Therapists in Kailua, HI
In this fast-paced information age, where societal changes are constant and reminders of existential threats loom large, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, depressed, confused, indecisive, and worried. We are inundated with a myriad of considerations, distractions, and addictive elements that can cloud our judgment and challenge our well-being. As a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern, I am committed to working closely with individuals and families, to help them navigate the complexities of these challenging times in support of their mental health needs.
In this fast-paced information age, where societal changes are constant and reminders of existential threats loom large, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, depressed, confused, indecisive, and worried. We are inundated with a myriad of considerations, distractions, and addictive elements that can cloud our judgment and challenge our well-being. As a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern, I am committed to working closely with individuals and families, to help them navigate the complexities of these challenging times in support of their mental health needs.
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.
Aloha! My name is Dr. Stefanie Strong and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have spent my career working to help people heal from trauma, addiction, abuse, neglect, and a variety familial issues. I received my Masters of Science in Behavioral Science from Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma in 2010. I completed my Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University in San Diego, California in 2018. I am currently an LMFT in Hawaii and Utah.
Aloha! My name is Dr. Stefanie Strong and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have spent my career working to help people heal from trauma, addiction, abuse, neglect, and a variety familial issues. I received my Masters of Science in Behavioral Science from Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma in 2010. I completed my Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University in San Diego, California in 2018. I am currently an LMFT in Hawaii and Utah.
Petra Parvati Meedt, MS, MA is a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern offering telehealth therapy for individuals, couples, and families in English and Spanish. Additionally, to being a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern in Hawaii, she is a licensed psychologist in Puerto Rico, Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) in Texas, and a Clinical Hypnotherapist and certified Yoga Teacher. Her professional training includes a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the Interamerican University, Puerto Rico, specialized in Family therapy and a second master’s degree in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Freiburg in Germany.
Petra Parvati Meedt, MS, MA is a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern offering telehealth therapy for individuals, couples, and families in English and Spanish. Additionally, to being a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern in Hawaii, she is a licensed psychologist in Puerto Rico, Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) in Texas, and a Clinical Hypnotherapist and certified Yoga Teacher. Her professional training includes a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the Interamerican University, Puerto Rico, specialized in Family therapy and a second master’s degree in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Freiburg in Germany.
My 15 years of experience in the mental health field include employee assistance program counseling, couples and marriage counseling, group facilitator for domestic violence and abuse, life skills specialist and residential counselor for high risk adolescents, and counseling military members and their family.
Let’s find your inner peace and balance together. I’m here to support you as we work through challenges that you are facing and identify stressors from your daily life. We’ll rediscover your strengths and guide you through your healing process in a collaborative and holistic approach.
My 15 years of experience in the mental health field include employee assistance program counseling, couples and marriage counseling, group facilitator for domestic violence and abuse, life skills specialist and residential counselor for high risk adolescents, and counseling military members and their family.
Let’s find your inner peace and balance together. I’m here to support you as we work through challenges that you are facing and identify stressors from your daily life. We’ll rediscover your strengths and guide you through your healing process in a collaborative and holistic approach.
Harley Derrickson, BA is a pre-licensed counseling professional eager to work with Oahu residents who need assistance achieving their personal goals and overcoming various life challenges. He was born and raised on Oahu’s North Shore and offers a unique and shared understanding of the complex set of challenges that the indigenous Kānaka Maoli population faces, both inside and outside of the therapeutic space. As a clinician, Harley draws insight from his experience working as a K-12 general and special education teacher in Oahu’s leeward district, and his experience as a Mental Emotional Social Health (MESH) coordinator.
Harley Derrickson, BA is a pre-licensed counseling professional eager to work with Oahu residents who need assistance achieving their personal goals and overcoming various life challenges. He was born and raised on Oahu’s North Shore and offers a unique and shared understanding of the complex set of challenges that the indigenous Kānaka Maoli population faces, both inside and outside of the therapeutic space. As a clinician, Harley draws insight from his experience working as a K-12 general and special education teacher in Oahu’s leeward district, and his experience as a Mental Emotional Social Health (MESH) coordinator.
