Spirituality Therapists in Honolulu, HI
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I combine many powerful modalities, including Jungian inner work, neuroscience, fitness, career, and spirituality, but I will carefully tailor my approach to honor your unique needs and possibilities.
Love. Joy. Ecstasy. Awe. In my 18 years of clinical experience, I’ve discovered that we each have far more capacity for these expansive feelings than we often realize. Whether you are contending with many challenges, or feel ready to fly through the stars, I can work with you collaboratively to shape a life that fulfills your highest dreams, and maybe even soars beyond them. I’m eager to share what I’ve learned about our abilities to break out of old patterns of pain, fear, and shame into fruitful creativity and communion with the most inspiring aspects of being alive.
I combine many powerful modalities, including Jungian inner work, neuroscience, fitness, career, and spirituality, but I will carefully tailor my approach to honor your unique needs and possibilities.
Love. Joy. Ecstasy. Awe. In my 18 years of clinical experience, I’ve discovered that we each have far more capacity for these expansive feelings than we often realize. Whether you are contending with many challenges, or feel ready to fly through the stars, I can work with you collaboratively to shape a life that fulfills your highest dreams, and maybe even soars beyond them. I’m eager to share what I’ve learned about our abilities to break out of old patterns of pain, fear, and shame into fruitful creativity and communion with the most inspiring aspects of being alive.
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I will use tools both from my psychology and spirituality back ground.
You deserve to have skilled and compassionate support on your team, someone to help you get where you want to go. I am here to help you manifest what you desire, or get out of pain, as fast as possible, and to make it as easy and uplifting as possible. Well-being and joy is in our original blueprint, it is natural that we seek -and find- happiness, vitality, balance and health. Often we can do it on our own, but sometimes we need a little support. As humans we are meant to get support and more expanded perspectives from others. That's how we learn, grow and thrive. Seeking skilled and wise input is a sign of maturity, not weakness.
I will use tools both from my psychology and spirituality back ground.
You deserve to have skilled and compassionate support on your team, someone to help you get where you want to go. I am here to help you manifest what you desire, or get out of pain, as fast as possible, and to make it as easy and uplifting as possible. Well-being and joy is in our original blueprint, it is natural that we seek -and find- happiness, vitality, balance and health. Often we can do it on our own, but sometimes we need a little support. As humans we are meant to get support and more expanded perspectives from others. That's how we learn, grow and thrive. Seeking skilled and wise input is a sign of maturity, not weakness.
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Do you have complex relational trauma? Have you found regular talk therapy ineffective? Are you longing for a therapist who understands your spirituality & actively weaves multidimensional views of spirituality & consciousness into therapy? Are you looking to integrate profound spiritual awakenings & psychedelic experiences on both a psycho-spiritual & embodied level? Are you feeling the call to deepen into your body and soul? How would your life be impacted by having a dedicated safe space for your healing & liberation that integrates trauma-informed care with shamanic practices, quantum healing, & ancestral-cultural awareness?
Do you have complex relational trauma? Have you found regular talk therapy ineffective? Are you longing for a therapist who understands your spirituality & actively weaves multidimensional views of spirituality & consciousness into therapy? Are you looking to integrate profound spiritual awakenings & psychedelic experiences on both a psycho-spiritual & embodied level? Are you feeling the call to deepen into your body and soul? How would your life be impacted by having a dedicated safe space for your healing & liberation that integrates trauma-informed care with shamanic practices, quantum healing, & ancestral-cultural awareness?
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Areas of specialty: New parents, struggles with faith and spirituality, depression, marital and relational issues, anxiety, trauma, life transitions and adjustments, issues related to military families.
We all have the desire to experience connection and contribution to the community beyond ourselves. Often on this journey, we experience significant challenges and stuck periods. I believe each individual has the capability to overcome these obstacles given a nurturing and supportive environment. When working with clients, I attempt to provide this environment in order for my clients to enact meaningful change in their lives.
Areas of specialty: New parents, struggles with faith and spirituality, depression, marital and relational issues, anxiety, trauma, life transitions and adjustments, issues related to military families.
We all have the desire to experience connection and contribution to the community beyond ourselves. Often on this journey, we experience significant challenges and stuck periods. I believe each individual has the capability to overcome these obstacles given a nurturing and supportive environment. When working with clients, I attempt to provide this environment in order for my clients to enact meaningful change in their lives.
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Hi there! I'm Dr. Angel, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I hope to connect with you and look forward to helping you on your journey to becoming your most authentic self. This provider resides in Hawaii. I worked with clients presenting with a broad range of issues, from anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief issues, self-growth, spirituality, and life stressors. As your therapist, my goal is to help you navigate through the pit stops and detours in your life journey so that you can begin to take care of yourself.
Hi there! I'm Dr. Angel, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I hope to connect with you and look forward to helping you on your journey to becoming your most authentic self. This provider resides in Hawaii. I worked with clients presenting with a broad range of issues, from anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief issues, self-growth, spirituality, and life stressors. As your therapist, my goal is to help you navigate through the pit stops and detours in your life journey so that you can begin to take care of yourself.
