Online Only)
I have advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Psychotherapy, therapies for PTSD, and experiential skill-based approaches for managing and boosting resilience to distress, including advanced methods in meditation (Zen, Chi Kung, Mindfulness).
I approach therapy as education - helping clients to better identify patterns associated with difficulties, develop skills to overcome these difficulties, and learn how to utilize these skills in their daily lives in order to live as optimally as possible. We focus both on addressing the issues that have been plaguing you as well as learning to live more fully and comfortably in each moment and activity you are engaged in. Learning powerful skills helps overcome specific problems, boost resilience against future problems, and more fully enjoy daily life. Therapy is individually tailored to your specific needs and lifestyle.
I have advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Psychotherapy, therapies for PTSD, and experiential skill-based approaches for managing and boosting resilience to distress, including advanced methods in meditation (Zen, Chi Kung, Mindfulness).
I approach therapy as education - helping clients to better identify patterns associated with difficulties, develop skills to overcome these difficulties, and learn how to utilize these skills in their daily lives in order to live as optimally as possible. We focus both on addressing the issues that have been plaguing you as well as learning to live more fully and comfortably in each moment and activity you are engaged in. Learning powerful skills helps overcome specific problems, boost resilience against future problems, and more fully enjoy daily life. Therapy is individually tailored to your specific needs and lifestyle.
I have worked for clients with a wide range of needs and specialize in counseling grief/loss, existential concerns, stress/anxiety, communication challenges, life changes, anxiety/depression, and terminal illness.
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.
I have worked for clients with a wide range of needs and specialize in counseling grief/loss, existential concerns, stress/anxiety, communication challenges, life changes, anxiety/depression, and terminal illness.
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.
What ails you? I believe many of our issues stem from a lack of understanding and acceptance. I would like to be able to provide a space in which you can explore and reflect on the experiences that have brought you to seek help. I take a non directive, collaborative approach incorporating person centered, existential, interpersonal, and harm reduction philosophies. “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” - Alan Watts
What ails you? I believe many of our issues stem from a lack of understanding and acceptance. I would like to be able to provide a space in which you can explore and reflect on the experiences that have brought you to seek help. I take a non directive, collaborative approach incorporating person centered, existential, interpersonal, and harm reduction philosophies. “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” - Alan Watts
My treatment approach is integrative, employing the elements of existential-phenomenological, interpersonal and cognitive-behavioral therapies from a mindfulness-based perspective.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a professional interest in working with adults, adolescents and couples. I treat depression, anxiety, trauma, substance problems, parenting, relationship concerns, grief, working with a diverse clientele including LGBTQ, police/military populations. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a fulfilled life. While we can not change difficult situations of your past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Together we will uncover long-standing behavior patterns holding you back from experiencing a more rewarding and meaningful life.
My treatment approach is integrative, employing the elements of existential-phenomenological, interpersonal and cognitive-behavioral therapies from a mindfulness-based perspective.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a professional interest in working with adults, adolescents and couples. I treat depression, anxiety, trauma, substance problems, parenting, relationship concerns, grief, working with a diverse clientele including LGBTQ, police/military populations. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a fulfilled life. While we can not change difficult situations of your past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Together we will uncover long-standing behavior patterns holding you back from experiencing a more rewarding and meaningful life.
I specialize in working with new adults and adolescents (ages 15-25), however I am happy to work with adults of all ages. In particular, my work is especially beneficial for those going through life changes or personal transitions. My work is often especially helpful and oriented to support the following experiences: feeling a lack of meaning in life, existential doubt or dread, depression or lack of motivation, isolation or feeling isolated, longing to connect to the larger world or some form of personal spirituality, experience of abuse or toxicity in personal relationships, history of suicidality or thoughts of death.
I specialize in working with new adults and adolescents (ages 15-25), however I am happy to work with adults of all ages. In particular, my work is especially beneficial for those going through life changes or personal transitions. My work is often especially helpful and oriented to support the following experiences: feeling a lack of meaning in life, existential doubt or dread, depression or lack of motivation, isolation or feeling isolated, longing to connect to the larger world or some form of personal spirituality, experience of abuse or toxicity in personal relationships, history of suicidality or thoughts of death.
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Existential Therapists
How does existential therapy work?
Existential therapy focuses on a patient’s inner experiences. The therapist tries to help the individual comprehend and alleviate symptoms by exploring their interior life. By confronting negative disquiet and emotions, the individual will hopefully become more open to finding meaning and purpose. This therapy can be administered to individuals or groups.
Is existential therapy evidence-based?
Existential therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has determined that existential therapy can lead to significant improvement in the mental health of patients, and for some people it can be just as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of existential therapy are enduring, even long after treatment has ended.
How long does existential therapy last?
The goal of existential therapy is to understand a person’s internal experiences, which may sound like a lengthy process, but it does not have to be so in-depth. However, sessions are not short-term, and therapy can continue for months or up to a year. And because patients learn the theory behind existential therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is existential therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with existential therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in improving feelings of isolation, feelings of purposelessness, as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can persist even after the end of existential therapy, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve developed during treatment.