The Journey Therapy IOP
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.
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.
Melissa Sipolt, MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kailua, HI 96734 (Online Only)
Making the decision to begin therapy/counseling is a big step, and I truly understand and respect the bravery and vulnerability that it takes for clients to reach out to a prospective therapist. Over the past 23 years, I have successfully helped thousands of individual adults, adolescents, children, couples and families to heal from issues related to anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating, family and couple relationships, divorce, infertility, parenting, adoption, addiction, self-esteem, bullying, life transitions, grief, trauma, and adverse childhood events.
Making the decision to begin therapy/counseling is a big step, and I truly understand and respect the bravery and vulnerability that it takes for clients to reach out to a prospective therapist. Over the past 23 years, I have successfully helped thousands of individual adults, adolescents, children, couples and families to heal from issues related to anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating, family and couple relationships, divorce, infertility, parenting, adoption, addiction, self-esteem, bullying, life transitions, grief, trauma, and adverse childhood events.
Kayla Ennett
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Kailua, HI 96734 (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.
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!
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!
Wendy Simonetti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kailua, HI 96734
As a practitioner I am committed to assisting you to expand your potential to fulfill a life that you envision for yourself. At ExpandingHorizonsHawai'i (EHHi) we will co-create a practical and realistic life plan with achievable steps. Once your life begins to move in the direction that is closer to your desired life, instead of perpetuating in a downward spiral, you will have the opposite effect -- your positivity will expand and multiply. EHHi will also facilitate the success of your life plan by removing blocks of limited thinking and negative emotions through trauma release, visualization, and solution-focused approach.
As a practitioner I am committed to assisting you to expand your potential to fulfill a life that you envision for yourself. At ExpandingHorizonsHawai'i (EHHi) we will co-create a practical and realistic life plan with achievable steps. Once your life begins to move in the direction that is closer to your desired life, instead of perpetuating in a downward spiral, you will have the opposite effect -- your positivity will expand and multiply. EHHi will also facilitate the success of your life plan by removing blocks of limited thinking and negative emotions through trauma release, visualization, and solution-focused approach.
I help clients identify habits that limit their quality of life and help them learn new skills to both overcome distress and achieve optimal functioning. For over 10 years I have assisted adults, children, and families to overcome difficult life transitions and address behavioral disturbances. I specialize in helping to overcome past or recent traumas, depression and anxiety, stress, addictions, and relationship issues. I specialize in psychological assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based treatments to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship issues, and other problems.
I help clients identify habits that limit their quality of life and help them learn new skills to both overcome distress and achieve optimal functioning. For over 10 years I have assisted adults, children, and families to overcome difficult life transitions and address behavioral disturbances. I specialize in helping to overcome past or recent traumas, depression and anxiety, stress, addictions, and relationship issues. I specialize in psychological assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based treatments to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship issues, and other problems.
I am grateful you are here and support you in your efforts to connect and take a step towards change. I am a therapist because I believe in the human experience. I honor the opportunity to companion others as they grow and become more connected and authentic versions of themselves. My approach to therapy is both eclectic and collaborative. Each person has a unique set of circumstances and a story that is intricately woven together by experiences. I use therapy as a tool to guide individuals to a place of curiousity, self-compassion and use a variety of techniques to assist in identifying, understanding and shifting barriers
I am grateful you are here and support you in your efforts to connect and take a step towards change. I am a therapist because I believe in the human experience. I honor the opportunity to companion others as they grow and become more connected and authentic versions of themselves. My approach to therapy is both eclectic and collaborative. Each person has a unique set of circumstances and a story that is intricately woven together by experiences. I use therapy as a tool to guide individuals to a place of curiousity, self-compassion and use a variety of techniques to assist in identifying, understanding and shifting barriers
Kristen Alise Mowrey
Counselor, MSCP, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kailua, HI 96734 (Online Only)
Are you looking to make changes in your life but don't know where to start? Have you recently experienced a change in your life and are struggling to pick up the pieces? Do you feel stuck repeating the same patterns again and again?
