In Person Therapists in Kailua, HI

Thank you for taking a moment to consider setting up an appointment with me. Just the fact that you are on this website indicates that there is some part of you that wants help with overcoming challenges in your life. I am a compassionate and caring clinical psychologist with specialized training in trauma/PTSD assessment and treatment, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders. My primary approach involves cognitive-behavioral therapy which utilizes well-researched and empirically supported treatment protocols. Despite the pain you may be in now, the good news is there are treatments that work!

I have beginning and advanced certification for NeurOptimal Neurofeedback. I offer in person sessions as well as rentals. I am happy to help you learn about this dynamical neurofeedback process.

While seeking a professional to help with ongoing personal difficulties can be hard, I am dedicated to providing professional guidance towards positive change. I have much experience working with anxiety, panic, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, and depression. I use therapy that is designed to work quickly and effectively. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Prolonged Exposure, Exposure with Response Prevention, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. These techniques can help you to heal from events that may have negatively influenced how you approach life.

Welcome to my Path profile. My name is Ken Shigematsu, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and Hawaii. I use CBT, Supportive and Goal oriented modalities to assist clients. I treat clients with depression, adjustment, grief and LGBTQI issues. I listen closely and ask questions to better learn about your situation and goals. I use CBT, Supportive and Goal oriented modalities to assist clients. I use Feedback Informed Care to guide your care.

Stress is a natural reaction to challenges with work, school, relationships and loss. When sadness, worry, concentration problems, or other disruptions result, talking to a trained professional often helps. Foremost in my philosophy is that people are fundamentally good and have the natural ability to grow toward their fullest potential. An objective, trained professional can often provide a catalyst for successful adaptation to life's challenges. It is a privilege, honor, and responsibility to work with others toward their personal goals of enhancing health, productivity, and the enjoyment of life!

Life, with all it's joys, is also filled with challenges. Whether with our marriage, our children, and/or other personal issues, we all sometimes feel a loss at how to cope with these struggles. I offer a safe environment, where together, we can work through these issues and find the grace to heal and change. I believe healthy change and healing first starts with the individual and I can help you to begin this process today!

My name is Monica Borge, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Hawaii. My focus areas of practice is to help parents build up your co-parenting skills and regain control of your household. My specialty is in developing co-parenting skills, and enhancing parenting skills for families that are struggling with their children's behaviors. The end goal is a renewed satisfaction as a parent. My therapeutic approach combines cognitive-behavioral, structural, and strategic therapies. I use Motivational Interviewing to keep us moving forward toward your goals and help with maintaining progress.

Isabella Dagher is a pre-licensed clinical psychology professional from Saybrook University with a master’s in clinical psychology and is currently obtaining her Ph.D. Isabella believes in a holistic approach that addresses the intersection between one’s mind, body, culture, and creative spirit. Isabella supports you in facilitating the meditative spaces for you to experience a sense of rest and reset, transform stuckness or feelings of psychological, somatic, and traumatic pain, build capacity and awareness towards empowering change, anchor in compassion and forgiveness, and nourish your self-healer.

My name is Angela Jackson and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Oahu, Hawaii, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults, adolescents, and veterans with special attention to anxiety, depression, trauma, and transition using an approach that is eclectic and rooted in Solution-Focused therapy to help my clients meet their needs and establish goals. I have come to adopt a counseling approach that is eclectic derived from cognitive-behavioral, narrative, person-centered, and, solution-focused therapies.

G. Francis Giles MSW, LSW received a Bachelor of Arts from Northeastern Illinois University and a Master of Social Work/Clinical Concentration from New Mexico Highlands University. His work today is informed by experiences in geriatric residential care, in-patient adult psychiatric, crisis intervention, school settings, gender identity and orientation, and hospice. I have a humanistic approach to therapy that is eclectic an d holistic in nature, primarily integrating elements of narrative theory, psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy which is grounded in mindfulness.

Sophia Bullard studied at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, receiving her Bachelors of Science in Psychology in 2021 and her Masters of Science in Community and Trauma Counseling in May of 2022. Sophia is currently working towards the LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) credential in the state of Hawaii. Additionally, she has future goals of becoming a Registered Play Therapist and Certified Yoga Therapist. Sophia’s clinical experience stems from working as a counseling intern at various public elementary and middle schools in the Greater Philadelphia area.

My name is Teresa Torres-Johnson, I have over thirteen years of experience working with issues such as anxiety disorder, substance abuse, addiction, PTSD, autism, LGBTQIA+, stress, and couples counseling. I was a teacher for some years and worked with counseling adolescents to geriatrics. In my years of experience, I worked with ages 11 years to 70 years old. I worked with adolescents in the school system and military personnel dealing with PTSD, addiction, and relationship issues. I have worked with the LGBTQIA community dealing with family and community issues.

My name is Bethany Hicks. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe there is power in expressing feelings and externalizing negative thoughts. I approach therapy through dialogue, humor, metaphors, and grounding. I enjoy working with clients who may need help with anxiety, grief, and life transitions. I also enjoy working with college students and those seeking career changes. I also enjoy working with Older Adults. I have an eclectic approach and draw from a strength-based framework. I utilize CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and Solution Focused frameworks.

Aloha y bienvenidos, I work with adults who are struggling to find their balance in life. The clients I work with find safety and a sense of relief in our sessions. We work together to develop a plan to restore hope for the future through gaining insight, coping skills, and confidence. I have specialized training working with pregnant and post-partum parents, grief, substance use, harm reduction, and working with the LGBT+ community. I currently have some evening and weekend availability if business hours are not an option for you at this time.

Hi! My name is Kristi Kaapu and I am an LCSW. My focus areas of practice are anxiety, depression, school/work issues, interpersonal difficulties, and trauma. When I first meet with my clients, I emphasize that I am providing them with a safe, non-judgmental space for our work together and then listen carefully to my client's concerns. I have worked with clients of all ages, from youth to older adults, but more recently, my work has been primarily with adults. I enjoy working with adults from all ethnicities and cultures, from all sexual orientations, and from all religious, spiritual, and non-religious perspectives.

Hello, my name is Amy Yang, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Hawaii and working with clients statewide via telehealth. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, substance abuse, bereavement, or a difficult transition, I believe you have the power to change within. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and life stressors using a collaborative approach to help my clients make progress and grow.

Service Administration Degree from the University of Chicago. His work as the principal contributor to a major grant from the Department of Justice, whose focus was to prevent at risk youth from entering the juvenile detention centers in Chicago, was a motivating factor in pursing his clinical training to further his outreach and impact. Utilizing a Family Systems approach with compassionate listening, Orlando creates a safe environment to explore and heal from regrets, resentment and trauma while assisting in identifying paths for change.

Ready to split? Are you stuck in relationship ambivalence and just can't decide whether to stay or leave? Want to learn how to live and love with purpose? Before you breakup, divorce or go your separate way, try my unique program called Individual/Couples Counseling and Relationship Boot Camp. Most relationships or marriages need help and an immediate shot in the arm. It could be seen as your last shot to mending a broken connection or as relationship maintenance. Are you ready to experience a new sense of well-being, dignity and empowerment? If so, I can help you.

Camille is a licensed social worker, psychotherapist and behavioral specialist who received her Master’s Degree in Social Work with an emphasis in Mental and Behavioral Health from the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa. With over ten years experience working with adolescents, young adults, and families in outdoor, educational and therapeutic settings she brings a dynamic style, utilizing a strength-based approach. Camille has experience working with military families and local behavioral health organizations.