Hawaii Medical Services Association Therapists in Kailua, HI
We all encounter difficult times in life. Fortunately, the loneliness, pain, loss, and stress that we experience within these times are not permanent. They are not the end of the story. Rather, it is in our nature to overcome the difficulties and adversity that we are faced with. A deeper knowing, softer heart, and inner strength await on the other side. While facing our struggles independently of others has its value, wisdom lies in recognizing the importance of trusting in safe relationships to help us through the difficult times that we face.
We all encounter difficult times in life. Fortunately, the loneliness, pain, loss, and stress that we experience within these times are not permanent. They are not the end of the story. Rather, it is in our nature to overcome the difficulties and adversity that we are faced with. A deeper knowing, softer heart, and inner strength await on the other side. While facing our struggles independently of others has its value, wisdom lies in recognizing the importance of trusting in safe relationships to help us through the difficult times that we face.
Liza Alex Baker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kailua, HI 96734
Depressed? Stuck? Anxious? The decision to enter into therapy is a courageous one. If you are considering taking this step, chances are you have tried many avenues already and are feeling hopeless things could change or be any better. I have a special interest in helping adults build competence and confidence in navigating their unique life circumstances more effectively and adaptively. I can help you identify and live the life that is most meaningful to you.
Depressed? Stuck? Anxious? The decision to enter into therapy is a courageous one. If you are considering taking this step, chances are you have tried many avenues already and are feeling hopeless things could change or be any better. I have a special interest in helping adults build competence and confidence in navigating their unique life circumstances more effectively and adaptively. I can help you identify and live the life that is most meaningful to you.
Whether you are dealing with chronic pain or other difficulties - I'm aware that you're hurting right now. Some of you may feel uncomfortable in more ways than one. You definitely want things to change and you probably want to feel more comfortable with yourself or with others than you're feeling right now. Perhaps you're struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, harmful habits, family or work problems, or couples conflicts. Combining my 20-years of experience with your personal strengths, we can work together to find the positive change and comfort you seek.
Whether you are dealing with chronic pain or other difficulties - I'm aware that you're hurting right now. Some of you may feel uncomfortable in more ways than one. You definitely want things to change and you probably want to feel more comfortable with yourself or with others than you're feeling right now. Perhaps you're struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, harmful habits, family or work problems, or couples conflicts. Combining my 20-years of experience with your personal strengths, we can work together to find the positive change and comfort you seek.
Cathy Schmitt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MSCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kailua, HI 96734
Waitlist for new clients
I believe therapy is a beneficial process that can provide the space to address and understand your own unique struggles. It would be my pleasure to help you and work collaboratively with you to help heal, process, and understand how you can live a more fulfilling, meaningful, and happy life. I have been helping clients over the past 10 years with various issues including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, life transitions, anger, grief, self esteem, parenting, relationship issues, and family conflict.
I believe therapy is a beneficial process that can provide the space to address and understand your own unique struggles. It would be my pleasure to help you and work collaboratively with you to help heal, process, and understand how you can live a more fulfilling, meaningful, and happy life. I have been helping clients over the past 10 years with various issues including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, life transitions, anger, grief, self esteem, parenting, relationship issues, and family conflict.
Sharon K Usagawa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, DCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kailua, HI 96734
Waitlist for new clients
"Live in the World of Possibilities" I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been in practice for over 25 years. My experiences have been wide and varied. I love working with Individuals, Couples, Families with children/adolescents or small groups of people who find life challenging and/or difficult in any way. People are born healthy with a natural capacity for living life well. As each individual begins to see those abilities that we are naturally gifted with to face life and be successful with it , all of their "problems" and obstacles begin to fall away. Life transforms.
"Live in the World of Possibilities" I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been in practice for over 25 years. My experiences have been wide and varied. I love working with Individuals, Couples, Families with children/adolescents or small groups of people who find life challenging and/or difficult in any way. People are born healthy with a natural capacity for living life well. As each individual begins to see those abilities that we are naturally gifted with to face life and be successful with it , all of their "problems" and obstacles begin to fall away. Life transforms.
Narcissistic Abuse And Childhood Trauma Recovery Shyla Haven
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kailua, HI 96734 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinician in Hawaii with 12 years of experience providing direct services to individuals, and 7 years of being a Trauma Therapist. I help clients have healthier relationships with themselves and others, recover from narcissistic/abusive partners, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve self- esteem. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I am a licensed clinician in Hawaii with 12 years of experience providing direct services to individuals, and 7 years of being a Trauma Therapist. I help clients have healthier relationships with themselves and others, recover from narcissistic/abusive partners, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve self- esteem. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I am a deeply curious individual who loves learning about other people and the world I move around in. Psychotherapy gives me the great pleasure of supporting others dive more deeply into who they are, their being in the world and exploring the relationships humans have with themselves and others. I believe in honesty, respect, patience, compassion, and collaborative communication as a few fundamental tenets to healthy relationships.
