Interpersonal Therapists in Koloa, HI

Everyone’s path towards healing is unique. I believe in basic goodness and innate ability to heal and grow in our human nature. With compassion as the core of my services, we can explore ways to challenge difficult thoughts, discover the inner landscape of emotions, improve interpersonal skills, change unhealthy behavioral pattern, and build self esteem and confidence to achieve a more fulfilling life via the healing power of art and therapy.

Healing is an inside job--that happens in a safe interpersonal context. Instead of just talking about problems, we can greet them as empowering, transformative opportunities for healing and growth. With power therapies fueling rapid breakthroughs, change can even be fun! In addition to dealing with emotions in a compassionate way, by attending to the mind/body connection via the energetic/nervous system, we can reconnect with innate ability to self-heal and function optimally. Put more simply, get free from obstacles & pain and begin to enjoy achieving your goals while reclaiming vibrant expression of your unique personal potential!

Aloha, I have worked with people for over 25 years including 10 years in in-patient hospitals, Child Protective Services, school-based services and for 8 years now have directed a program for men who are abusive in their relationships. I have been in private practice for three years specializing in couples and individual work with adults. In addition to my work experience and education my style of working with people is informed by my own personal time in therapy and 25 years as a meditator. I combine clear listening, gentle support and fierce accountability with each client I see.

Aloha, my name is Joy and I work with clients who are looking for ways to feel more emotionally balanced, healthy, and full of life. Clients report that they find great relief in our work together, and that they learn to become more kind, loving and happy with themselves.

Are you seeking emotional support for yourself, your marriage or family? 'Sometimes feel caught in destructive conflicts with those you love? Are you or someone close to you impacted by a serious medical diagnosis? Or have you lost a beloved person in your life? These experiences and many others, can lead us to feel devastated or out of control. Therapy as a strength building relationship in which we explore your most challenging life stories with privacy, compassion and without judgment. When we meet, I'll invite you to set aside your day to day stressors and focus on new ways to improve your life.

Aloha, I value the diversity of healthy relationships and recognize their importance in both individual and family life cycle development. I also understand how painful conflicted relationships in the here and now or from the past can be. I integrate traditional and contemporary psychotherapy to assist adults, children, couples and families in addressing the challenges they face. Using a strength-based framework, I work compassionately with clients to find individualized solutions to life's most personal and difficult problems.

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.

Creative Therapy, Inc. was established in Kauai in 1999. I became certified as a Substance Abuse Counselor in 2002, registered as a Play Therapist in 2006, licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Colorado and Hawaii in 2013, Virginia in 2023, and recognized as an EMDR Therapist in 2014. Additionally, I was certified in School Psychology in 1995, and as a Special Education Teacher in 1985. I have assisted children, families, and individuals with complex issues for over 35 years.

Hello! I have a compassionate and honest approach, creating authentic connections. I am person-centered and strength- based, respecting individuality. I aim to be present with you; listening to both your challenges and successes. It is my goal to see you as the unique individual that you are. I help you gain a deep understanding who you are and how your life history has brought you to the present moment. I aim to meet you where you are at, while exploring your hopes and dreams for the future. I strive to help you gain self- acceptance, honor emotions, and build confidence from within.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a professional interest in working with adults, adolescents and couples. I treat depression, anxiety, trauma, substance problems, parenting, relationship concerns, grief, working with a diverse clientele including LGBTQ, police/military populations. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a fulfilled life. While we can not change difficult situations of your past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Together we will uncover long-standing behavior patterns holding you back from experiencing a more rewarding and meaningful life.

Aloha! I specialize in systemically focused treatment with individuals, couples, and families as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have excellent counseling abilities as well as an instinctive grasp of interpersonal familial dynamics, which has helped my clients get a deeper understanding of their behaviors and progress toward their therapeutic goals. I typically work with couples and individuals who are motivated to learn more about their behaviors and are motivated towards their healing. I work well with clients experiencing grief, anxiety, low-self-esteem and those who need help setting healthy boundaries.

Aloha, how are you? My name is Dr. William and I am a licensed mental health therapist. As a psychotherapist, my therapy work starts with making space for who you are and how you show up in your world. Using a range of evidence-based therapy techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, and psychodynamic therapy, I help my patients learn about themselves, explore the issues that have led to emotional distress, and teach healthy tools to manage the situations at hand. My therapy involves exploring your past, present, and future challenges and building a healthy toolbox to handle life's challenges

Aloha My name is Lorri Bessette, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Honolulu, HI and provide therapy statewide via tele health. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, stress management and interpersonal problems, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness techniques to help my clients develop coping skills to manage symptoms, stress and other challenges. My approach to therapy is always with compassion and objectivity, and customized for each client, to address their unique challenges.

Past experiences, daily hassles, and complicated family dynamics can sometimes get in the way of our well-being. I have spent many years working with people dealing with the effects of these struggles. I offer therapeutic services for anxiety management, depression, peer and intimate relationship skill building, difficult transition periods with grief and loss, and weight management. I also have worked with children and families in the CWS system, Judiciary system, and shelter services.