Child Therapists in Makawao, HI
Through play and talk therapy, I can help children or teens improve their self-esteem.
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.
Through play and talk therapy, I can help children or teens improve their self-esteem.
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.
I love working with teenagers, children and adults, and using art and talk therapy to illuminate what needs attention and attunement within the system or the individual. Art is a vehicle that invites creative expression which can free up trapped energy and allow for movement and clarity. While implementing a variety of adaptable art interventions, I also invite my clients to lead the session and will gently guide when needed. While my focus is geared towards teenagers, I am also seeing clients with eating disorders, young adults working through relationship difficulties and family systems that need some extra attention.
I love working with teenagers, children and adults, and using art and talk therapy to illuminate what needs attention and attunement within the system or the individual. Art is a vehicle that invites creative expression which can free up trapped energy and allow for movement and clarity. While implementing a variety of adaptable art interventions, I also invite my clients to lead the session and will gently guide when needed. While my focus is geared towards teenagers, I am also seeing clients with eating disorders, young adults working through relationship difficulties and family systems that need some extra attention.
My areas of expertise include working with adults and teens coping with depression and anxiety, children, troubled family systems, relationships, life transitions, and coping with stress.
Being human can be an incredible experience and also a challenging one. Having support through the journey can make alI the difference. I am here to assist you in better understanding yourself. Tending to your concerns, I will gently guide you to greater clarity, awareness, self confidence, and peace. My approach is person centered, I am here for you, ready to explore anything and everything that is ripe for healing. Beyond this approach, I also work to help you connect to your authentic self. Through the lense of compassion, we will locate the barriers that stand in the way of true fulfillment.
My areas of expertise include working with adults and teens coping with depression and anxiety, children, troubled family systems, relationships, life transitions, and coping with stress.
Being human can be an incredible experience and also a challenging one. Having support through the journey can make alI the difference. I am here to assist you in better understanding yourself. Tending to your concerns, I will gently guide you to greater clarity, awareness, self confidence, and peace. My approach is person centered, I am here for you, ready to explore anything and everything that is ripe for healing. Beyond this approach, I also work to help you connect to your authentic self. Through the lense of compassion, we will locate the barriers that stand in the way of true fulfillment.
Due to the shortage of child psychiatrists on Maui, her work is vital to our community.
Dr. Gabrielle Galler-Rimm ("Dr. Gabi") is a Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician who has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating diverse conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, underachieving in school, aggression, defiance, obsessive behaviors, self-injurious behaviors, adjustment difficulties, depression, anxiety, as well as a range of other psychiatric, behavioral, and developmental disorders. She also specialize in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and works in conjunction with a board certified behavior analyst. She has been in practice for 32 years.
Due to the shortage of child psychiatrists on Maui, her work is vital to our community.
Dr. Gabrielle Galler-Rimm ("Dr. Gabi") is a Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician who has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating diverse conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, underachieving in school, aggression, defiance, obsessive behaviors, self-injurious behaviors, adjustment difficulties, depression, anxiety, as well as a range of other psychiatric, behavioral, and developmental disorders. She also specialize in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and works in conjunction with a board certified behavior analyst. She has been in practice for 32 years.
Among my areas of expertise are couples therapy, children & adolescence, pre and postpartum mood disorders, relationship dynamics, and trauma treatment.
As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life and relationships. We can work together to heal trauma from the past and be your best self. I provide a safe space to explore past experiences, relationships and belief systems you may feel are limiting you from experiencing your wholeness so you can live a joyful life. If you are struggling to cope with stress of life's transitions, I encourage you to reach out.
Among my areas of expertise are couples therapy, children & adolescence, pre and postpartum mood disorders, relationship dynamics, and trauma treatment.
As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life and relationships. We can work together to heal trauma from the past and be your best self. I provide a safe space to explore past experiences, relationships and belief systems you may feel are limiting you from experiencing your wholeness so you can live a joyful life. If you are struggling to cope with stress of life's transitions, I encourage you to reach out.
Samantha Kessler
Counselor, MS, LCPC, LMHC, CCTP, NCC
Verified Verified
Makawao, HI 96768
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Hawaii, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of a Montana and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wyoming. I have certifications as a Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH) as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I have over a decade of experience working in a variety of fields, including trauma, early childhood development, child and adolescent crisis, intensive-in-home family therapy, and private practice working with children, adolescents, families, couples and first responders.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Hawaii, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of a Montana and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wyoming. I have certifications as a Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH) as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I have over a decade of experience working in a variety of fields, including trauma, early childhood development, child and adolescent crisis, intensive-in-home family therapy, and private practice working with children, adolescents, families, couples and first responders.