I am a deeply curious individual who loves learning about other people and the world I move around in. Psychotherapy gives me the great pleasure of supporting others dive more deeply into who they are, their being in the world and exploring the relationships humans have with themselves and others. I believe in honesty, respect, patience, compassion, and collaborative communication as a few fundamental tenets to healthy relationships.
Sissi Tran
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kailua, HI 96734 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel overwhelmed by the changes in your life? Are you at a point where you are trying so hard but still feel stuck? With over 20 years of practice as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my passion is to collaborate with my clients to discover effective coping strategies, move from a place of dissatisfaction or unhappiness in their life and arrive at a place of overall wellness with hope, joy, peace, and purpose.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the changes in your life? Are you at a point where you are trying so hard but still feel stuck? With over 20 years of practice as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my passion is to collaborate with my clients to discover effective coping strategies, move from a place of dissatisfaction or unhappiness in their life and arrive at a place of overall wellness with hope, joy, peace, and purpose.
My therapeutic style is collaborative and I make every effort to develop caring and respectful relationships. My interventions tend to be integrative with an emphasis on interpersonal relationships, emotional awareness and effective thinking patterns.
My therapeutic style is collaborative and I make every effort to develop caring and respectful relationships. My interventions tend to be integrative with an emphasis on interpersonal relationships, emotional awareness and effective thinking patterns.
I admire the courage it takes to seek help and make change, and believe everyone has the capacity for healing. I bring compassion and curiosity to my person centered work with clients. My approach is collaborative, feedback driven, strengths based, and often infused with play, art, and nature therapy techniques. While the work we do will be as unique as each client, I am most inspired by internal family systems, emotionally focused therapy, solution focused brief therapy, and AEDP.
I admire the courage it takes to seek help and make change, and believe everyone has the capacity for healing. I bring compassion and curiosity to my person centered work with clients. My approach is collaborative, feedback driven, strengths based, and often infused with play, art, and nature therapy techniques. While the work we do will be as unique as each client, I am most inspired by internal family systems, emotionally focused therapy, solution focused brief therapy, and AEDP.
Aloha and mahalo for your interest. A Healthful Psychology is holistic, insight-oriented therapy to help improve your mental and physical health and the quality of your life and relationships. Learning, introspection, and motivational discovery will be important elements of our therapeutic work, with the understanding that meaningful and sustained change is the key to thinking and feeling better about your Self, your relationships, and the world you create to fulfill your needs. Challenges notwithstanding, our alliance will provide a safe and non-judgmental “mirrored” space to encourage and support your transitional process.
Aloha and mahalo for your interest. A Healthful Psychology is holistic, insight-oriented therapy to help improve your mental and physical health and the quality of your life and relationships. Learning, introspection, and motivational discovery will be important elements of our therapeutic work, with the understanding that meaningful and sustained change is the key to thinking and feeling better about your Self, your relationships, and the world you create to fulfill your needs. Challenges notwithstanding, our alliance will provide a safe and non-judgmental “mirrored” space to encourage and support your transitional process.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kailua, HI 96734 (Online Only)
Do you feel anxiety, depression, relational stress, grief, loss, & are searching for meaning, purpose, identity, hope, & fullest potential? Trauma can shake us to our core and challenge the way we think and feel about ourselves and the world around us. Together we will collaborate on a compassionate therapeutic plan to understand how your coping skills have protected you, develop new skills, and embrace self-acceptance even as we grow. I also offer therapeutic harp music for relaxation and mindfulness practice if desired! I hope to assist you discover the gifts in your suffering and see yourself in a new light!
Do you feel anxiety, depression, relational stress, grief, loss, & are searching for meaning, purpose, identity, hope, & fullest potential? Trauma can shake us to our core and challenge the way we think and feel about ourselves and the world around us. Together we will collaborate on a compassionate therapeutic plan to understand how your coping skills have protected you, develop new skills, and embrace self-acceptance even as we grow. I also offer therapeutic harp music for relaxation and mindfulness practice if desired! I hope to assist you discover the gifts in your suffering and see yourself in a new light!
Mary H Dodd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kailua, HI 96734
Waitlist for new clients
With over 40 years of experience, I am a good match for many types of clients. However, I’m especially helpful to those experiencing life transitions that are difficult and who are open to adding a counselor to their team. My areas of expertise are : Aging, Parenting issues, Mental/Emotional Health Concerns, Relationship challenges/Couples Counseling and processing Grief and Loss from disease, moving, animal loss or sudden death.
With over 40 years of experience, I am a good match for many types of clients. However, I’m especially helpful to those experiencing life transitions that are difficult and who are open to adding a counselor to their team. My areas of expertise are : Aging, Parenting issues, Mental/Emotional Health Concerns, Relationship challenges/Couples Counseling and processing Grief and Loss from disease, moving, animal loss or sudden death.
