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Barbara Mullen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kailua, HI 96734
I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist for 30 years, 20 of them in Hawaii.
I think therapy is a process, a journey. It's important to have a comfortable traveling companion, one who listens carefully without judgment and with whom you feel safe and nurtured as you explore those issues that are keeping you from being your whole, authentic, and joyful self. I work with individuals, couples and families who are seeking growth and connection in both their inner lives and in relationships. I have extensive experience treating sexual abuse, loss, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist for 30 years, 20 of them in Hawaii.
I think therapy is a process, a journey. It's important to have a comfortable traveling companion, one who listens carefully without judgment and with whom you feel safe and nurtured as you explore those issues that are keeping you from being your whole, authentic, and joyful self. I work with individuals, couples and families who are seeking growth and connection in both their inner lives and in relationships. I have extensive experience treating sexual abuse, loss, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
(808) 419-7269 View (808) 419-7269
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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.
(808) 731-1172 View (808) 731-1172
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Mary Greaney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, RPT, MA
Verified Verified
Kailua, HI 96734
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.
(808) 518-2628 View (808) 518-2628
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Dr. Melissa Kay Vargo
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kailua, HI 96734
Not accepting new clients
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who offers therapy for children, adults and families through a strength based, holistic approach. There are times when personal crises, loss or relational issues appear to be insurmountable. Although it is not possible to change difficult situations in the past, I can work with you to resolve challenges in your life. I offer skilled guidance and support assisting you to experience a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Today you are one step closer on a positive path towards growth, empowerment and well-being. I believe that the relationship between the client and therapist is fundamental in successful psychotherapy. As such, I create a safe and trusting professional relationship with my clients, helping them to figure out where they are, where they want to be, and what’s impeding them from change. I believe that through personal exploration, clients come into a place of greater understanding, self-compassion, and ultimately personal growth.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who offers therapy for children, adults and families through a strength based, holistic approach. There are times when personal crises, loss or relational issues appear to be insurmountable. Although it is not possible to change difficult situations in the past, I can work with you to resolve challenges in your life. I offer skilled guidance and support assisting you to experience a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Today you are one step closer on a positive path towards growth, empowerment and well-being. I believe that the relationship between the client and therapist is fundamental in successful psychotherapy. As such, I create a safe and trusting professional relationship with my clients, helping them to figure out where they are, where they want to be, and what’s impeding them from change. I believe that through personal exploration, clients come into a place of greater understanding, self-compassion, and ultimately personal growth.
(808) 369-9395 View (808) 369-9395

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Richard E Nasef
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96816
My degrees are in marriage and family counseling and child clinical psychology.
The purpose of counseling and psychotherapy is to help individuals embrace healthy life choices through self-understanding and self-awareness. Counseling helps clients/patients identify the causes of stress and to find meaningful and fulling remedies for their life situations, in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
My degrees are in marriage and family counseling and child clinical psychology.
The purpose of counseling and psychotherapy is to help individuals embrace healthy life choices through self-understanding and self-awareness. Counseling helps clients/patients identify the causes of stress and to find meaningful and fulling remedies for their life situations, in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
(505) 636-1610 View (505) 636-1610
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Natasha Shanahan Henley
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Honolulu, HI 96814  (Online Only)
People come for therapy to seek help for many different reasons. Some are dealing with issues at work or school. Others are struggling with complicated relationships with romantic partners, spouses, or family members and hope to enhance these relationships. Some of us may be looking for couples therapy that feels comfortable for both partners. There are also those who have insomnia and want to come up with reasonable solutions. Regardless of the issue(s)-at-hand, people come for help with overcoming obstacles and promoting growth. I am here to help.
People come for therapy to seek help for many different reasons. Some are dealing with issues at work or school. Others are struggling with complicated relationships with romantic partners, spouses, or family members and hope to enhance these relationships. Some of us may be looking for couples therapy that feels comfortable for both partners. There are also those who have insomnia and want to come up with reasonable solutions. Regardless of the issue(s)-at-hand, people come for help with overcoming obstacles and promoting growth. I am here to help.