Anita Laviola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC
Verified Verified
Makawao, HI 96768
Waitlist for new clients
Specializing in substance abuse issues, co-dependency and family effects; anxiety/PTSD; panic attacks; sexual assault; depression; trauma; grief and loss; eating disorders and other compulsive disorders--shopping, debtor issues--family therapy and negotiating life transitions; art blockages and allowing oneself to be creative. I work with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couples, family and groups. Demystifying adolescent issues to minimize the tensions for families is a focus. Providing support for those with medical issues including various sensitivities is a specialty. Telehealth: doxy.me/anitalaviola
Specializing in substance abuse issues, co-dependency and family effects; anxiety/PTSD; panic attacks; sexual assault; depression; trauma; grief and loss; eating disorders and other compulsive disorders--shopping, debtor issues--family therapy and negotiating life transitions; art blockages and allowing oneself to be creative. I work with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couples, family and groups. Demystifying adolescent issues to minimize the tensions for families is a focus. Providing support for those with medical issues including various sensitivities is a specialty. Telehealth: doxy.me/anitalaviola
Summer Cretton
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Makawao, HI 96768 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life is not always a box of chocolates. Sometimes, it can feel like a bucket of lemons, right? In times when you feel like you’ve tried everything, therapy can provide you a space to breathe, to process, to heal and to understand your true humanity. Together, we can collaborate and create new ways to navigate the unique season that you are in.
Life is not always a box of chocolates. Sometimes, it can feel like a bucket of lemons, right? In times when you feel like you’ve tried everything, therapy can provide you a space to breathe, to process, to heal and to understand your true humanity. Together, we can collaborate and create new ways to navigate the unique season that you are in.
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?
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Disengaged? Frustrated, lost? Alone? We're navigating strange times and each finding our way. Are you craving but fearing change? Are you struggling with addictions you've used as coping mechanisms? You can change those patterns. I'd like to help you feel alive & centered, to embody your most thriving self - to re-engage, feel present, to fully inhabit your life. Identifying/Releasing blocks and tapping into your powerful life-force liberates you from past pain. When you reconnect with yourself, you can connect more deeply with the people you love and what you love to do. You deserve to thrive.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Disengaged? Frustrated, lost? Alone? We're navigating strange times and each finding our way. Are you craving but fearing change? Are you struggling with addictions you've used as coping mechanisms? You can change those patterns. I'd like to help you feel alive & centered, to embody your most thriving self - to re-engage, feel present, to fully inhabit your life. Identifying/Releasing blocks and tapping into your powerful life-force liberates you from past pain. When you reconnect with yourself, you can connect more deeply with the people you love and what you love to do. You deserve to thrive.
Depression, anxiety, trauma, and other negative influences can foster doubt and isolation. Fears usurp our natural capacity for joy. Life transitions are challenging and affect entire families. Don't go it alone. Psychotherapy can help evoke wholeness and health, renew relationships and perspective. Be the person you were born to be. Know yourself and make an informed change.
Depression, anxiety, trauma, and other negative influences can foster doubt and isolation. Fears usurp our natural capacity for joy. Life transitions are challenging and affect entire families. Don't go it alone. Psychotherapy can help evoke wholeness and health, renew relationships and perspective. Be the person you were born to be. Know yourself and make an informed change.
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Verified Verified
Makawao, HI 96768 (Online Only)
I believe most people want the same things deep down. We want to feel safe, loved, understood, and fulfilled. Unfortunately, many of us have gone without these most basic needs. While we have found ways to survive, we are left with painful scars and wanting more. I believe 'more' is your right. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, mindful space dedicated to you. I believe we all know what is best for ourselves; my goal is not to tell you what that is but rather to empower and support you along the way.
I believe most people want the same things deep down. We want to feel safe, loved, understood, and fulfilled. Unfortunately, many of us have gone without these most basic needs. While we have found ways to survive, we are left with painful scars and wanting more. I believe 'more' is your right. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, mindful space dedicated to you. I believe we all know what is best for ourselves; my goal is not to tell you what that is but rather to empower and support you along the way.
Una Starbuck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Makawao, HI 96768 (Online Only)
Welcome. I provide trauma-focused, compassionate, and creative psychotherapy. I am here to help you work through current symptoms, heal trauma impact, build nervous system regulation skills and strengthen the self. My intent is to make therapy an effective and meaningful experience, so that you can feel more connected to yourself and have more resilience to meet life's challenges and opportunities.
Welcome. I provide trauma-focused, compassionate, and creative psychotherapy. I am here to help you work through current symptoms, heal trauma impact, build nervous system regulation skills and strengthen the self. My intent is to make therapy an effective and meaningful experience, so that you can feel more connected to yourself and have more resilience to meet life's challenges and opportunities.
Ilana Fernandez, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist treating individuals, couples, families in Hawaii via online sessions.
Ilana Fernandez, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist treating individuals, couples, families in Hawaii via online sessions.