Parenting is the most demanding job many of us will ever experience. You want the best for your child, so it can be painful to witness your child struggling with their emotions and anxiety. Therapy can help to enhance your child's emotional IQ and equip them with tools to deal with life's ups and downs. All relationships have ups and downs. So it is easy to get stuck in a frustrating cycle when your child doesn't listen, leaving you both feeling upset and disconnected. There is an alternative. You can enhance the relationship with your child, improve compliance and foster positive behaviors.
Parenting is the most demanding job many of us will ever experience. You want the best for your child, so it can be painful to witness your child struggling with their emotions and anxiety. Therapy can help to enhance your child's emotional IQ and equip them with tools to deal with life's ups and downs. All relationships have ups and downs. So it is easy to get stuck in a frustrating cycle when your child doesn't listen, leaving you both feeling upset and disconnected. There is an alternative. You can enhance the relationship with your child, improve compliance and foster positive behaviors.
Jason D. Wisdom, Behaviorzoid LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Kailua, HI 96734
Hello and welcome! I am Jason, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Licensed Behavior Analyst. Let's face it, the struggle is real and we all need extra support at various points in our lives. Burying shame, guilt, hurt or any other negative energy leads to both mental and somatic symptoms. Whether struggling with a personal issue, or wanting to see growth within yourself, I offer a safe and open space to begin the journey of self-love. Let the journey begin now, we all deserve it.
Hello and welcome! I am Jason, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Licensed Behavior Analyst. Let's face it, the struggle is real and we all need extra support at various points in our lives. Burying shame, guilt, hurt or any other negative energy leads to both mental and somatic symptoms. Whether struggling with a personal issue, or wanting to see growth within yourself, I offer a safe and open space to begin the journey of self-love. Let the journey begin now, we all deserve it.
Mary C. Needham, Ph.D., LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Kailua, HI 96734 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you are struggling with longstanding emotional difficulties or are experiencing a sudden stressor or loss, therapy can help you learn how to cope with overwhelming emotions and unhelpful thoughts. I primarily use a cognitive-behavioral treatment approach, which will allow you to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and experiences. We can work together to help you experience positive changes in your life, including improved mood, reduced symptoms, and a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
Whether you are struggling with longstanding emotional difficulties or are experiencing a sudden stressor or loss, therapy can help you learn how to cope with overwhelming emotions and unhelpful thoughts. I primarily use a cognitive-behavioral treatment approach, which will allow you to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and experiences. We can work together to help you experience positive changes in your life, including improved mood, reduced symptoms, and a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
Alan R Spector
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kailua, HI 96734 (Online Only)
Are you sad, anxious, or struggling with thoughts of self-harm? Have you experienced trauma in your life? If so, I can help. I offer a validating environment that allows you to explore your problems without judgement and together we can work to create solutions. I've been trained in a variety of treatment methods and will tailor therapy to your specific needs. I draw heavily from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and combine both DBT Psychotherapy and DBT Skills Training into individual sessions.
Are you sad, anxious, or struggling with thoughts of self-harm? Have you experienced trauma in your life? If so, I can help. I offer a validating environment that allows you to explore your problems without judgement and together we can work to create solutions. I've been trained in a variety of treatment methods and will tailor therapy to your specific needs. I draw heavily from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and combine both DBT Psychotherapy and DBT Skills Training into individual sessions.
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.
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.
Asking for help takes courage, and taking the first step towards feeling like yourself again starts here. I provide a supportive and accepting environment that provides the freedom to express your feelings and a place to feel safe and comfortable. Whether you're seeking couples counseling, family counseling or individual counseling, I would be honored to help you on your journey towards healing and change.
Asking for help takes courage, and taking the first step towards feeling like yourself again starts here. I provide a supportive and accepting environment that provides the freedom to express your feelings and a place to feel safe and comfortable. Whether you're seeking couples counseling, family counseling or individual counseling, I would be honored to help you on your journey towards healing and change.
The Journey Therapy IOP-- Bethany Crowley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CEDS, BCN
Verified Verified
Kailua, HI 96734 (Online Only)
Are you exhausted from your obsessive thoughts about food and body image? Feeling defeated by ED behaviors? With over 20 years in this field, let me teach you the most effective skills that I've identified through the years needed to recover from your ED fully. These skills are found in my book ("An Integrative Approach to Treating Eating Disorders: 9 Foundational Skills for a Lasting Recovery" available on Amazon.) You will learn the function of the disorder, address, and heal unresolved distressful underlying issues, and you'll learn to utilize foundational skills to replace old patterns for full ED recovery.
Are you exhausted from your obsessive thoughts about food and body image? Feeling defeated by ED behaviors? With over 20 years in this field, let me teach you the most effective skills that I've identified through the years needed to recover from your ED fully. These skills are found in my book ("An Integrative Approach to Treating Eating Disorders: 9 Foundational Skills for a Lasting Recovery" available on Amazon.) You will learn the function of the disorder, address, and heal unresolved distressful underlying issues, and you'll learn to utilize foundational skills to replace old patterns for full ED recovery.