(808) 369-9385 View (808) 369-9385
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William Edward Conti
Psychologist, PhD, LMHC, CSAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Honolulu, HI 96816
DECIDING TO BEGIN PSYCHOTHERAPY IS A COURAGEOUS ACT. I enjoy working with clients who, via symptoms such as depression, anxiety, sexual-orientation or career issues, eating disorders, life transitions, or relationship issues are seeking a deeper understanding of their lives and which direction they wish to take. Often the symptom is the "call" from psyche, a portal into a deeper exploration into one's life which may yield increased self-awareness and introductions to formerly unknown aspects of one's own being. I feel privileged to be called upon to accompany individuals on this journey. At this time,
DECIDING TO BEGIN PSYCHOTHERAPY IS A COURAGEOUS ACT. I enjoy working with clients who, via symptoms such as depression, anxiety, sexual-orientation or career issues, eating disorders, life transitions, or relationship issues are seeking a deeper understanding of their lives and which direction they wish to take. Often the symptom is the "call" from psyche, a portal into a deeper exploration into one's life which may yield increased self-awareness and introductions to formerly unknown aspects of one's own being. I feel privileged to be called upon to accompany individuals on this journey. At this time,
(213) 465-3904 View (213) 465-3904
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Ellen Marie Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSCP, LMFT
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96822
Waitlist for new clients
Currently accepting new clients, and welcoming in-person, tele-health, and eco-therapy sessions. Are you struggling to overcome emotional pain, heal from past hurt or trauma, get “un-stuck”, and create positive changes? I understand what it feels like to feel stuck, to want something different, to know that what you are doing isn’t working and that there is a better way but being unable to let go of unhelpful habits, patterns, social constructs, and/or relationships that are keeping us there. Change is possible and is most possible when one decides they just can’t keep living this way anymore and something must give.
Currently accepting new clients, and welcoming in-person, tele-health, and eco-therapy sessions. Are you struggling to overcome emotional pain, heal from past hurt or trauma, get “un-stuck”, and create positive changes? I understand what it feels like to feel stuck, to want something different, to know that what you are doing isn’t working and that there is a better way but being unable to let go of unhelpful habits, patterns, social constructs, and/or relationships that are keeping us there. Change is possible and is most possible when one decides they just can’t keep living this way anymore and something must give.
(808) 435-5685 View (808) 435-5685
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Alexis Lane -Xplor Counseling
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Honolulu, HI 96821
Not accepting new clients
Alexis is someone who believes in your ability to restore balance and happiness to your own life. Alexis is aware of the many stressors that arise while deciding which direction to steer your life. She helps clients navigate through these difficulties to regain a sense of stability and peace. Alexis has performed a majority of her clinical work on Oahu providing counseling services to clients from all walks of life. She has experience in a variety of settings including intensive outpatient centers, classrooms, private practices, and community health care offices.
Alexis is someone who believes in your ability to restore balance and happiness to your own life. Alexis is aware of the many stressors that arise while deciding which direction to steer your life. She helps clients navigate through these difficulties to regain a sense of stability and peace. Alexis has performed a majority of her clinical work on Oahu providing counseling services to clients from all walks of life. She has experience in a variety of settings including intensive outpatient centers, classrooms, private practices, and community health care offices.
(808) 468-7198 View (808) 468-7198

Online Therapists

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Danelle S K Medeiros
Mental Health Counselor, MSCP, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kapolei, HI 96707
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, a traumatic event, abusive relationships, couples and marital difficulties or any type unexpected life changes, I have effective treatments modalities that will changes things to better. Together, we will define the issues and seek treatments that will help you to overcome these challenges. Come in to see me today, so that we can begin to restore balance and mental wellness to your life. My approach is to heal your inner spirit so that you reach your maximum physical goals and desires.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, a traumatic event, abusive relationships, couples and marital difficulties or any type unexpected life changes, I have effective treatments modalities that will changes things to better. Together, we will define the issues and seek treatments that will help you to overcome these challenges. Come in to see me today, so that we can begin to restore balance and mental wellness to your life. My approach is to heal your inner spirit so that you reach your maximum physical goals and desires.
(808) 670-3094 View (808) 670-3094
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Tia Claypool
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, RPT, NCC
Verified Verified
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Aloha! Are you feeling misunderstood and emotionally stressed? Do you have unexpected life situations that leave you feeling overwhelmed? You are not alone, and I'm here to help you through these challenges with compassion and expertise. My name is Tia Claypool, and I have been practicing therapy for over 18 years. I believe deeply in the power of therapy and am here to help you navigate life's challenges with understanding and support. I specialize in working with children, families, and adults, providing a safe and supportive environment for everyone to express their feelings and experiences.
Aloha! Are you feeling misunderstood and emotionally stressed? Do you have unexpected life situations that leave you feeling overwhelmed? You are not alone, and I'm here to help you through these challenges with compassion and expertise. My name is Tia Claypool, and I have been practicing therapy for over 18 years. I believe deeply in the power of therapy and am here to help you navigate life's challenges with understanding and support. I specialize in working with children, families, and adults, providing a safe and supportive environment for everyone to express their feelings and experiences.
