Christian Therapists in Hawaii
In practice since 1983, I am the Founder and Director of Ola Hou Clinic in Aiea, Hawaii. My patients have ranged from age 9 months to 93, and have worked with patients from most religious backgrounds and cultures. Personally I am from a Christian background, but respect and work with people within their value system. The Clinic is multidisciplinary with male and female therapists working with children, teens, adults, families and groups. I do consultations, workshops, seminars and humanitarian work. As Executive Director of "Roads to Hope" Humanitarian Mission, I have worked in 28 countries to help with trauma.
In practice since 1983, I am the Founder and Director of Ola Hou Clinic in Aiea, Hawaii. My patients have ranged from age 9 months to 93, and have worked with patients from most religious backgrounds and cultures. Personally I am from a Christian background, but respect and work with people within their value system. The Clinic is multidisciplinary with male and female therapists working with children, teens, adults, families and groups. I do consultations, workshops, seminars and humanitarian work. As Executive Director of "Roads to Hope" Humanitarian Mission, I have worked in 28 countries to help with trauma.
I also provide a faith based approach to healing if you are seeking a Christian therapist.
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony." -Mahatma Ghandi Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed with the many demands of life? Dealing with the difficulties of life can cause distressing feelings which can interfere with your relationships and general wellbeing. I would like to help you restore or discover your sense of balance in life.
I also provide a faith based approach to healing if you are seeking a Christian therapist.
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony." -Mahatma Ghandi Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed with the many demands of life? Dealing with the difficulties of life can cause distressing feelings which can interfere with your relationships and general wellbeing. I would like to help you restore or discover your sense of balance in life.
Dr. Takasawa’s is a skilled therapist and committed Christian who brings her professional interest and unique perspectives to issues involving relationships, life transitions, stress and anxiety, depression, and spiritual struggles. She believes that therapy includes the process of coming to know oneself better with a clearer, more confident sense of identity and increased capacity to love self, others, and God. In this way, we tend to come into a greater sense of peace and empowerment. While Dr. Takasawa’s approach to psychotherapy is informed by her faith, she maintains an accepting and non-judgmental stance and is open to work
Dr. Takasawa’s is a skilled therapist and committed Christian who brings her professional interest and unique perspectives to issues involving relationships, life transitions, stress and anxiety, depression, and spiritual struggles. She believes that therapy includes the process of coming to know oneself better with a clearer, more confident sense of identity and increased capacity to love self, others, and God. In this way, we tend to come into a greater sense of peace and empowerment. While Dr. Takasawa’s approach to psychotherapy is informed by her faith, she maintains an accepting and non-judgmental stance and is open to work
Life has challenges and therapy can help to develop healthier stategies to meet these challenges. I will work with you to develop strategies to strengthen your, marriage, family, and self. If your Christian faith is important to you, I enjoy including the principles of Christianity in therapy. I also have completed much of the Gottman Method of couples counseling.
Life has challenges and therapy can help to develop healthier stategies to meet these challenges. I will work with you to develop strategies to strengthen your, marriage, family, and self. If your Christian faith is important to you, I enjoy including the principles of Christianity in therapy. I also have completed much of the Gottman Method of couples counseling.
My name is Gigi Jones, and I am a licensed mental health counselor. I work with adults who may be dealing with stress, anxiety, emotional pain, relationship issues, substance use, or life challenges. Also, offer Christian Counseling. Counseling offers a safe space to be yourself, talk about your concerns, gain new insights, practice coping skills, problem-solve, and work toward accomplishing your goals. I engage in a combination of therapeutic approaches, such as person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused brief counseling.
My name is Gigi Jones, and I am a licensed mental health counselor. I work with adults who may be dealing with stress, anxiety, emotional pain, relationship issues, substance use, or life challenges. Also, offer Christian Counseling. Counseling offers a safe space to be yourself, talk about your concerns, gain new insights, practice coping skills, problem-solve, and work toward accomplishing your goals. I engage in a combination of therapeutic approaches, such as person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused brief counseling.
Much aloha and peace to you! As a Christian oriented counselor and therapist, I am curious about your hopes, your dreams, and how you can be successful in reaching these goals. I believe that your very nature is crafted and formed in the image of God and you are precious in His sight. This is the only way I see you! I would like to work with you using this as a foundational starting point for us . . . "that you are very precious in God's sisght and that He loves you incredibly, more than you can even imagine."
