Family Therapy in Honolulu, HI

Your life journey as a gay person is full of unique joys and challenges. Most of us never learned how to be gay (and happy). I get it. But know this: you can create the life you want. You can find your chosen family, heal the past, overcome shame find your passion and learn to finally love yourself at any age. And you don't have to trek up this mountain alone. As a gay counselor, my passion is helping fellow gay people develop their own toolkits to overcome anxiety, heal and thrive. As a gay man I've tackled similar mountains in my life using Cognitive Behavior Therapy and tools that work. If you are ready, I'd be honored to help.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Hawaii, Nevada, and Idaho. I have extensive experience and a deep passion for helping individuals, couples, and families navigate through life's challenges to find healing and growth. My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and client-centered. I believe that every individual and relationship is unique, and therefore, I tailor my treatment approach to meet the specific needs and goals of each client. I draw from evidence-based models such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Family Systems Theory to guide my practice.

Aloha my name is Laurie Sanford. I have worked as a clinician for over 30 years, 15 of which has been as a clinical psychologist.I have been priviledged to teach in a doctoral clinical psychology program as well as to provide in-training psychotherapy to psychiatry residents at Tripler Army Medical Center. I specialize in individual and couples' therapy. My work is informed by training at the Stone Center at Wellesley College and at Harvard Medical School, where I was supervised by Trauma expert, Dr. Judith Herman. I have practices in San Diego California and Honolulu Hawaii.

Mental health is just as crucial to your overall health and well being as is physical health, but often times you may not know how to “exercise” your mind in the same way that you do your body. Sometimes you may keep negative experiences, feelings, or thoughts to yourself because you worry you may burden a close friend or family member with your problems. Or perhaps, you don’t feel comfortable sharing these things with someone close to you. This may impact you in ways that you may not be consciously aware of in your daily life, or even later on in life.

Aloha-Welcome to Self Help Hawaii, LLC. We hope you feel our Aloha. Our growing ohana of selfless therapists, life coaches, spiritual and/or Christian counselors, are happy to help at your pace. In these times, we offer sliding-scale support to you, your loved ones, couples and families. We focus on solutions and enjoy helping our clients gain a helpful perspective that allows the problem solving process to take root. Self Help Hawaii,LLC reminds us all of the resources within and around us. You are never alone. Let's talk story. That's the first step.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist on Oahu providing individual, couples, and family psychotherapy. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, working together with my clients to help empower, strengthen, and enhance their lives with goals of increasing self-awareness so that they can make meaningful changes in the way they relate to others, function in the world, and see themselves. I offer a safe and supportive environment for change and believe establishing a trusting relationship with my clients is one of the main elements of therapeutic success.

My ideal client is someone who is navigating the complexities of addiction, family dynamics, or mental health challenges. They may be struggling with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, or relational conflicts and are seeking a path to healing and stability. Their goals are to overcome these obstacles, build healthier relationships, and achieve personal growth and well-being. They want a supportive and understanding environment where they can explore their issues, feel heard, and develop effective coping strategies. They seek therapy because they desire a better quality of life and an understanding professional.

Welcome to my private practice. I will first provide you with some background information about me so that you can become familiar with me. I had the honor of serving on active duty as an Officer and Clinical Psychologist for the Army, the Navy and as a civilian Clinical Psychologist for the Department of Defense.

Life takes us for turns we don't expect and sometimes we’re able to get through them, but in other times, we can become stuck. We may feel overwhelmed at work, in our marriage, or in other relationships. Perhaps, there are difficulties with a teenager at home or maybe there are feelings of sadness or anxiousness. When life brings us to this point, reaching out for help is a courageous first step toward change. Entering therapy can provide clarity to the confusion and is a safe place to explore alternative avenues toward an improved quality of life.

I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Mental Health Counselor with over 18 years of experience working in the mental health field in Honolulu, Hawaii. I strive to help individuals, couples and families to make positive changes by improving their quality of life, creating and achieving their personal goals, ultimately achieving their fulfillments in life.

Terilyn “Teri” Keliinoi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years post master’s and 11 years post LCSW experience. She has worked with children, teens and adults in hospital based acute and residential settings, outpatient clinics, as well as early intervention, school based behavioral health and hospice agencies.

The healing process is one that is infinite and the beauty of that rests in the fact that there are an abundance of healing methods and forms of healing. Sourcing the appropriate path is contingent upon our present state and what we need in that particular life moment. I believe that a holistic approach to psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues is the most effective way to reaching the source of our distress. Throughout treatment an individual or family is provided with various coping tools and skills to manage symptoms.

Mark Villanueva is a licensed social worker based in Oahu, Hawaii, with a passion for providing compassionate, ethical, and patient-centered care. Earning his Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Mark brings a diverse array of therapeutic techniques to his practice, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Therapy, and Strength-based Therapy. He specializes in a variety of mental health issues ranging from addiction, anger, and anxiety to grief, substance abuse, and work-related stress.

Offering integrated psychotherapy that is tailored to each patient's unique needs. Psychotherapy treatment may include behavioral, emotion-oriented, cognitive-oriented, and relaxation techniques that may be used as an adjunct in the treatment with patients that have been diagnosed with tension headaches, depression, life changes and transitions, relationship challenges, and symptom management. Services will be provided individually and can include family psychoeducation, individual and/or couples therapy. Couples counseling will be exposed to Gottman Techniques.

"As one of the clinical psychologists at Hawaii Counseling and Wellness Center, Dr. Lu works with clients of all ages, through individual, couples, and family therapy. Depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues are among her clinical specialties. Dr. Lu has training in couples and family as well as emotion focused models. Dr. Lu utilizes an integrative approach to therapy that incorporates relational, cognitive behavioral, and strength based methods actively tailored to the individual, couple, or family."

Hi! I'm Miriam. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in the state of Hawaii, as well as a Certified Anger Management Specialist II, through the National Anger Management Association, a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor and a supervisor for MSW's wanting to obtain licensure. I have been practicing social work for fifteen years. I work with adults on developing skills to reduce stress, depression and anger, while focusing on relationships and life transitions.

Let’s find your inner peace and balance together. I’m here to support you as we work through challenges that you are facing and identify stressors from your daily life. We’ll rediscover your strengths and guide you through your healing process in a collaborative and holistic approach.

At Embracing Psychology you can learn to Embrace Life in a new way. Whether you are experiencing stress, depression, grief, insomnia, panic attacks, difficulties with weight management, parenting, family conflict, anxiety, other concerns or just self-actualizing, you are so courageous! You are here looking for a therapist because you want a change. Psychological Health is part of the Fabric of the Biological/Psychological/Social/Spiritual Model. Investing in your mental health especially understanding the treasure of being proactive is important in creating a better quality of life for yourself.

I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with teens and their families in both "teen individual: and family therapy. I help to alleviate the trials of school problems and disruptive behaviors. I help the teen and the parents to explore different options to address the unique process of becoming a young adult I also aid couples who are struggling infertility issues to help navigate the emotional rollercoaster of the infertility experience.