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I have extensive experiences working with teens, adults, and couples from a broad range of cultural backgrounds and psychological problems, such as issues with couple relationships, anxiety, depression, PTSD (trauma), ADHD, OCD, adoption, acculturation/immigration, insomnia, chronic pain, chronic illness, dying, bereavement, LGBTIQ, and spirituality/Christianity.
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.
I have extensive experiences working with teens, adults, and couples from a broad range of cultural backgrounds and psychological problems, such as issues with couple relationships, anxiety, depression, PTSD (trauma), ADHD, OCD, adoption, acculturation/immigration, insomnia, chronic pain, chronic illness, dying, bereavement, LGBTIQ, and spirituality/Christianity.
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.
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My treatment approach integrates body, psyche, relationships, social roles, culture, nature, aspirations, and spirituality in ways that are important to you in your journey.
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.
My treatment approach integrates body, psyche, relationships, social roles, culture, nature, aspirations, and spirituality in ways that are important to you in your journey.
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.
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Vishaka Devi Jokiel, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Honolulu, HI 96825
I work with a wide range of issues: Improving relationships, Raising self esteem; Increasing self confidence; Raising awareness of painful family patterns; Exploring spirituality; Alleviating depression, anxiety & fear; Learning coping skills; Surviving loss; death & grief; Healing sexuality; Trauma & addiction recovery; Teaching wellness lifestyle; Inviting personal growth & Supporting major life decisions.
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.
I work with a wide range of issues: Improving relationships, Raising self esteem; Increasing self confidence; Raising awareness of painful family patterns; Exploring spirituality; Alleviating depression, anxiety & fear; Learning coping skills; Surviving loss; death & grief; Healing sexuality; Trauma & addiction recovery; Teaching wellness lifestyle; Inviting personal growth & Supporting major life decisions.
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.
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My unique background integrating mental health and spirituality can offer holistic support on your journey towards healing.
Do you want to feel more fulfilled and in alignment with your purpose? Do you desire a deeper connection to yourself and transformation in your relationships? Maybe you want a sense of relief from the pain and stress you feel and a way to move forward. Do you wonder about the impact of the past on your present? Curiosity and reflection create a path toward insight, rediscovery, and developing skills for lasting change. What if you could find freedom from patterns that don't serve you and the courage to move beyond limiting beliefs? You already have so much capacity within you. You'll find permission to explore, space to heal,
My unique background integrating mental health and spirituality can offer holistic support on your journey towards healing.
Do you want to feel more fulfilled and in alignment with your purpose? Do you desire a deeper connection to yourself and transformation in your relationships? Maybe you want a sense of relief from the pain and stress you feel and a way to move forward. Do you wonder about the impact of the past on your present? Curiosity and reflection create a path toward insight, rediscovery, and developing skills for lasting change. What if you could find freedom from patterns that don't serve you and the courage to move beyond limiting beliefs? You already have so much capacity within you. You'll find permission to explore, space to heal,
In our work together I will choose specific techniques and methods to best address the unique situation of each individual, couple and family: cognitive-behavioral, family systems, and psychodynamic - all in the context of physical health, lifestyle, and spirituality.
My particular interest and expertise is in challenges faced by couples: cultural differences, issues of step-families, aftermath of infidelity, fertility issues, serious illness or loss in the family, low-sex and no-sex couples, raising adolescents - and empty nest issues... Another area of work is dealing with the dissolution of the relationship - how to say good-bye with dignity, and how to mend a broken heart and renew your spirit, and your joy of life. And of course, if there are children involved, our focus would be on protecting them from the aftermath of the divorce as much as possible.
In our work together I will choose specific techniques and methods to best address the unique situation of each individual, couple and family: cognitive-behavioral, family systems, and psychodynamic - all in the context of physical health, lifestyle, and spirituality.
My particular interest and expertise is in challenges faced by couples: cultural differences, issues of step-families, aftermath of infidelity, fertility issues, serious illness or loss in the family, low-sex and no-sex couples, raising adolescents - and empty nest issues... Another area of work is dealing with the dissolution of the relationship - how to say good-bye with dignity, and how to mend a broken heart and renew your spirit, and your joy of life. And of course, if there are children involved, our focus would be on protecting them from the aftermath of the divorce as much as possible.
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, sleep, exercise, nutrition, social support, and spirituality).
Taking the time to address your mental health can be one of the greatest gifts to yourself and those you love. I specialize in treating adolescents and adults with depression, trauma, family conflict, relationship concerns, and men’s issues. As a clinical psychologist, I am able to aid in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have experience working in inpatient and residential settings, and can support those with suicidal ideation and acute mental health needs. Before entering private practice, I served as the Director of Behavioral Health for a Hawaii-based psychiatric hospital.
, sleep, exercise, nutrition, social support, and spirituality).
Taking the time to address your mental health can be one of the greatest gifts to yourself and those you love. I specialize in treating adolescents and adults with depression, trauma, family conflict, relationship concerns, and men’s issues. As a clinical psychologist, I am able to aid in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have experience working in inpatient and residential settings, and can support those with suicidal ideation and acute mental health needs. Before entering private practice, I served as the Director of Behavioral Health for a Hawaii-based psychiatric hospital.