Much aloha and peace to you! As a Christian oriented counselor and therapist, I am curious about your hopes, your dreams, and how you can be successful in reaching these goals. I believe that your very nature is crafted and formed in the image of God and you are precious in His sight. This is the only way I see you! I would like to work with you using this as a foundational starting point for us . . . "that you are very precious in God's sisght and that He loves you incredibly, more than you can even imagine."
As a Christian counselor and graduate of Fuller Graduate School of Psychology, (Pasadena, CA), I am very interested in spiritual matters and welcome the opportunity to pray with you and discuss matters of faith.
Life, with all it's joys, is also filled with challenges. Whether with our marriage, our children, and/or other personal issues, we all sometimes feel a loss at how to cope with these struggles. I offer a safe environment, where together, we can work through these issues and find the grace to heal and change. I believe healthy change and healing first starts with the individual and I can help you to begin this process today!
As a Christian counselor and graduate of Fuller Graduate School of Psychology, (Pasadena, CA), I am very interested in spiritual matters and welcome the opportunity to pray with you and discuss matters of faith.
Life, with all it's joys, is also filled with challenges. Whether with our marriage, our children, and/or other personal issues, we all sometimes feel a loss at how to cope with these struggles. I offer a safe environment, where together, we can work through these issues and find the grace to heal and change. I believe healthy change and healing first starts with the individual and I can help you to begin this process today!
As a Christian and as a licensed counselor, I believe that people grow in healing and freedom through encounters with truth and grace.
I was born and raised on Oahu. I studied psychology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and received my master’s in counseling from Chaminade University. I been licensed as a counselor in the state of Hawaii since 2011. I realize that no two people are the same and as such I tailor my therapy to meet the specific needs of my clients. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression or another issue, I hope to help clients find a healthier way of living.
As a Christian and as a licensed counselor, I believe that people grow in healing and freedom through encounters with truth and grace.
I was born and raised on Oahu. I studied psychology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and received my master’s in counseling from Chaminade University. I been licensed as a counselor in the state of Hawaii since 2011. I realize that no two people are the same and as such I tailor my therapy to meet the specific needs of my clients. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression or another issue, I hope to help clients find a healthier way of living.
As a Christian psychotherapist, I integrate the Biblical perspective when necessary in the therapeutic process to help individuals experience a deeper sense of God's hope, joy and peace; healing and restoration; as well as courage to activate meaningful changes.
I am passionate in helping adult individuals to experience breakthroughs in emotional, relational and spiritual health. My goal is to help individuals grow in the midst of challenging circumstances to attain a purposeful life while building meaningful relationships.
As a Christian psychotherapist, I integrate the Biblical perspective when necessary in the therapeutic process to help individuals experience a deeper sense of God's hope, joy and peace; healing and restoration; as well as courage to activate meaningful changes.
I am passionate in helping adult individuals to experience breakthroughs in emotional, relational and spiritual health. My goal is to help individuals grow in the midst of challenging circumstances to attain a purposeful life while building meaningful relationships.
I also offer Christian Counseling by request.
Aloha! I am a credentialed Art Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Hawaii. I have experience working with all ages; children, adolescents, adults and families. Art is a universal language that communicates from the heart. Sometimes there are no words to express what is going on inside of us. The process of creating art provides an image, a piece of the puzzle of our life. When a series of images are put together, they tell a story. Whether the condition is depression or anxiety, a crisis, a traumatic event or a series of events, art therapy becomes a way to process, express and communicate your story.
I also offer Christian Counseling by request.
Aloha! I am a credentialed Art Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Hawaii. I have experience working with all ages; children, adolescents, adults and families. Art is a universal language that communicates from the heart. Sometimes there are no words to express what is going on inside of us. The process of creating art provides an image, a piece of the puzzle of our life. When a series of images are put together, they tell a story. Whether the condition is depression or anxiety, a crisis, a traumatic event or a series of events, art therapy becomes a way to process, express and communicate your story.
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!
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Verified Verified
Waipahu, HI 96797 (Online Only)
I have both clinical training as a Licensed Clinical Therapist and have an edge in the Christian approach for over 30 yrs; for those who choose a Biblical perspective.
Being human is hard! Living in the current world with all its complexities is even harder; thus, the need to talk to someone at some point, about something, has become inevitable. All our sessions are conducted via Telehealth while maintaining the nurture, care, professionalism and the listening ear you need in order to help resolve the presenting issues - be they marital, parental or individual. I have a very specific interest in couples but also enjoy treating mood disorders using an amalgamation of evidence-based modalities and inner child work for certain presentations. Either way, the client drives the process.
