Couples Counseling Therapists in Hilo, HI
My work specializes in working with angry youths who have behavioral and/or emotional issues, assisting frustrated parents achieve better understanding, clarity, and confidence about being good-enough parents and disconnected couples (re)establish the relationship they feel’s personally worthwhile and meaningful.
My approach focuses on addressing immediate symptom relief and current life problems with an emphasis on identifying underlying emotional causes that may be contributing to these difficulties. My practice presumes that understanding psychological conflicts underlying unpleasant negative behaviors and/or emotions will help people gain important understanding into their current problems and, consequently, lead them to make considerable changes in their lives.
My work specializes in working with angry youths who have behavioral and/or emotional issues, assisting frustrated parents achieve better understanding, clarity, and confidence about being good-enough parents and disconnected couples (re)establish the relationship they feel’s personally worthwhile and meaningful.
My approach focuses on addressing immediate symptom relief and current life problems with an emphasis on identifying underlying emotional causes that may be contributing to these difficulties. My practice presumes that understanding psychological conflicts underlying unpleasant negative behaviors and/or emotions will help people gain important understanding into their current problems and, consequently, lead them to make considerable changes in their lives.
Are you looking for a way to make your relationship with your spouse work? Are you wondering if there's got to be something more? Or have you sought counseling before but it didn't work? Through my specialized training in couples therapy, I can help you work towards the relationship you want.
Aloha and thank you for visiting! Visit our website at www.ohanawellnessmaui.com for more information!
Are you looking for a way to make your relationship with your spouse work? Are you wondering if there's got to be something more? Or have you sought counseling before but it didn't work? Through my specialized training in couples therapy, I can help you work towards the relationship you want.
Aloha and thank you for visiting! Visit our website at www.ohanawellnessmaui.com for more information!
Kayla Ennett
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Hilo, HI 96720 (Online Only)
Kayla Ennett, PsyD, LMHC, is a licensed therapist living in Colorado who is very motivated and excited to work with the residents of Hawaii via TeleHealth therapy. Kayla has an eclectic experience with counseling. She started off as a college career counselor and then moved on to school counseling. Later in her career, she began doing therapy with inmates at a state prison then veterans and their families on post. She currently focuses on working with clients and couples who suffer from depression, anxiety, personality disorders, LGBTQ+, and concerns related to intimacy and sex.
Kayla Ennett, PsyD, LMHC, is a licensed therapist living in Colorado who is very motivated and excited to work with the residents of Hawaii via TeleHealth therapy. Kayla has an eclectic experience with counseling. She started off as a college career counselor and then moved on to school counseling. Later in her career, she began doing therapy with inmates at a state prison then veterans and their families on post. She currently focuses on working with clients and couples who suffer from depression, anxiety, personality disorders, LGBTQ+, and concerns related to intimacy and sex.
She also is passionate about assisting individuals through life transitions, especially cross-cultural adjustments, relationship conflicts, communication skills, stress management, wellness life skills, and spiritual direction.
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.
She also is passionate about assisting individuals through life transitions, especially cross-cultural adjustments, relationship conflicts, communication skills, stress management, wellness life skills, and spiritual direction.
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.
Mauna Kea Sky Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, CSAC
Verified Verified
Hilo, HI 96720
I have worked with local children, adolescents, adults, couples and families for several years, in schools, as anger management counselor and in private practice.
My work focuses on illuminating my clients' strengths and helping them to access their inner emotional and spiritual wisdom, while also acknowledging and challenging the patterns of thought, communication and behavior - fueled by self-sabotaging stories - that may have been keeping them from reaching their natural state of health, happiness and success.
I have worked with local children, adolescents, adults, couples and families for several years, in schools, as anger management counselor and in private practice.
My work focuses on illuminating my clients' strengths and helping them to access their inner emotional and spiritual wisdom, while also acknowledging and challenging the patterns of thought, communication and behavior - fueled by self-sabotaging stories - that may have been keeping them from reaching their natural state of health, happiness and success.
