Hawaii Medical Services Association Therapists in Honolulu, HI

I have a client-centered approach to therapy that focuses on the individual, the strengths of the individual, and their goals. I get the chance to learn about you, who you are, and what you want to accomplish. Whether you have short-term or long-term goals or just need the help to get through a unique challenge, I will provide support, focus on calming techniques, coping skills, new thinking, and foster growth by empowerment. Learning new skills and developing the necessary insight is key to opening up to endless possibilities of growth and success.

I am a certified perinatal mental health specialist and support women through the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum. When becoming a parent, relationships change, identities change, and sometimes the stress is overwhelming. Feelings of guilt and exhaustion are common, and past traumas often resurface during this challenging time. You are not alone, and things can get better. I'll help you gain confidence, improve relationships and feel like yourself again!

Aloha! I am a bilingual (Tagalog & English) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Honolulu with over 8 years of experience. My experience involves working with individuals with mild to severe and persistent mental illness (Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia,PTSD, and Substance Abuse). I have also worked with individuals with a wide range of issues including anxiety, stress related to work , and relationship issues.

Aloha from Therohana! I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist here to help you get to a better version of yourself! If you're looking for a safe space to talk to someone and heal, I am here for you. I can help support you if you are experiencing overthinking patterns or negative emotions. It can be tough to go through these situations alone. If your goal is to have more positive thinking and gain tools for a healthier mindset, I would love to work with you. If you've never tried therapy before and want to get started, it can be a great experience for you to process your emotions safely.

Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nineteen years of experience. She is born and raised on Oahu and earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Michelle aims to help individuals work on building confidence and empowering them to make positive changes. Guiding them through hardships so that they can find their way to healthier situations.

I am licensed in Hawaii with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I have a great passion in this field. My 7 years of experience in this field has allowed me to work closely within my community, building connections with a trauma-informed and non-judgemental approach. I value compassion and empathy as essential to guiding people through their healing journey as a lighthouse for those who see darkness and to provide hope. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor ou

Taking new clients in October. Thank you for your patience. Please reach out if you'd like to be added to my waitlist. In my practice, I've mostly worked with children, adolescents, and women that have faced trauma, stress, burnout, loneliness, depression, and the kind of pain that reaches the deepest part of the soul. In my personal life, I have experienced it too. Not only can I empathize with you, but also listen to you, make you feel supported, and guide you through a treatment plan that best suits your needs.

Life can be challenging and sometimes we need to seek support and guidance during difficult times. I provide a safe and nurturing space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain insight, and work towards creating a positive change in your life. We all have the capacity for growth and healing and sometimes we need a professional perspective to help us get unstuck and moving in the right direction. I help both individuals and couples navigate the complexities of their relationships and find solutions to the challenges they face.

In today’s fast-paced world do you feel anxious or depressed? Do you struggle with shame, self-worth, and body image issues? Do you feel hopeless, alone, or has substance use been ruling/ruining your life? Perhaps you’re unhappy in your personal relationships, or find it hard to connect with others. Maybe you’re dealing with grief, or going through a difficult life transition. You might simply be longing to find deeper meaning and purpose in your every-day experience. Whatever the case may be, I’m here to help you explore these feelings in a safe, loving, and supportive environment.

Due to my schedule, it is best to click on the Email Me link to setup our initial contact. Sometimes life delivers challenging moments for us or we feel stuck in a negative cycle. We struggle through issues, whether brought on by our own choices or by the choices of others. I strive to provide an emotionally safe environment where you can explore those issues and challenges. Collaboratively we discover your core needs and ways to unblock whatever might be keeping you from your potential. Change can be difficult and challenging. I will work with you in an empathetic, compassionate, and supportive way to navigate this process.

Positive psychology - the art and science of ... being happy. You will experience as many laughs as tears, as much playfulness as serious contemplation and as much hope for the future as contemplation of the past. We can learn from experience rather than letting a negative past define us. Online therapy or in person at your home offered at your convenience - no waiting and lack of privacy in a traditional office setting. Couples counseling, depression, anxiety and PTSD are my specialties. Fourteen years experience.

"As one of the clinical psychologists at Hawaii Counseling and Wellness Center, Dr. Lu works with clients of all ages, through individual, couples, and family therapy. Depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues are among her clinical specialties. Dr. Lu has training in couples and family as well as emotion focused models. Dr. Lu utilizes an integrative approach to therapy that incorporates relational, cognitive behavioral, and strength based methods actively tailored to the individual, couple, or family."

I have worked in behavioral and mental health settings for the past seven years and I am licensed in the state of Hawaii and Florida. Much of my experience has been working with children and adolescents, with some additional experience working with adults. During this time, I have helped individuals navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, complex trauma, and self-esteem.

Life can sometimes throw numerous curveballs that can be frustrating, upsetting and even anxiety provoking. Oftentimes we can handle these issues on our own, but sometimes we just need another perspective. Seeking therapy can help provide clarity that we often need during challenging times.

My counseling style is honest, clear, direct, compassionate and intuitive. My work with you will be spirit-based, compassionate, and wellness-oriented. I will use a strengths based, client centered, humanistic approach in our sessions. If you choose to work with me, together we will find ways to make fearless, permanent changes in your life and to make peace with issues that may have haunted you in the past. You might even decide to close down the chapter of your life where destructive and addictive habit patterns can cease and you will begin to live from your authentic self.

Seeking help? ...There had been a more persistent hope that you could do it on your own, that you wouldn’t need to seek help. But that feeling of being stuck just won’t go away. I know; I’ve been there too. You’ve tried many things: from ignoring and distracting yourself to perhaps making big external changes—all in an attempt to shake things up and shake things off. But you still can’t seem to get to that next goal in life or stage in your relationships. What you want may also be hard to define. It’s darn frustrating.

As a licensed clinical social worker with over 16 years of experience, I specialize in supporting clients from diverse cultural backgrounds facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. I use a client-centered, strengths-based approach that incorporates evidence-based practices like CBT, Mindfulness, CPT, Motivation Interviewing, and EMDR.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering evidence-based trauma therapies including Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma Focused CBT. I developed my specialty in treating emotional trauma working with PTSD field experts at the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. I offer gold-standard PTSD interventions endorsed by the National Center for PTSD and the American Psychological Association. I Am Accepting New Patients (808) 731-1924 Serving: Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Big Island (Hawaii)

There is a popular Lao Tsu quote that says, "Knowing others is wisdom, but knowing yourself is enlightenment." Without intentionally reflecting and looking inwards it becomes difficult to stay present and even keeled. Using current evidenced based practices my goal is to help you rediscover yourself and alleviate some of the barriers like (but not limited to) depression, anxiety or intrusive thoughts, substance abuse, family/marital issues and anger problems that are keeping you from truly being present, knowing yourself, and investing fully into meaningful relationships with those around you.