Aloha! I specialize in the treatment of substance abuse and addictions of all kinds, mental health issues, including anxiety, depression and life transitions, and trauma treatment with somatic healing and Attachment Focused EMDR. If you are struggling with a substance abuse issue and are looking to work with a counselor one-on-one who deeply understands the struggles of addiction and the triumphs of recovery, we may be a good fit. I have been in long term recovery myself for many years and my combined training in psychotherapy and my personal experience place me in a unique position to be of service.
Aloha! I specialize in the treatment of substance abuse and addictions of all kinds, mental health issues, including anxiety, depression and life transitions, and trauma treatment with somatic healing and Attachment Focused EMDR. If you are struggling with a substance abuse issue and are looking to work with a counselor one-on-one who deeply understands the struggles of addiction and the triumphs of recovery, we may be a good fit. I have been in long term recovery myself for many years and my combined training in psychotherapy and my personal experience place me in a unique position to be of service.
Serenity Counseling Services Hawaii
Counselor, MD, MFT, LCSW, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Makawao, HI 96768
At Serenity we will match you to a specialist who uses cognitive behavioral approaches and evidence-based interventions so you can quickly gain results! Our ideal clients are open to learning & doing small homework assignments to promote change. When you work with us you can expect to feel that you are in control of your emotions and you will feel, more confident, calmer, and of course happier in your life too! We offer automated appointment reminders, three click Telehealth session set up and sessions form 8am to 8pm seven days a week! Let us help you to discover how to live the life you truly want. We are here to help. Call Today!
At Serenity we will match you to a specialist who uses cognitive behavioral approaches and evidence-based interventions so you can quickly gain results! Our ideal clients are open to learning & doing small homework assignments to promote change. When you work with us you can expect to feel that you are in control of your emotions and you will feel, more confident, calmer, and of course happier in your life too! We offer automated appointment reminders, three click Telehealth session set up and sessions form 8am to 8pm seven days a week! Let us help you to discover how to live the life you truly want. We are here to help. Call Today!
Dr. River Marilou Penner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, ASL
Verified Verified
Makawao, HI 96768
The focus of counselling is to address what the client wants more of in his/her life. Most of the time the goal is to feel happier. As your counsellor I will provide a space and venue for patterns to be revealed and unconscious beliefs to be addressed. The results will be a greater sense of personal power in creating a life of contentment and choice.The conversation we have in the therapeutic environment is a purposeful one, it is about what works, what does not work and the strategies needed to shift from discontentment to contentment.
The focus of counselling is to address what the client wants more of in his/her life. Most of the time the goal is to feel happier. As your counsellor I will provide a space and venue for patterns to be revealed and unconscious beliefs to be addressed. The results will be a greater sense of personal power in creating a life of contentment and choice.The conversation we have in the therapeutic environment is a purposeful one, it is about what works, what does not work and the strategies needed to shift from discontentment to contentment.
Camille Bourcier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Makawao, HI 96768
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.
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.
People come to me for many reasons. For some, they are overall doing well in their life, but feel that there's something going on inside that's keeping them from reaching their full potential and finding true happiness and fulfillment. Others are actively experiencing challenges in their life and are open to receiving support, while still others are in real pain, and are looking for relief and help with that.
People come to me for many reasons. For some, they are overall doing well in their life, but feel that there's something going on inside that's keeping them from reaching their full potential and finding true happiness and fulfillment. Others are actively experiencing challenges in their life and are open to receiving support, while still others are in real pain, and are looking for relief and help with that.
Do stress, depression, anxiety, or other troubling issues interfere with your ability to work, sleep, enjoy healthy relationships, or to pursue your life's goals? Counseling may help you. Some find counseling helpful for day-to-day stresses and difficulties; others go to counseling for help with more significant problems and symptoms. There is no "one-size-fits-all" reason for seeking counseling. Maui Counseling Group has been providing services to Maui's families since 1999. We provide evidence-based counseling, psychotherapy, and medication management to folks from all walks of life. We provide expert, confidential counseling in a comfortable setting. Our counselors are Maui-based, and understand the issues that affect kama'aina families. Counseling provides you with the opportunity to gain insights into your life, improve your mood, and change behavior. Many people are helped by just a few sessions. . We accept most insurances. Call 249-2121 to set up an appointment.
Do stress, depression, anxiety, or other troubling issues interfere with your ability to work, sleep, enjoy healthy relationships, or to pursue your life's goals? Counseling may help you. Some find counseling helpful for day-to-day stresses and difficulties; others go to counseling for help with more significant problems and symptoms. There is no "one-size-fits-all" reason for seeking counseling. Maui Counseling Group has been providing services to Maui's families since 1999. We provide evidence-based counseling, psychotherapy, and medication management to folks from all walks of life. We provide expert, confidential counseling in a comfortable setting. Our counselors are Maui-based, and understand the issues that affect kama'aina families. Counseling provides you with the opportunity to gain insights into your life, improve your mood, and change behavior. Many people are helped by just a few sessions. . We accept most insurances. Call 249-2121 to set up an appointment.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Makawao, HI provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Makawao build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Makawao build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.