Therapists in Hawaii County, HI

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.

I specialize in working with those who have experienced trauma.

Aloha! The Promise of life is love, joy and peace. Yet often life is just the opposite. We experience, hurt, rejection, loneliness, fears, disappointments and or difficult relationships which makes it difficult to function in healthy ways. Life is not easy. Did you know that you are not meant to be on this journey alone? I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Hawaii. Please contact me, if you are looking for a Christ-centered perspective to navigate your real-life issues. I look forward to meeting you! Heidi

Emily Powers is a pre-licensed counseling professional who is passionate about helping people overcome their challenges & achieve their goals. She earned her BA from St. Edward’s University in 2020, and currently holds a Master's degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from the University of Hawai’i at Hilo. Emily specializes in assisting individuals navigating the impacts of traumatic exposure. Whether this be recovery from a car accident, sexual assault, time spent in the armed forces, repeated abuse in childhood or another circumstance, Emily strives to facilitate a space of healing for individuals of all backgrounds.

I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, stress, burnout, communication, and parenting. When we meet, we will discuss together what goals we want to work towards in counseling. I like to build upon individual strengths as we tackle your life challenges. I often use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as they hold the belief that all forms of human suffering is a normal part of life. I also take a holistic view in your overall health.

Aloha, are you needing support and looking for freedom from internal strain, anxiety, worry, depression, trauma and relationship issues? In today's culture with fewer connections to communities and cultures, it gives much less support to you and it's important to reach out. It’s time to explore and develop the richness and capacities within you for improved understanding, awareness and self-direction through body, mind, emotion & spirit practices and tools.

I believe that each individual is doing the best they can, and that given empathy, unconditional positive regard and respect they can come to a greater sense of self-acceptance leading to a better functioning life. My approach is tailored to the individual, using humanistic, mindfulness and cognitive behavioral elements to facilitate the best outcomes. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, bipolar and personality disorders, as well as women's issues, domestic violence, substance abuse, and issues involving poverty.

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.

Christin DeCoito, was born and raised in Hilo where she grew passionate about helping others in her community. She graduated from Kamehameha Schools Hawaii, she later received her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UH Hilo. She ventured a little ways out of Hilo, where she currently lives on the Hamakua coast with her loving family and growing two little boys. Christins experience stems from working directly with students as a school based behavioral health specialist since 2017.

Today, more than ever, we are faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges on a personal, familial, communal, national, and global level. At best, it has caused us to reset our priorities, develop character, and engage in better self-care. At worst, we have experienced severe loss, often feeling isolated, alienated, and stuck. Perhaps depression and anxiety have encroached on every aspect of life, leaving interpersonal relationships significantly strained in an unparalleled way. Whatever the case, healing is possible with intentional action steered toward achieving a more fulfilling life, even in the face of adversity.

I provide therapeutic services for individual adults, couples, and children/teens from ages 12 years old and up. Have you ever noticed that thinking about a problem and spinning it around and around in your head gets you nowhere? Talking about the issues helps to give it shape; a beginning, middle and end. It helps it to become something that can be worked on and managed. A huge benefit of talk therapy is that you are working through emotional issues as well as developing tools to help you deal with them in the future. Therapy can assist in helping you understand yourself better and hopefully help you navigate future situations.

Andrea Nila Negron, MSW, LSW, received her Master’s degree from New Mexico State University. With a background in trauma-informed yoga and bodywork, she brings a psycho-spiritual approach to healing and wellness. She specializes in collaborating with individuals with attachment and developmental trauma using the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), which integrates a cognitive and somatic approach to address the root causes of current life challenges. Nila also has experience supporting individuals in 12-step recovery work.

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.

As a practicing psychologist for over 20 years I have been privileged to be part of my client's lives. I moved from San Diego to the Big Island of Hawaii in 1996. My specialties have changed and developed through the years. Now I specialize in the treatment of adults suffering from trauma, addiction related illness, relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and coping with illness. I have a particular interest in women's issues including domestic violence, work/life balance, parenting young adults, and menopause. I work with women and men facing transition points in their lives as they create renewed meaning in life.

What is psychotherapy, and why would you want to receive it? For me, psychotherapy is communication. It is a means of reflecting you back to yourself in a way that is instructive, enlightening, and healing. If you are experiencing low self-esteem, depression, thoughts of suicide, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, or fearfulness about the future, you could benefit from psychotherapy.

Is your mind often focused on difficult experiences from the past, to the point that you can no longer enjoy the present? People respond to trauma in various ways. You might find yourself distracted, hypervigilant, or discouraged. You might struggle with your work, relationships, or simply moving through your daily life. I know this can be overwhelming and discouraging. Fortunately, there are treatments that help. My clients and I function as a team, determined to get at the cause of symptoms and work on real healing work. Even if it feels impossible right now, you can get better and live a fuller, more meaningful life.

I believe we navigate the waters of life by constantly adjusting to subtle and profound changes, much like tacking a sailboat or steering a kayak in order to keep moving ahead. How we experience those changes -- as loss or opportunity, with sadness or joy -- determines the course we will follow. While each of us must make the individual choice of how to move forward, I believe we are all in this together. No one need navigate alone. The process of counseling is to support the planning of the trip ahead, and to help navigate the waters of life.

We are not here to be perfect. We are here to be real, to stand true in our light and our shadows. I can help you navigate the challenges and pain that function as roadblocks, keeping you from living a life of authenticity and purpose. I aim to help clients regain a sense of control over their lives while increasing their ability to manage stress, gain new insight into emotions and experiences, and live with greater presence. With non-judgmental curiosity, we will face whatever brings you suffering, exploring a way through to the other side. I am here to mirror back for you the wisdom you always have, but may lose sight of at times.

I am here to support you in becoming the best version of yourself. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Psychoanalysis to help clients let go of what is not serving them, clarify what they want out of life, and be present and happy in their own skin. I provide a judgement-free environment to focus on strengths and taking steps in a positive direction.