I have experience in helping individuals work through trauma, addictions, anxiety, and relationship issues.
Is your past trauma, anxiety, or addictions significantly interfering with the way you would like to live your life? Have you lost satisfaction in activities that you once enjoyed? Are you grieving a loss or struggling with relationships? Are you a military veteran navigating the symptoms of PTSD or an individual who simply needs a safe space? It is easy to get lost in the stresses of life and current events. You are not alone in your journey for healing.
I have experience in helping individuals work through trauma, addictions, anxiety, and relationship issues.
Is your past trauma, anxiety, or addictions significantly interfering with the way you would like to live your life? Have you lost satisfaction in activities that you once enjoyed? Are you grieving a loss or struggling with relationships? Are you a military veteran navigating the symptoms of PTSD or an individual who simply needs a safe space? It is easy to get lost in the stresses of life and current events. You are not alone in your journey for healing.
Aaron Collins, LMFT: Akua Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hilo, HI 96720
Waitlist for new clients
Aaron sees couples and individuals looking to lower distress, process trauma and improve relationships.
Aloha, here at Akua Family Therapy our specialty is relationship therapy. We serve couples and individuals who are looking to improve their relationships, and process relationship distress. Couples who are looking to strengthen communication, conflict management and/or increase intimacy should give us a call. If you would like to process your relationship distress individually, we help men and woman work through relationship struggles by helping you build insight into your relationship dynamics and support you toward improved overall health and functioning. We also provide Anger Assessments and Parenting Psycho-education Support.
Aaron sees couples and individuals looking to lower distress, process trauma and improve relationships.
Aloha, here at Akua Family Therapy our specialty is relationship therapy. We serve couples and individuals who are looking to improve their relationships, and process relationship distress. Couples who are looking to strengthen communication, conflict management and/or increase intimacy should give us a call. If you would like to process your relationship distress individually, we help men and woman work through relationship struggles by helping you build insight into your relationship dynamics and support you toward improved overall health and functioning. We also provide Anger Assessments and Parenting Psycho-education Support.
Women have a complex and multi-layered relationship to their bodies - layers of shaming and conditioning around our body image, self-worth, sexuality, pleasure, menstruation, menopause, pregnancy, ageing, motherhood, and so much more. Women also carry immense pain within their wombs related to infertility, pregnancy loss through miscarriage and abortion, sexual violation and assault, medical procedures, and through internalized misogyny- all of which have a great impact on our body, minds, and souls. Feeling safe, vital, and connected to both yourself and others is your birthright. Deeply loving your body and womanhood is possible.
Women have a complex and multi-layered relationship to their bodies - layers of shaming and conditioning around our body image, self-worth, sexuality, pleasure, menstruation, menopause, pregnancy, ageing, motherhood, and so much more. Women also carry immense pain within their wombs related to infertility, pregnancy loss through miscarriage and abortion, sexual violation and assault, medical procedures, and through internalized misogyny- all of which have a great impact on our body, minds, and souls. Feeling safe, vital, and connected to both yourself and others is your birthright. Deeply loving your body and womanhood is possible.
M. Tashina Bradley (she/her), MS, LMT is a graduate of Chaminade University master’s program in Counseling Psychology. Her young adult life was shaped greatly by O‘ahu’s south surf shores and Palolo Valley’s daily rains. She now lives in Kailua-Kona town with her blended family, her dog and her cats. Tashina is trained to work with couples, families, and individuals. She has experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, stress, anxiety, motivation, self-worth, accountability, and trauma.
M. Tashina Bradley (she/her), MS, LMT is a graduate of Chaminade University master’s program in Counseling Psychology. Her young adult life was shaped greatly by O‘ahu’s south surf shores and Palolo Valley’s daily rains. She now lives in Kailua-Kona town with her blended family, her dog and her cats. Tashina is trained to work with couples, families, and individuals. She has experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, stress, anxiety, motivation, self-worth, accountability, and trauma.