Are you looking to make changes in your life but don't know where to start? Have you recently experienced a change in your life and are struggling to pick up the pieces? Do you feel stuck repeating the same patterns again and again?
Dr. Robert Storey obtained his B.A. in Liberal Arts at Washington and Lee University as a Philosophy major, minoring in Sociology. He obtained a Masters in Guidance and Psychological Services at Springfield College and was awarded his Doctorate in Educational Psychology ( Ed.D) while studying at American International University. He began his clinical internship in 1986 under the auspices of distinguished Dr. Frank Sacco, a protege of Karl Menninger with tutelage by Anna Freud. Dr. Sacco came from a long lineage of psychodynamic pioneers and Dr. Storey was privileged to be part of this tradition of groundbreaking psychologists.
Dr. Robert Storey obtained his B.A. in Liberal Arts at Washington and Lee University as a Philosophy major, minoring in Sociology. He obtained a Masters in Guidance and Psychological Services at Springfield College and was awarded his Doctorate in Educational Psychology ( Ed.D) while studying at American International University. He began his clinical internship in 1986 under the auspices of distinguished Dr. Frank Sacco, a protege of Karl Menninger with tutelage by Anna Freud. Dr. Sacco came from a long lineage of psychodynamic pioneers and Dr. Storey was privileged to be part of this tradition of groundbreaking psychologists.
I am currently able to accept clients in Hawaii, Florida, and Iowa. My passion is in treating relationship issues, parenting concerns, life transitions, stress and anger management, sexual health issues, and eating disorders. My focus is specifically in women's sexual health and optimizing relationship intimacy. My book titled "Reversing Your Child's Eating Disorder: Healing a Hijacked Mind to Overcome Anorexia" can be found on Amazon and www.reversingyourchildseatingdisorder.com.
I am currently able to accept clients in Hawaii, Florida, and Iowa. My passion is in treating relationship issues, parenting concerns, life transitions, stress and anger management, sexual health issues, and eating disorders. My focus is specifically in women's sexual health and optimizing relationship intimacy. My book titled "Reversing Your Child's Eating Disorder: Healing a Hijacked Mind to Overcome Anorexia" can be found on Amazon and www.reversingyourchildseatingdisorder.com.
Grace's focus in treatment is to be client centered and to help support you in accomplishing your goals in therapy. Her goal is to create a safe environment for you to process past or current difficulties, stressors or traumas. Grace has a background working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD, attachment disorders, personality disorders, and have experienced abuse or neglect.
Grace's focus in treatment is to be client centered and to help support you in accomplishing your goals in therapy. Her goal is to create a safe environment for you to process past or current difficulties, stressors or traumas. Grace has a background working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD, attachment disorders, personality disorders, and have experienced abuse or neglect.
Aloha, my name is Kit Hill and I am a licensed mental health counselor in Hawai’i. I work mostly online via telehealth. I work with older adolescents and adults who are looking for help with anger management, anxiety, and addressing their trauma. My focus is on empowering you and helping trauma survivors regain their sense of worth. I use active listening, modeling, and awareness techniques to help you become aware of what isn’t working for you. I teach breathing techniques, I encourage the use of coping devices, and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques.
Aloha, my name is Kit Hill and I am a licensed mental health counselor in Hawai’i. I work mostly online via telehealth. I work with older adolescents and adults who are looking for help with anger management, anxiety, and addressing their trauma. My focus is on empowering you and helping trauma survivors regain their sense of worth. I use active listening, modeling, and awareness techniques to help you become aware of what isn’t working for you. I teach breathing techniques, I encourage the use of coping devices, and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques.
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.
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.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.