I have both clinical training as a Licensed Clinical Therapist and have an edge in the Christian approach for over 30 yrs; for those who choose a Biblical perspective.
Being human is hard! Living in the current world with all its complexities is even harder; thus, the need to talk to someone at some point, about something, has become inevitable. All our sessions are conducted via Telehealth while maintaining the nurture, care, professionalism and the listening ear you need in order to help resolve the presenting issues - be they marital, parental or individual. I have a very specific interest in couples but also enjoy treating mood disorders using an amalgamation of evidence-based modalities and inner child work for certain presentations. Either way, the client drives the process.
Are you a Christian? I work from this perspective for those who feel comfortable with faith-based therapy.
I am currently accepting Graduate Students for supervision. Are you struggling with past or current military, childhood or other types of trauma? Are you dealing with overwhelming anxiety or depression? Are you in conflict with family members? These are my specialties and I would be honored to guide you through the healing process. I focus on unique individual strengths and positive attributes. I am here to guide you on that journey of rediscovery in yourself and with your loved ones.
Are you a Christian? I work from this perspective for those who feel comfortable with faith-based therapy.
I am currently accepting Graduate Students for supervision. Are you struggling with past or current military, childhood or other types of trauma? Are you dealing with overwhelming anxiety or depression? Are you in conflict with family members? These are my specialties and I would be honored to guide you through the healing process. I focus on unique individual strengths and positive attributes. I am here to guide you on that journey of rediscovery in yourself and with your loved ones.
Elizabeth 'liz' Kong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT-S, LSC, RSP
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96813
I am offer faith based counseling from a Christian biblical worldview however I see patients from all faiths.
I provide psychotherapy services to children, adults and couples. I specialize in Child Centered Play Therapy (age 4+) usingvarious modalities ( puppets, clay and art materials). Due to demand for my services, I only accept referrals from physicians or psychologists or insurance care managers at this time. Referrals can be faxed (808) 892-3683 for review by my office to determine if it is appropriate. I do not accept court referrals for child custody or divorce cases or sibling therapy as my office is only open part time
I am offer faith based counseling from a Christian biblical worldview however I see patients from all faiths.
I provide psychotherapy services to children, adults and couples. I specialize in Child Centered Play Therapy (age 4+) usingvarious modalities ( puppets, clay and art materials). Due to demand for my services, I only accept referrals from physicians or psychologists or insurance care managers at this time. Referrals can be faxed (808) 892-3683 for review by my office to determine if it is appropriate. I do not accept court referrals for child custody or divorce cases or sibling therapy as my office is only open part time
I offer both Christian Counseling and Life Coaching, primarily working with women in the areas of stress and anxiety management, emotional health, and relationship issues.
I have a passion for empowering women to experience healthy emotions and mindsets, develop connected relationships, and reach their personal goals. Despite stressors and challenges, I believe we are all capable of thriving in the life we have today. I use an integrative approach, combining the latest brain science with faith-based practices. I have served women and couples in ministry for more than 10 years and completed my Masters in Counseling through Liberty University, as well as a Christian Life Coaching Certification. Along with my husband and 3 teenage daughters, I am a long-time resident of Oahu, Hawaii.
I offer both Christian Counseling and Life Coaching, primarily working with women in the areas of stress and anxiety management, emotional health, and relationship issues.
I have a passion for empowering women to experience healthy emotions and mindsets, develop connected relationships, and reach their personal goals. Despite stressors and challenges, I believe we are all capable of thriving in the life we have today. I use an integrative approach, combining the latest brain science with faith-based practices. I have served women and couples in ministry for more than 10 years and completed my Masters in Counseling through Liberty University, as well as a Christian Life Coaching Certification. Along with my husband and 3 teenage daughters, I am a long-time resident of Oahu, Hawaii.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kapolei, HI 96707 (Online Only)
My passion is working with trauma, couples, and integrating Christian counseling.
Accepting New Patients (Telehealth/video chat-ONLY) Are you consumed by insecurities? Feeling detached from yourself and others? Questioning your relationship with God? At Leap of Faith Counseling, we help individuals, couples and teens overcome trauma and restore healthy relationships. Join us as you to dig deep to explore and foster new purposes. Lasting change comes from an honest look at the deeper issues and then actively creating new experiences with yourself and others.
My passion is working with trauma, couples, and integrating Christian counseling.
