Teletherapy for Hawaii
Dr. Danielle Zandbergen
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, PhD
Verified Verified
Hilo, HI 96720 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you are seeking ways to strengthen your relationship to self or others, or experience growth in your development and well-being, I am here to help you navigate these issues and more. I specialize in adolescent and adult therapy with an emphasis on anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and identity concerns. I have worked in school-based settings, child welfare, foster and adoptive care, residential care, and private practice. I work primarily with individuals, but also enjoy working with couples whether it be premarital or marital counseling.
Whether you are seeking ways to strengthen your relationship to self or others, or experience growth in your development and well-being, I am here to help you navigate these issues and more. I specialize in adolescent and adult therapy with an emphasis on anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and identity concerns. I have worked in school-based settings, child welfare, foster and adoptive care, residential care, and private practice. I work primarily with individuals, but also enjoy working with couples whether it be premarital or marital counseling.
Mindful Living Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Kihei, HI 96753
Offering video therapy sessions. Life is a journey. Sometimes at peaks and others valleys. In times of struggle, compassionate, effective therapy can help. If you're experiencing a life transition, struggling with isolation, depression, trauma, anxiety, sleep, having a hard time overcoming a life challenge, exploring spirituality or deeper meaning to life, feeling overly sensitive, experiencing relating challenges, struggling with purpose/direction, dealing with anxiety, communication problems, parenting, struggling with substance misuse, or wanting to connect more deeply to self or others, you are not alone. We are here to help.
Offering video therapy sessions. Life is a journey. Sometimes at peaks and others valleys. In times of struggle, compassionate, effective therapy can help. If you're experiencing a life transition, struggling with isolation, depression, trauma, anxiety, sleep, having a hard time overcoming a life challenge, exploring spirituality or deeper meaning to life, feeling overly sensitive, experiencing relating challenges, struggling with purpose/direction, dealing with anxiety, communication problems, parenting, struggling with substance misuse, or wanting to connect more deeply to self or others, you are not alone. We are here to help.
Christopher Skaggs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kihei, HI 96753 (Online Only)
Aloha. I work with individuals, and relationships and people that struggle to effectively communicate their needs. Because of how they were brought up, or conditioned through experience, they might have vastly different ways of showing up in relationships, especially through conflict. We all want to work on what drives our behavior so that we can better understand ourselves and each other. This allows us to be vulnerable with one another and experience our real selves, so we can connect and love on a much deeper and more meaningful and satisfying level.
Aloha. I work with individuals, and relationships and people that struggle to effectively communicate their needs. Because of how they were brought up, or conditioned through experience, they might have vastly different ways of showing up in relationships, especially through conflict. We all want to work on what drives our behavior so that we can better understand ourselves and each other. This allows us to be vulnerable with one another and experience our real selves, so we can connect and love on a much deeper and more meaningful and satisfying level.
KiEun holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. After earning her degree, she moved to Hawaii, where she is now licensed as a counselor. Before settling on the Big Island, KiEun worked internationally for 20 years as a counseling trainer. (한국어 환영해요!) KiEun has extensive training and experience in addressing cross-cultural issues for both individuals and families, including immigrant families (such as Asian Americans) and blended families. She is committed to helping these families become healthier, stronger in love, and more functional and mature.
KiEun holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. After earning her degree, she moved to Hawaii, where she is now licensed as a counselor. Before settling on the Big Island, KiEun worked internationally for 20 years as a counseling trainer. (한국어 환영해요!) KiEun has extensive training and experience in addressing cross-cultural issues for both individuals and families, including immigrant families (such as Asian Americans) and blended families. She is committed to helping these families become healthier, stronger in love, and more functional and mature.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. We all are impacted by the families we grew up in, events we experienced and the relationships in our lives. It impacts how we view ourselves and the world around us. It determines how we respond to people and events. If you struggle with anxieties, depression, life challenges, and transitions, therapy can open new doors. I view therapy as a collaboration - walking together for a stretch to resolve issues or conflicts you would like to work on.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. We all are impacted by the families we grew up in, events we experienced and the relationships in our lives. It impacts how we view ourselves and the world around us. It determines how we respond to people and events. If you struggle with anxieties, depression, life challenges, and transitions, therapy can open new doors. I view therapy as a collaboration - walking together for a stretch to resolve issues or conflicts you would like to work on.
Victoria Roomet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kihei, HI 96753 (Online Only)
When struggles with our most intimate relationships feel all-consuming, it can be helpful to invite an outside perspective to create some room for new possibilities and hope. I am passionate about helping couples, partners, and family members become unstuck and create a deeper and stronger connection with each other.