(808) 207-7152 View (808) 207-7152
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Nancy Lynne Lautenbach
Counselor, MA, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Honolulu, HI 96814  (Online Only)
Immediate Availability For New Clients. My goal as a therapist is to empower clients to seek and find their own personal truth. I believe the client is the expert of their experience and needs merely guidance and support to address their own issues. Do you feel you could benefit from a heart-felt presence and warmth, with an emphasis on the skill of listening? Are you desiring change and transformation? The body can sometimes tell the story that words cannot. If you desire healing through art, I incorporate art therapy, writing and movement-based experiences to support clients with accessing their own internal wisdom.
Immediate Availability For New Clients. My goal as a therapist is to empower clients to seek and find their own personal truth. I believe the client is the expert of their experience and needs merely guidance and support to address their own issues. Do you feel you could benefit from a heart-felt presence and warmth, with an emphasis on the skill of listening? Are you desiring change and transformation? The body can sometimes tell the story that words cannot. If you desire healing through art, I incorporate art therapy, writing and movement-based experiences to support clients with accessing their own internal wisdom.
(413) 300-6925 View (413) 300-6925
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Sarah Monique Williams, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Makawao, HI 96768  (Online Only)
We all experience challenges in our lives, but with insight and strong relationships we can explore new perspectives together. I can assist you with expressing yourself with greater ease and confidence, coping with grief and loss, uncovering and remembering your authentic self, identifying priorities and skills, and developing more peace in your life. Whether you are adjusting to a life change, struggling with anxiety, trauma, or depression, or facing challenges in your relationships, I offer a range of individualized services to help foster awareness, resilience, and positivity.
We all experience challenges in our lives, but with insight and strong relationships we can explore new perspectives together. I can assist you with expressing yourself with greater ease and confidence, coping with grief and loss, uncovering and remembering your authentic self, identifying priorities and skills, and developing more peace in your life. Whether you are adjusting to a life change, struggling with anxiety, trauma, or depression, or facing challenges in your relationships, I offer a range of individualized services to help foster awareness, resilience, and positivity.
(773) 770-6939 View (773) 770-6939
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George Franklin Rhoades Jr
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Aiea, HI 96701
In practice since 1983, I am the Founder and Director of Ola Hou Clinic in Aiea, Hawaii. My patients have ranged from age 9 months to 93, and have worked with patients from most religious backgrounds and cultures. Personally I am from a Christian background, but respect and work with people within their value system. The Clinic is multidisciplinary with male and female therapists working with children, teens, adults, families and groups. I do consultations, workshops, seminars and humanitarian work. As Executive Director of "Roads to Hope" Humanitarian Mission, I have worked in 28 countries to help with trauma.
In practice since 1983, I am the Founder and Director of Ola Hou Clinic in Aiea, Hawaii. My patients have ranged from age 9 months to 93, and have worked with patients from most religious backgrounds and cultures. Personally I am from a Christian background, but respect and work with people within their value system. The Clinic is multidisciplinary with male and female therapists working with children, teens, adults, families and groups. I do consultations, workshops, seminars and humanitarian work. As Executive Director of "Roads to Hope" Humanitarian Mission, I have worked in 28 countries to help with trauma.
(808) 518-3381 View (808) 518-3381
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Dr. Adrianna Flavin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Makawao, HI 96768
Are you interested in addressing, reducing, and/or eliminating symptoms of trauma; attention deficit; anxiety, phobias, or stress; romantic relationship or interpersonal concerns; depression, mania, or other mood patterns; grief and loss; or life transition difficulties? Are you exhausted from doing all you can to make progress in one or more of these areas? Are you curious to see if there are scientifically backed, evidence based strategies that can help you?
Are you interested in addressing, reducing, and/or eliminating symptoms of trauma; attention deficit; anxiety, phobias, or stress; romantic relationship or interpersonal concerns; depression, mania, or other mood patterns; grief and loss; or life transition difficulties? Are you exhausted from doing all you can to make progress in one or more of these areas? Are you curious to see if there are scientifically backed, evidence based strategies that can help you?
(808) 207-7369 View (808) 207-7369
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Joelle K Branch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kapolei, HI 96707
My name is Joelle Kuuleinani Branch, and I have been dedicated to serving my community of Hawaii for many years. My extensive experience provides me the privilege to support children, adolescents, adults, and families dealing with challenges like anxiety, depression, substance abuse, PTSD and much more.
My name is Joelle Kuuleinani Branch, and I have been dedicated to serving my community of Hawaii for many years. My extensive experience provides me the privilege to support children, adolescents, adults, and families dealing with challenges like anxiety, depression, substance abuse, PTSD and much more.
(808) 518-3857 View (808) 518-3857

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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.