Therapists Beginning With Y in Hawaii

Hello, my name is Michael Yadao-Evans, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from the state of Hawaii. My approach to therapy is very collaborative because I think change is a process we all go through together. I have worked mostly with children from infants to high school, neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, Autism), and various substance abuse disorders.

Accepting NEW clients in Hawaii & California! As a seasoned therapist I highly value showing up with genuine warmth, attunement, humor (when appropriate), and evidenced-based interventions. My first priority is to listen deeply so that you feel truly understood. Together, we will create a plan to meet your goals. I will help you find the courage to the heal places where you feel m lost lost, stuck, frustrated, stressed, confused, grief or alone. Healing can soften how we respond to life's blows and allow for access to more joy, ease, confidence, clarity, presence, understanding, creativity and healthy relationships.

You're feeling disconnected or not quite yourself and you fear something might be wrong with you or you question if you'll ever feel better. Maybe you thought that no one quite understands what you are going through and you are searching for some light at the end of this dark overwhelming tunnel. You are ready to reach out and take that first step.

Therapy can feel scary. It’s difficult not knowing what to expect and to share personal parts of your life with someone you don’t know. I recognize taking the steps to research and contact a potential therapist is perhaps not an easy one, though I believe it signifies your hope and willingness to work on and address your concerns. I work mainly with adult females and focus on anxiety, grief/loss, relationship issues, stress management, life adjustments, and workplace challenges.

Life can throw us some curve balls that can really make us feel like we’re stuck with no way out. I believe that, with some guidance and work, that “stuck” feeling can change. By using a mix of techniques from Cognitive Behavioral, Emotion-Focused, Strategic, and Solution-Focused Therapy, I believe I can help my clients achieve their goals and grow as individuals and/or relationally.

Hello, my name is Amy Yang, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Hawaii and working with clients statewide via telehealth. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, substance abuse, bereavement, or a difficult transition, I believe you have the power to change within. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and life stressors using a collaborative approach to help my clients make progress and grow.

When life gets too heavy, it can seem like no amount of support will help. But, that's exactly when the right kind of help can make the difference. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, substance abuse, bereavement, or a difficult transition, I believe you have the power to change within. While working with me, you'll have a supportive and safe environment to share your stories and your experiences in a supportive, non-judgmental space. I have extensive experience working with children and adults, including military families and families with extraordinary children diagnosed with autism.

Seeking help? ...There had been a more persistent hope that you could do it on your own, that you wouldn’t need to seek help. But that feeling of being stuck just won’t go away. I know; I’ve been there too. You’ve tried many things: from ignoring and distracting yourself to perhaps making big external changes—all in an attempt to shake things up and shake things off. But you still can’t seem to get to that next goal in life or stage in your relationships. What you want may also be hard to define. It’s darn frustrating.

Aloha! Currently accepting new couples or adults (updated July 2024). Whether we work together one-on-one or jointly with your partner, my goal is to help you experience the hope, change, and progress you are looking for. When working with couples, I use practical, real-life steps to help you through the never-ending burden of repetitive arguments, and to promote clarity, build mutual understanding, and strengthen connection in your relationship. I draw from the Gottman Method, a research-based approach to couples therapy in which I have received specialized training.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience in treating a variety of clinical issues, including severe and persistent mental illness, anxiety, depression, and trauma related disorders. I work primarily with adolescents and adults, providing individual therapy in a comfortable outpatient setting. I am specially trained in perinatal mood disorders and enjoy working with mothers suffering with postpartum mood disorders, or who are just looking for extra support with their mood following childbirth. I currently have a waitlist for new patient appointments. Please contact me via email for more information.

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.

One thing constant about life is change. Sometimes it's a breeze to adapt to it and other times it takes courage to ask for help. Having a sense of really being heard, understood and supported is important in having a fulfilling life. Through working together, we can identify how ways of thinking can affect the way you feel, figure out goals and strengthen relationship skills. Therapy can help you to heal pains from the past, provide a greater self-awareness, and incease self-esteem.

Creating and maintaining a healthy family is something that can be difficult to do, but highly rewarding. That's why you may need some guidance along the way. Whether you or your family are facing a transition, struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance abuse, or trying to manage children who are acting out, finding the right support can make all the difference.

I've worked with clients addressing stressful life transitions, relationship challenges, domestic or intimate partner abuse, and grief. Clients have approached therapy with different levels of experience, including newcomers, returning after a break, or those mandated by court. Throughout these interactions, compassion, kindness, and self-acceptance have been consistent elements. I collaborate with clients right from the start, providing 15 to 30 minutes of consultation to listen to your concerns, address any questions, and offer referrals if I'm not the best match for your needs.

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Hawaii with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, motivation, self worth and trauma. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. This provider resides in Hawaii.

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Hawaii with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, motivation, self-worth and trauma. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. This provider resides in Hawaii. My approach to providing therapy is first to be a listener.

I believe that beneath every symptom that creates our suffering is a wise, healthy, and whole Self yearning to break free of old shackles and guide us home to the person we are meant to be. In this way, I help clients to reconceptualize their issues as road signs that are guiding them on their path of healing; just the same way that physical symptoms like a fever or ache directs us to an ailment that needs addressing, so too do psychological issues such as depression, anxiety, or addictions, point to a deeper underlying wound that is calling to be healed. Our goal is to not simply survive, but thrive.

Currently accepting new clients for individual therapy. Aloha! I'm here to help with the stresses of island-living and military life on individuals, relationships and careers. If you feel overwhelmed, I offer brief, practical, solution-based therapies to better cope. Many people are angry; with themselves, their partner or family. Anger can stem from trauma of infidelity, combat, sexual assault or feeling powerless to change. Getting past anger and healing can transform our lives forever. My goal is to help clients heal, live, laugh and love again by tailoring therapy to your unique needs and strengths.

If you're reading this, you've already taken the hardest step toward feeling better - reaching out for help. That's why it's so important my clients feel understood, heard, and supported. I use a collaborative, compassionate, yet direct approach to help my clients gain insight into patterns that may have them feeling "stuck" in place. Among other techniques, I use evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy, so you can make the long-term behavior changes that will put you on the right track.