When struggles with our most intimate relationships feel all-consuming, it can be helpful to invite an outside perspective to create some room for new possibilities and hope. I am passionate about helping couples, partners, and family members become unstuck and create a deeper and stronger connection with each other.
Asking for help takes courage, and taking the first step towards feeling like yourself again starts here. I provide a supportive and accepting environment that provides the freedom to express your feelings and a place to feel safe and comfortable. Whether you're seeking couples counseling, family counseling or individual counseling, I would be honored to help you on your journey towards healing and change.
Asking for help takes courage, and taking the first step towards feeling like yourself again starts here. I provide a supportive and accepting environment that provides the freedom to express your feelings and a place to feel safe and comfortable. Whether you're seeking couples counseling, family counseling or individual counseling, I would be honored to help you on your journey towards healing and change.
Whether you are struggling with your partner, your child, your sibling, or your parents, it can at times feel overwhelming. It doesn't have to be like this. The latest research shows that by fostering secure bonds we can reduce conflict and pain.
Whether you are struggling with your partner, your child, your sibling, or your parents, it can at times feel overwhelming. It doesn't have to be like this. The latest research shows that by fostering secure bonds we can reduce conflict and pain.
Sissi Tran
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kailua, HI 96734 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
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 20 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.
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 20 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.
Jason D. Wisdom, Behaviorzoid LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Kailua, HI 96734
Hello and welcome! I am Jason, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Licensed Behavior Analyst. Let's face it, the struggle is real and we all need extra support at various points in our lives. Burying shame, guilt, hurt or any other negative energy leads to both mental and somatic symptoms. Whether struggling with a personal issue, or wanting to see growth within yourself, I offer a safe and open space to begin the journey of self-love. Let the journey begin now, we all deserve it.
Hello and welcome! I am Jason, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Licensed Behavior Analyst. Let's face it, the struggle is real and we all need extra support at various points in our lives. Burying shame, guilt, hurt or any other negative energy leads to both mental and somatic symptoms. Whether struggling with a personal issue, or wanting to see growth within yourself, I offer a safe and open space to begin the journey of self-love. Let the journey begin now, we all deserve it.
Summer Cretton
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Makawao, HI 96768 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life is not always a box of chocolates. Sometimes, it can feel like a bucket of lemons, right? In times when you feel like you’ve tried everything, therapy can provide you a space to breathe, to process, to heal and to understand your true humanity. Together, we can collaborate and create new ways to navigate the unique season that you are in.
Life is not always a box of chocolates. Sometimes, it can feel like a bucket of lemons, right? In times when you feel like you’ve tried everything, therapy can provide you a space to breathe, to process, to heal and to understand your true humanity. Together, we can collaborate and create new ways to navigate the unique season that you are in.
I believe that the most important relationship is with your Self, which comprises many parts of you, and how you align these parts with some kind of Higher Power, which I call Good Orderly Direction. When you are Pono with your Self, then can we begin to do healing work on our relationships with others. For relationships will mirror parts of us that may hit raw spots caused by past hurts. We don't need to suffer. Happiness, joy, serenity, and peace are within each and everyone of us. It is our choice, our birthright. Let me help guide you back there. You will remember....
I believe that the most important relationship is with your Self, which comprises many parts of you, and how you align these parts with some kind of Higher Power, which I call Good Orderly Direction. When you are Pono with your Self, then can we begin to do healing work on our relationships with others. For relationships will mirror parts of us that may hit raw spots caused by past hurts. We don't need to suffer. Happiness, joy, serenity, and peace are within each and everyone of us. It is our choice, our birthright. Let me help guide you back there. You will remember....
Kristen Hale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kailua Kona, HI 96745 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Relationships and the mind-body-spirit connection are my passion! I work within a humanistic, person-centered framework. A compassionate, trauma-informed, and transpersonal approach will shape our work. Together, we can remember your strength and support your healing through issues around anxiety, family/couple dynamics, spirituality, life transitions, grief and past trauma using Emotionally Focused Therapy and weaving in elements of Mindfulness-Based, Narrative and Solution-Focused Therapies.
Relationships and the mind-body-spirit connection are my passion! I work within a humanistic, person-centered framework. A compassionate, trauma-informed, and transpersonal approach will shape our work. Together, we can remember your strength and support your healing through issues around anxiety, family/couple dynamics, spirituality, life transitions, grief and past trauma using Emotionally Focused Therapy and weaving in elements of Mindfulness-Based, Narrative and Solution-Focused Therapies.