This allows working individuals and couples to have their session from the comfort of their own homes.
It has been my experience that an important component of successful therapy is the therapeutic relationship that gets formed.
I enjoy working with most people, and find that I am effective to the extent that a safe and trusting space can be created where my client is able to communicate whatever they need to without fear of judgement.
I have also found that I am not able to be of any help at all, unless my client is invested in their healing process, willing to do the work that's involved, and is not looking for their therapist to tell them what to do.
This allows working individuals and couples to have their session from the comfort of their own homes.
It has been my experience that an important component of successful therapy is the therapeutic relationship that gets formed.
I enjoy working with most people, and find that I am effective to the extent that a safe and trusting space can be created where my client is able to communicate whatever they need to without fear of judgement.
I have also found that I am not able to be of any help at all, unless my client is invested in their healing process, willing to do the work that's involved, and is not looking for their therapist to tell them what to do.
Kevin Wittenberg, Psychologist and Psychoanalyst
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Hilo, HI 96720 (Online Only)
I especially pay attention to the relationship that develops over time between myself and clients as it can often provide a very rich growth experience.
Our capacity to connect, both with ourselves (i.e. our passions, feelings, and body) and with others, is crucial to our feelings of well-being. When we connect, we generally feel a sense of aliveness in ourselves and the world. When we can't connect, we feel anxious, isolated, empty, or depressed. I feel my job is to help clients to more fully connect to the range of their experiences. I help adults, adolescents, and couples explore why they lose connection. I help them identify, understand, and overcome the deep root of their disconnection. I help them find well-being, which gives me great joy.
I especially pay attention to the relationship that develops over time between myself and clients as it can often provide a very rich growth experience.
Our capacity to connect, both with ourselves (i.e. our passions, feelings, and body) and with others, is crucial to our feelings of well-being. When we connect, we generally feel a sense of aliveness in ourselves and the world. When we can't connect, we feel anxious, isolated, empty, or depressed. I feel my job is to help clients to more fully connect to the range of their experiences. I help adults, adolescents, and couples explore why they lose connection. I help them identify, understand, and overcome the deep root of their disconnection. I help them find well-being, which gives me great joy.
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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.
Kristen Hale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hilo, HI 96720 (Online Only)
In therapy I draw upon my training, research and experience in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Ego Psychology using IFS principals, Attachment theory, Family Systems and EFT for couples to promote sustainable change.
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.
In therapy I draw upon my training, research and experience in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Ego Psychology using IFS principals, Attachment theory, Family Systems and EFT for couples to promote sustainable change.
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 offer a supportive, empathetic, and encouraging relationship.
The demands of the world feel exhausting on your physical and mental health. Your past experiences lead you to feel depressed and hopeless, or anxious and irritable. Your work performance may be dipping. Your family may be suffering. Your relationships may be strained. You're trying... You're ready for change! My goal is to provide you with a relationship that you can utilize for your own personal growth.
I offer a supportive, empathetic, and encouraging relationship.
The demands of the world feel exhausting on your physical and mental health. Your past experiences lead you to feel depressed and hopeless, or anxious and irritable. Your work performance may be dipping. Your family may be suffering. Your relationships may be strained. You're trying... You're ready for change! My goal is to provide you with a relationship that you can utilize for your own personal growth.
Terilyn Keliinoi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hilo, HI 96720 (Online Only)
She works with individuals, couples, families and groups with an interest in anxiety, depression, trauma/violence, grief and loss, and life transitions/adjustments.
Terilyn “Teri” Keliinoi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years post master’s and 11 years post LCSW experience. She has worked with children, teens and adults in hospital based acute and residential settings, outpatient clinics, as well as early intervention, school based behavioral health and hospice agencies.