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As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my goal is to assist you in uncovering your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my goal is to assist you in uncovering your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
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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.
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Hi, my name is Tanja and I pray you find suitable help for whatever you might be facing in your life right now. My desire is to assist you in restoring hope, renewing your mind, and empowering you in your God-given identity. Each of us face personal struggles, we encounter different life tribulations, and problems somehow never cease to exist. When we struggle, we do not seek adequate help and we try to do things on our own, believing in our own strength. I pray that God will lead you and encourage you to reach out and with God's help I can provide you with guidance and support you may need. God bless you!
Hi, my name is Tanja and I pray you find suitable help for whatever you might be facing in your life right now. My desire is to assist you in restoring hope, renewing your mind, and empowering you in your God-given identity. Each of us face personal struggles, we encounter different life tribulations, and problems somehow never cease to exist. When we struggle, we do not seek adequate help and we try to do things on our own, believing in our own strength. I pray that God will lead you and encourage you to reach out and with God's help I can provide you with guidance and support you may need. God bless you!
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As a holistic counselor, healing arts practitioner, and storyteller, I firmly believe in bridging cross-cultural ancestral ways of knowing and contemporary healing modalities to alleviate our modern impacts of stress, anxiousness, depressive states, and other psycho-somatic (mind-body) and spiritual imbalances of health. In the māla or garden of your life, it is my hope to be a guiding steward to support you in uprooting the maladaptive narratives that hinder your growth, water the inherent gifts that resides within you, and witness the blossoming of the sacred living story that is you, rooted in strength and aloha.
As a holistic counselor, healing arts practitioner, and storyteller, I firmly believe in bridging cross-cultural ancestral ways of knowing and contemporary healing modalities to alleviate our modern impacts of stress, anxiousness, depressive states, and other psycho-somatic (mind-body) and spiritual imbalances of health. In the māla or garden of your life, it is my hope to be a guiding steward to support you in uprooting the maladaptive narratives that hinder your growth, water the inherent gifts that resides within you, and witness the blossoming of the sacred living story that is you, rooted in strength and aloha.
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Dr. Jamie Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96825 (Online Only)
Psychotherapy is a continual process of self-awareness and growth. By identifying and changing our maladaptive behavioral patterns, we can move towards healthier living and relating to others. I provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and adolescents who are seeking to improve the quality of their lives and relationships. My clinical experience includes working with individuals and families within educational and private practice settings to assist in making progress toward overcoming what may seem like insurmountable challenges.
Psychotherapy is a continual process of self-awareness and growth. By identifying and changing our maladaptive behavioral patterns, we can move towards healthier living and relating to others. I provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and adolescents who are seeking to improve the quality of their lives and relationships. My clinical experience includes working with individuals and families within educational and private practice settings to assist in making progress toward overcoming what may seem like insurmountable challenges.
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Life has challenges and therapy can help to progress with wisdom, strength, and healing to a healthy, effective, and enjoyable life. I will work with you to build marriages, family relationships, and personal growth. If your Christian faith is important to you, I enjoy including the principles of Christianity in therapy.
Life has challenges and therapy can help to progress with wisdom, strength, and healing to a healthy, effective, and enjoyable life. I will work with you to build marriages, family relationships, and personal growth. If your Christian faith is important to you, I enjoy including the principles of Christianity in therapy.
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Do you feel like life could be fuller? Do you have physical symptoms like headaches, difficulty sleeping, or low energy? Perhaps you've tried your best yet see no change, or notice your relationships suffering? Maybe Covid-19 just made everything come to surface. Whether battling with depression, anxiety, or faith or family-related stressors, I can work with you to explore, identify connections and gain life-changing skills, healing and strength.
Do you feel like life could be fuller? Do you have physical symptoms like headaches, difficulty sleeping, or low energy? Perhaps you've tried your best yet see no change, or notice your relationships suffering? Maybe Covid-19 just made everything come to surface. Whether battling with depression, anxiety, or faith or family-related stressors, I can work with you to explore, identify connections and gain life-changing skills, healing and strength.
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Triseugeny Kononelos
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Honolulu, HI 96816 (Online Only)
You've already made the courageous decision to seek change. If you've felt misunderstood or judged in past therapy, you're not alone. Whether it's navigating the echoes of childhood trauma, managing the weight of depression or anxiety, or untangling codependency and ingrained patterns, a path forward exists. Psychotherapy is about deep self-discovery and embracing our full humanity, not just fixing what's broken. It's about understanding how life's challenges affect us and shaping our lives with that insight.
You've already made the courageous decision to seek change. If you've felt misunderstood or judged in past therapy, you're not alone. Whether it's navigating the echoes of childhood trauma, managing the weight of depression or anxiety, or untangling codependency and ingrained patterns, a path forward exists. Psychotherapy is about deep self-discovery and embracing our full humanity, not just fixing what's broken. It's about understanding how life's challenges affect us and shaping our lives with that insight.
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Una Starbuck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96822 (Online Only)
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.
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.
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Spirituality Therapists
What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.
What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualization, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.
Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.
How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.