I admire the courage it takes to seek help and make change, and believe everyone has the capacity for healing. I bring compassion and curiosity to my person centered work with clients. My approach is collaborative, feedback driven, strengths based, and often infused with play, art, and nature therapy techniques. While the work we do will be as unique as each client, I am most inspired by internal family systems, emotionally focused therapy, solution focused brief therapy, and AEDP.
I admire the courage it takes to seek help and make change, and believe everyone has the capacity for healing. I bring compassion and curiosity to my person centered work with clients. My approach is collaborative, feedback driven, strengths based, and often infused with play, art, and nature therapy techniques. While the work we do will be as unique as each client, I am most inspired by internal family systems, emotionally focused therapy, solution focused brief therapy, and AEDP.
Steven Phillip Katz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kailua, HI 96734
I focus on helping a client work on personal issues as well as primary relationships. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, and addictions. Counseling is a partnership. You're the expert in running your life and I have the training and experience in partnering with others. I specialize in helping to improve your relationships with other people. I am licensed in Hawaii and I hold a Masters with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy. Recently hosted the TV Show "Shrink Rap Hawaii. You can find my shows on YouTube.
I focus on helping a client work on personal issues as well as primary relationships. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, and addictions. Counseling is a partnership. You're the expert in running your life and I have the training and experience in partnering with others. I specialize in helping to improve your relationships with other people. I am licensed in Hawaii and I hold a Masters with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy. Recently hosted the TV Show "Shrink Rap Hawaii. You can find my shows on YouTube.
Aloha, Are you or your loved ones struggling with anxiety, depression, or chronic pain? Do you find yourself compulsively eating, drinking, working, or seeking relationships in order to fill the inner void? Do you and your partner sometimes get caught in a negative interaction pattern that prevents you from experiencing love and intimacy? I have years of education, training, and clinical experiences to help you process painful emotions, learn new skills, and find new ways of connecting with self, others, and the world. I am licensed in Hawaii and California to see clients from both states.
Aloha, Are you or your loved ones struggling with anxiety, depression, or chronic pain? Do you find yourself compulsively eating, drinking, working, or seeking relationships in order to fill the inner void? Do you and your partner sometimes get caught in a negative interaction pattern that prevents you from experiencing love and intimacy? I have years of education, training, and clinical experiences to help you process painful emotions, learn new skills, and find new ways of connecting with self, others, and the world. I am licensed in Hawaii and California to see clients from both states.
Do you find yourself stuck in your life- jobs, relationships, or general unhappiness in the way your life is going? Let me help you move forward in life. I was in a similar situation when I was 30 – in an unfulfilling and stressful job. I went back to school, earned my B.A, and earned my M.Ed in counseling & guidance, and Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. It can be confusing to figure out which direction to take in life, or how to overcome life’s obstacles. Let’s work together to understand and resolve your struggles and help you to follow the path you choose to follow.
Do you find yourself stuck in your life- jobs, relationships, or general unhappiness in the way your life is going? Let me help you move forward in life. I was in a similar situation when I was 30 – in an unfulfilling and stressful job. I went back to school, earned my B.A, and earned my M.Ed in counseling & guidance, and Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. It can be confusing to figure out which direction to take in life, or how to overcome life’s obstacles. Let’s work together to understand and resolve your struggles and help you to follow the path you choose to follow.
I believe we all need support from time to time. As a systemic and compassionate therapist, I believe in walking alongside my clients, through the trenches and up the hill. I meet my clients where they are by building a safe haven to work through the difficulties of life.
I believe we all need support from time to time. As a systemic and compassionate therapist, I believe in walking alongside my clients, through the trenches and up the hill. I meet my clients where they are by building a safe haven to work through the difficulties of life.
Currently accepting new clients! My approach is a down-to-earth combination of the practical and the spiritual. If anxiety, depression, trauma, body image/food issues, or low self-worth are preventing you from having the kind of life you yearn for, I can be of service. Our early life experiences lead us to form "programs": beliefs about ourself and others that are often not true in the present, that can hold us back from living our full potential. My role is as a guide, holding safe space for you to navigate the questions and de-program the past as you learn to trust your inner wisdom.
Currently accepting new clients! My approach is a down-to-earth combination of the practical and the spiritual. If anxiety, depression, trauma, body image/food issues, or low self-worth are preventing you from having the kind of life you yearn for, I can be of service. Our early life experiences lead us to form "programs": beliefs about ourself and others that are often not true in the present, that can hold us back from living our full potential. My role is as a guide, holding safe space for you to navigate the questions and de-program the past as you learn to trust your inner wisdom.
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Online Therapists
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.