Therapists Beginning With H in Hawaii

Ideally, therapy has been shown to have the best outcomes when you feel like your therapist gets you. Therapy is a relationship, rather than a set of instructions. My approach is warm, interactive, practical, and empathic, and I draw from relational, feminist, trauma-informed, anti-racist treatment models. I believe in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship, along with helping you contextualize your life experiences, honoring your expertise in your own life.

Are you feeling anxious, irritable and overwhelmed? Let’s talk about strategies to overcome negative thoughts, calm stress and improve your mood. I help people develop the tools to manage their symptoms of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship difficulties, personality disorders, work through grief, and build self esteem. I am a certified perinatal mental health professional and specialize in Maternal Mental Health (pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum), including helping women experiencing postpartum anxiety and depression, infertility, IVF and miscarriage.

Is your current state of life really taking a toll on your relationships, marriage, or your own mental health individually? I would love to work with you through life’s difficulties and confusion by creating a safe place to explore all of life’s emotions and struggles. We are all people hardwired for and long for connection with others, and yet, relationships can be so difficult.

Often described as bright, hilarious and empathic, Sarah became a therapist so that she could be the light and help others to become the light themselves. She believes this is her lie purpose and hopes to make guests laugh even on their darkest days. She will be guests’ top fan and offer unlimited encouragement.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst with over twenty-five years of work experience. I am Associate Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at the University of Hawaii Medical School. I am licensed in Hawaii and New York and located in downtown Honolulu. I am one of only two practicing psychoanalysts in Hawaii trained at an institute approved by the American Psychoanalytic Association. I specialize in psychodynamic therapy and psychoanalysis, which are intensive treatments which help people understand themselves at a deeper level. I also conduct psychological evaluations, provide consultations and clinical supervision.

Joseph is a big Canadian living in Hawaii with an even bigger heart, and he is ready to help you. Joseph understands that the decision to enter therapy is not always easy and strives to ensure a comfortable casual entry into counseling. Through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and more; Joseph works with his clients to help them achieve the goals that they strive to achieve in counseling through custom tailored treatment plans.

Aloha, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing for over 18 years. My approach to therapy is to build trusting relationships that allow for honesty and authenticity. I assist those I work with to recognize their natural potential, and innate gifts to move past unhealthy patterns and heal old wounds. In the work, we focus on acquiring tools to live in our ever changing world, developing new narratives and cultivating increased awareness. I specialize in trauma related conditions both current and in childhood, as well as depression, anxiety, self-harm, parenting, couples and family conflict.

Are you bothered by constant worry, fear, nervousness or anxiety? Feeling down, depressed, hopeless or like life is always going wrong? Having difficulty focusing or concentrating and feeling like you are always on the move? Is procrastinating or always putting things off until the last minute something you struggle with? These are all a part of being human, and there is nothing wrong with you. Let me help you better how to understand these thoughts, and feelings and drop the struggle against them. I can help you better understand how you can change behaviors and live a better life, even with these thoughts and feelings.

Are you a working professional who feels like you should have it all “figured out” by now, and can’t understand why you’re not enjoying life? Or maybe you know why you’re unhappy, and need an outlet to express yourself and process through life's daily frustrations. You worry about burdening your friends or family with your problems (“They don’t need me to pile on.”), which results in holding it in and feeling alone. Together we explore what brings you to therapy, and work towards helping change what can be changed, and finding resolve with what can't. We also work to manage your reactions while seeking to understand your emotions.

Meg Hales, LMHC, NCC. Everyone needs someone to listen, which is why I approach therapy as an empathetic and realistic conversation geared toward helping clients feel better. My focus areas include Adults, Individuals, Couples, Depression, Anxiety, and Addiction. My clients are tired of being unhappy and ready to make a change. I specialize in Couples going through relationship challenges, Adults suffering from Depression or Anxiety, those struggling with Addiction, and anyone else who needs to talk to someone.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 25+ years experience as a teacher, school director, high school counselor, adjunct professor, and therapist. I work with families, couples and individuals. I beleive we all have the potential to become the best versions of ourselves.

Regardless of age, social status, or family of origin, the way we feel about ourselves affects the way we see the world, experience our lives, and manage our relationships. Having local roots but being born and raised in "the big city" on the mainland, I know from experience what it's like growing up with a variety of obstacles and needing to navigate the sometimes fearsome and foreboding world. These experiences have fueled my present day commitment to help others stand up, have hope, and see possibilities.

Healing starts with each individual discovering their strengths and understanding it lies within. Let the healing is an intention...

I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA with over 15 years of hands on mental health case management and clinical experience working with adolescents, young adults, family units, and parents struggling with mental illness, substance abuse recovery, self-harm, suicidality, parenting, unresolved trauma, and other behavioral and emotional issues pertaining to all areas of their lives.

I understand that seeking help is a courageous step towards a healthier and more fulfilling life. As a dedicated clinician, my mission is to provide you with compassionate, personalized care that empowers you to overcome challenges and achieve your goals. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, parenting stress, grief and loss, or other stressful life experiences, my goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.

My approach focuses on addressing immediate symptom relief and current life problems with an emphasis on identifying underlying emotional causes that may be contributing to these difficulties. My practice presumes that understanding psychological conflicts underlying unpleasant negative behaviors and/or emotions will help people gain important understanding into their current problems and, consequently, lead them to make considerable changes in their lives.

Life can sometimes throw numerous curveballs that can be frustrating, upsetting and even anxiety provoking. Oftentimes we can handle these issues on our own, but sometimes we just need another perspective. Seeking therapy can help provide clarity that we often need during challenging times.

While seeking a professional to help with ongoing personal difficulties can be hard, I am dedicated to providing professional guidance towards positive change. I have much experience working with anxiety, panic, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, and depression. I use therapy that is designed to work quickly and effectively. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Prolonged Exposure, Exposure with Response Prevention, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. These techniques can help you to heal from events that may have negatively influenced how you approach life.

Alissa Harris specializes in providing early intervention ABA services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). With a unique speciality as a mental health therapist as well as a behavior analyst (BCBA), Alissa offers effective treatment tailored to the values of each family where skills are developed through play and child-led activities.