Sexual Abuse Therapists in Hawaii

I have worked with a broad spectrum of emotional problems that affect mental health and I have a perspective that includes the interconnectedness of body, mind and spirit. I honor your uniqueness and approach this work together with curiosity. I am committed to providing a safe, respectful, empathic, nonjudgmental setting to explore your issues together. Distress can be lessened with effective strategies and new skills. My specialized, client-centered approach allows for a connection with my clients where there is a focus on insight, goals and change.

Are you feeling anxious, depressed, sad, frustrated? As a licensed clinical social worker in private practice for the past eighteen years, I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and life transitions. I also have experience in medical social work and aging issues. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental, collaborative, and supportive environment where you can safely explore new possibilities for sustainable growth and transformation. "Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference." - Virginia Satir

Do you feel anxious and angry in crowded stores or when driving? Have loved ones told you that they're worried about you? Maybe challenges like PTSD, starting a new career or semester, or living with a chronic illness are causing you to struggle. If so, request an appointment and let's see if we would make a good team.

"You are entirely up to you" - author unknown. Are you feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, or simply experiencing a difficult situation? I believe in working together to address the whole person toward achieving balance in all aspects of your life. Let me help you create a heathier, happier, and fulfilling life.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, or a challenging relationship that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, and ability to function at work? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, or lost? Are you finding it difficult just getting through the day, answering emails, texts, or calls, with the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you wonder how life could be better? Now more than ever, many people are feeling anxious and overwhelmed, and we believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live better. People can change, there is hope, and there are answers.

Under any weather conditions, where rough seas and rugged shores collide, there stands a lighthouse signaling: “This way home; this way to safety.” (Monson) Under any life conditions, when our body, heart, mind, or spirit may collide with harsh reality, there comes a guiding signal from our inner lighthouse. Without such guidance, we may find ourselves lost, alone, hurt, discouraged, and ultimately dis-empowered in any aspect of our lives. Compassionate, collaborative therapy allows us to recognize and rely on our inner guidance as one of the key turning points towards self-empowerment, support, healing, success, and happiness.

Could you benefit from some extra support so you can get back on track to focus on things that are important, so that you spend less time, energy dealing with STRESS? Do you need a place to process things going on with you without the bias that can occur when talking to friends and family? The therapeutic setting can give you the opportunity to learn and grow. With these paradigm shifts, or new ways of approaching situations, individuals can often experience greater life satisfaction. I would enjoy the opportunity to accompany you on this journey.

Greetings! Chances are, if you're reading this, you are stuck in some form of suffering from which you cannot find a way out. The fact that you've made it here means that you have already taken the bravest, hardest steps on the journey toward change; recognizing that you need help, and finding the willingness to ask for it. I firmly believe that the answers you need are already within you; in my role as therapist, I act as a mirror through which you are able to connect to your own strengths, heal, and create a life worth living.

I am Terilynn Salas, a Doctor of Social Work with a clinical license from Hawaii. I have over 10 years of experience as a professional counselor and specialize in trauma recovery. My therapeutic approach primarily operates from psychodynamic therapy which is useful in exploring internal unresolved conflicts contributing to emotional and relationship challenges, as well as patterns of self-destructive behaviors that may interfere with one's life satisfaction. I've spent a lot of time helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss.

Welcome. I provide trauma-focused, compassionate, and creative psychotherapy. I am here to help you work through current symptoms, heal trauma impact, build nervous system regulation skills and strengthen the self. My intent is to make therapy an effective and meaningful experience, so that you can feel more connected to yourself and have more resilience to meet life's challenges and opportunities.

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.

I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, and children in individual, couples and family therapy. I primarily use a psychodynamic, interpersonal, and family systems approach. Having been in practice for more than 25 years, I have a well rounded and broad background of experience which includes working with all types of clients of all ages with many varying presenting issues. Clients who are best suited for my practice want to become more aware of their issues as they relate to the underlying patterns and dynamics that replicate again and again and cause dysfunction in their lives.

Aloha! Sometimes we all need some assistance with difficult life transitions or changes. Trying therapy can provide a place to discuss your needs and hopes for a healthier future. I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with many concerns such as depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I believe that the therapist and client relationship is the most important aspect of positive outcome and I invite people to come in and discuss their concerns.

I believe that a safe, supportive and strong therapeutic relationship is vital to creating meaningful change. If you are interested in scheduling a consultation to see if we might be a good fit, I'd love to connect with you. Please feel free to call or email. For more information about me and my practice, please visit my website at the link below.

My name is David Shaku and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator, and trained in Attachment-Focused EMDR through the Parnell Institute. My approach focuses on the treatment of big "T" and little "t" trauma by focusing on getting to know and guiding progress with my clients at their own pace.

Counseling therapy allows individuals/couples/families a safe and supportive environment to re-evaluate the possible impact past experiences have had on their lives, exploration of their present awareness, and reinvention of future potential. The therapeutic forum is designed to allow individuals their freedom of expression, beliefs and goals while being encouraged to reach for core issues that encourage growth, change and healing of the mind, body and soul.

Aloha, my name is Dana Lucio. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 5 years of therapeutic experience in Hawaii. I am passionate about therapy and I typically alter my clinical approach based on individual needs. I do find additional passion in working with substance abuse, trauma, and emotional regulation. I have a wide range of experience working with diverse ages and diagnoses. I have extended experience working with younger adults (14-24), working with substance use challenges, trauma, and anger management.

As a clinical psychologist, I have a broad base of training and experience working with individuals seeking help with a wide range of clinical issues as well as life transitions and personal growth. I emphasize an open, trusting, non-judgmental, and collaborative process. From a practical approach comes a goal of transformation: allowing for new patterns of thought and behavior, and a more balanced and flourishing life.

I work with individuals and couples to overcome the wounds we experience growing up and the challenges we experience in relationships when we are misunderstood. I take a collaborative approach; working with you to promote healing and understanding, both as an individual and within intimate relationships. Together we can find common ground to help you achieve the outcome you desire. I bring my whole self to my work; I believe in meeting my clients where they are at and providing support with real suggestions. I embrace a holistic approach, knowing that a healthy mind, body and spirit facilitates lasting change.