Accepting New Patients (Telehealth/video chat-ONLY) Are you consumed by insecurities? Feeling detached from yourself and others? Questioning your relationship with God? At Leap of Faith Counseling, we help individuals, couples and teens overcome trauma and restore healthy relationships. Join us as you to dig deep to explore and foster new purposes. Lasting change comes from an honest look at the deeper issues and then actively creating new experiences with yourself and others.
As a committed Christian I seek to honor God in my therapeutic work, however, I am mindful of the diversity that you bring into the office.
As a couples relationship counselor I have training working with couples who are severely distressed and are looking to find love and connection again. I treat a wide variety of concerns; infidelity, miscommunication, financial problems, depression, anxiety, aging, growing apart, and parenting teens. Many of these issues can leave relationships feeling hopeless. However restoration, healing and a future are possible. I also have extended training working with families, and individuals. As a systems therapist I focus treatment on what is causing the problem. Wholeness in relationships and for the individual is a goal I have for all of my clients.
As a committed Christian I seek to honor God in my therapeutic work, however, I am mindful of the diversity that you bring into the office.
As a couples relationship counselor I have training working with couples who are severely distressed and are looking to find love and connection again. I treat a wide variety of concerns; infidelity, miscommunication, financial problems, depression, anxiety, aging, growing apart, and parenting teens. Many of these issues can leave relationships feeling hopeless. However restoration, healing and a future are possible. I also have extended training working with families, and individuals. As a systems therapist I focus treatment on what is causing the problem. Wholeness in relationships and for the individual is a goal I have for all of my clients.
Hello, my name is Yumi Lemaster, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I'd love to get to know you and what your primary concerns and issues are that bring you for healing here first and foremost and then work to process deeper core trends and issues that might perpetuate your hurt and pain. I'm also very solution oriented and like to provide practical tools and spiritual inspirational words to help heal all of you. My specialties are in trauma treatment, PTSD, and an array of phases of life issues, grief and loss, and relationship issues as well as faith-based issues as a Christian.
Hello, my name is Yumi Lemaster, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I'd love to get to know you and what your primary concerns and issues are that bring you for healing here first and foremost and then work to process deeper core trends and issues that might perpetuate your hurt and pain. I'm also very solution oriented and like to provide practical tools and spiritual inspirational words to help heal all of you. My specialties are in trauma treatment, PTSD, and an array of phases of life issues, grief and loss, and relationship issues as well as faith-based issues as a Christian.
I would also welcome your request to integrate the Christian faith in the process of therapy.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the changes in your life? Are you at a point where you are trying so hard but still feel stuck? With over 10 years of practice as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my passion is to collaborate with my clients to discover effective coping strategies, move from a place of dissatisfaction or unhappiness in their life and arrive at a place of overall wellness with hope, joy, peace, and purpose.
I would also welcome your request to integrate the Christian faith in the process of therapy.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the changes in your life? Are you at a point where you are trying so hard but still feel stuck? With over 10 years of practice as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my passion is to collaborate with my clients to discover effective coping strategies, move from a place of dissatisfaction or unhappiness in their life and arrive at a place of overall wellness with hope, joy, peace, and purpose.
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Counselor, LMHC, LCPC, MA, MPhil
Verified Verified
Waipahu, HI 96797
I work with patients focusing on anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, stress, anger, addictions, relationships, multiculturalism, and Christian counseling.
You can’t control the challenging factors you are faced with in life but you can be empowered by how you perceive and respond. Difficulties, trials, struggles, pain, and grief are unavoidable even if you perceive to make the "right" choices. Life can be hard sometimes and unfair. Even the daily stressors of work, career, family, responsibilities, life transitions, difficult relationships, and lack of expectations being met can weigh you down. You live life through experiences, and experiences are understood through your perceptions. When you develop the tools to manage your perceptions, you can also manage those experiences.
I work with patients focusing on anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, stress, anger, addictions, relationships, multiculturalism, and Christian counseling.
You can’t control the challenging factors you are faced with in life but you can be empowered by how you perceive and respond. Difficulties, trials, struggles, pain, and grief are unavoidable even if you perceive to make the "right" choices. Life can be hard sometimes and unfair. Even the daily stressors of work, career, family, responsibilities, life transitions, difficult relationships, and lack of expectations being met can weigh you down. You live life through experiences, and experiences are understood through your perceptions. When you develop the tools to manage your perceptions, you can also manage those experiences.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.