She works with individuals, couples, families and groups with an interest in anxiety, depression, trauma/violence, grief and loss, and life transitions/adjustments.
Terilyn “Teri” Keliinoi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years post master’s and 11 years post LCSW experience. She has worked with children, teens and adults in hospital based acute and residential settings, outpatient clinics, as well as early intervention, school based behavioral health and hospice agencies.
Genell Howell
Counselor, MA, SEP, LMHC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Hilo, HI 96720 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe a healthy non-judgemental environment and relationship are one of the most healing tools in the therapeutic process.
Do you find that you have allowed stress and painful experiences to get in the way of your own happiness and fulfillment? Are you repeating the same mistakes, feel incapacitated by worry or fear? Do you need someone to hold space and help process some of your difficult emotions or experiences while providing helpful feedback? I believe that all of us hold the ability to access greater happiness, fulfillment and joy within ourselves yet at times we need additional support in learning from our harder experiences. **I’m not accepting new clients at this time.
I believe a healthy non-judgemental environment and relationship are one of the most healing tools in the therapeutic process.
Do you find that you have allowed stress and painful experiences to get in the way of your own happiness and fulfillment? Are you repeating the same mistakes, feel incapacitated by worry or fear? Do you need someone to hold space and help process some of your difficult emotions or experiences while providing helpful feedback? I believe that all of us hold the ability to access greater happiness, fulfillment and joy within ourselves yet at times we need additional support in learning from our harder experiences. **I’m not accepting new clients at this time.
Therapy can be the opportunity to explore our lives in a safe space and unpack why we feel stuck. I encourage my clients to discuss what they want to see happen in their life and work with them on developing goals. I use a combination of family structure, emotional focus and family of origin modes of therapy in my practice. Therapy for some can be a new experience and I honor that.
Therapy can be the opportunity to explore our lives in a safe space and unpack why we feel stuck. I encourage my clients to discuss what they want to see happen in their life and work with them on developing goals. I use a combination of family structure, emotional focus and family of origin modes of therapy in my practice. Therapy for some can be a new experience and I honor that.
I have particular compassion and knowledge for those with transgender and sexual orientation issues and with survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault. I am familiar with the social stigma and trauma that can result from being a person with these issues and have helped many overcome the resulting emotional and psychological distress.
I have particular compassion and knowledge for those with transgender and sexual orientation issues and with survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault. I am familiar with the social stigma and trauma that can result from being a person with these issues and have helped many overcome the resulting emotional and psychological distress.
Therapy can help to provide some guidance and understanding the obstacles of your life. I offer a safe and supportive environment to start the process of exploring those obstacles and embrace change. I use a client centered approach in my work with my clients and have a strong behaviorist background. I am comfortable in working with children, adolescents, adults individually
Therapy can help to provide some guidance and understanding the obstacles of your life. I offer a safe and supportive environment to start the process of exploring those obstacles and embrace change. I use a client centered approach in my work with my clients and have a strong behaviorist background. I am comfortable in working with children, adolescents, adults individually
Big Island Health Clinic, INC.
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Hilo, HI 96720 (Online Only)
Big Island Health Clinic is committed to providing treatment that is Culturally Competent & Trauma Informed. Collectively we provide individual and family therapy for all ages. There are 3 therapists to choose from. Elvina Nartatez's areas of specialties include anger management & PTSD. Josephine Volpe is a certified substance abuse, anger management and Hospice counselor. Akoni Kanaele provides treatment for behavioral & anxiety disorders.
Big Island Health Clinic is committed to providing treatment that is Culturally Competent & Trauma Informed. Collectively we provide individual and family therapy for all ages. There are 3 therapists to choose from. Elvina Nartatez's areas of specialties include anger management & PTSD. Josephine Volpe is a certified substance abuse, anger management and Hospice counselor. Akoni Kanaele provides treatment for behavioral & anxiety disorders.
