EMDR Therapists in Waianae, HI
My name is Tyson Ortiz, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who was born and raised on the Big Island. I have spent the last eight years working with victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence and those struggling with addiction. I am in my 20th year of social work and find that the best approach is whatever works best for my client. That can be different for each person. Some benefit from EMDR to eliminate negative cognitions, while others benefit most from having a sounding board to talk through situations. You are the expert on your life, don’t settle until you find the right fit.
My name is Tyson Ortiz, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who was born and raised on the Big Island. I have spent the last eight years working with victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence and those struggling with addiction. I am in my 20th year of social work and find that the best approach is whatever works best for my client. That can be different for each person. Some benefit from EMDR to eliminate negative cognitions, while others benefit most from having a sounding board to talk through situations. You are the expert on your life, don’t settle until you find the right fit.
Inner Workings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waianae, HI 96792
I am licensed clinical social worker who has received extensive training in many trauma focused modalities such CPT, CBT, EMDR and PE.
I love helping people! I love witnessing the transformation and seeing the sparkle in their eyes return or intensify. Life is an experience that is full of unplanned, unexpected events that can be difficult to deal with- but it is all surmountable! I truly believe that once we are able to clear away some of the ego, our inner voice/higher self can be heard and that is when incredible shifts in life begin! Shifts that lead to our best selves!
I am licensed clinical social worker who has received extensive training in many trauma focused modalities such CPT, CBT, EMDR and PE.
I love helping people! I love witnessing the transformation and seeing the sparkle in their eyes return or intensify. Life is an experience that is full of unplanned, unexpected events that can be difficult to deal with- but it is all surmountable! I truly believe that once we are able to clear away some of the ego, our inner voice/higher self can be heard and that is when incredible shifts in life begin! Shifts that lead to our best selves!
Aloha! My name is Taresa Spade, LCSW. I'm a private practice therapist licensed in the states of Hawaii, California, Washington, Montana, and Minnesota. I bring a down-to-earth and practical approach to therapy, one that embraces real-world solutions while attending to deeper healing, exploration, and empowerment. My goal is to create an environment where you feel comfortable and understood, where our conversations are relatable and engaging. I prefer to build goals from conversations that explore your needs, difficulties, visions, and how the world around you provide support (or not).
Aloha! My name is Taresa Spade, LCSW. I'm a private practice therapist licensed in the states of Hawaii, California, Washington, Montana, and Minnesota. I bring a down-to-earth and practical approach to therapy, one that embraces real-world solutions while attending to deeper healing, exploration, and empowerment. My goal is to create an environment where you feel comfortable and understood, where our conversations are relatable and engaging. I prefer to build goals from conversations that explore your needs, difficulties, visions, and how the world around you provide support (or not).
Jennifer De Costa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Waianae, HI 96792 (Online Only)
Aloha. My name is Jennifer De Costa and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). I am based in Kamuela, Hawai’i working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and grief. I use solution-focused therapy with a strength-based approach to empower my clients to make life-changing decisions.
Aloha. My name is Jennifer De Costa and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). I am based in Kamuela, Hawai’i working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and grief. I use solution-focused therapy with a strength-based approach to empower my clients to make life-changing decisions.
Kayla Ennett
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Waianae, HI 96792 (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.
Jessica Wong: DaVine Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Waianae, HI 96792
Waitlist for new clients
You want to appear strong, but deep down you are crumbling. You may be fed up with your past ruining your relationships and your life. You may feel stuck in old ways and thought patterns no matter what you do, or feeling like you’re “crazy“ or somehow doing it wrong. You might not even remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready to get unstuck. You’re ready to feel clear-headed and confident. You’re ready to embrace a new identity. Most of all, you’re ready to be set free from the trauma & the drama that has held you captive. You want to start experiencing that abundant life you desire!
You want to appear strong, but deep down you are crumbling. You may be fed up with your past ruining your relationships and your life. You may feel stuck in old ways and thought patterns no matter what you do, or feeling like you’re “crazy“ or somehow doing it wrong. You might not even remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready to get unstuck. You’re ready to feel clear-headed and confident. You’re ready to embrace a new identity. Most of all, you’re ready to be set free from the trauma & the drama that has held you captive. You want to start experiencing that abundant life you desire!
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Amanda Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kapolei, HI 96707 (Online Only)
I am trained in EMDR and trauma focused CBT to assist clients in healing from their past traumatic experiences.
Want to live a happier more fulfilling life but unsure of where to start? Let me support you in becoming the best you that you can be! Everyone needs a little help and someone to talk to every now and then. Start your journey here. My name is Amanda and I have over 13 years of therapy experience. I’ve worked with younger children in preschools, older children and adolescents within the public school environment, specialized in working with autistic children in the classroom, and helped children, adolescents and adults in crisis at a psychiatric hospital.
I am trained in EMDR and trauma focused CBT to assist clients in healing from their past traumatic experiences.
Want to live a happier more fulfilling life but unsure of where to start? Let me support you in becoming the best you that you can be! Everyone needs a little help and someone to talk to every now and then. Start your journey here. My name is Amanda and I have over 13 years of therapy experience. I’ve worked with younger children in preschools, older children and adolescents within the public school environment, specialized in working with autistic children in the classroom, and helped children, adolescents and adults in crisis at a psychiatric hospital.
EMDR trained to work with children/teens and adults.
Aloha, my name is Jennifer Cornwell , MFT, CSAC, SAP. As a young girl living in a then rural Island of Hawaii, I loved to wonder, dream, explore, and question life! As you can imagine these traits sometimes put me on wild adventures but because of them I believe they have shaped my counseling style. With that same curiosity, I have come to believe that everyone has a special story unique to their own and as a therapist I am here to help clients understand, and navigate their personal story. Like every adventure in life there are challenges and that is where a trained ear can help make a world of difference.
EMDR trained to work with children/teens and adults.
Aloha, my name is Jennifer Cornwell , MFT, CSAC, SAP. As a young girl living in a then rural Island of Hawaii, I loved to wonder, dream, explore, and question life! As you can imagine these traits sometimes put me on wild adventures but because of them I believe they have shaped my counseling style. With that same curiosity, I have come to believe that everyone has a special story unique to their own and as a therapist I am here to help clients understand, and navigate their personal story. Like every adventure in life there are challenges and that is where a trained ear can help make a world of difference.
Carrie Cochran, Trauma & Relationship Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waialua, HI 96791
We may draw upon EMDR for trauma, anxiety and depression.
Hi, if you are here, you’re likely struggling with something in your life, relationships, overwhelming stress or anxiety, difficulty managing emotions or unresolved issues from your past. Do you find yourself constantly worried and overthinking everything? Are you irritable and feeling guilty about being short with your loved ones. Would you like to be better able to manage your emotions and thoughts and have more awareness and control over your actions and responses? Or maybe you are curious about therapy and want to know if it can help you find more joy, love and peace in your life.
We may draw upon EMDR for trauma, anxiety and depression.
Hi, if you are here, you’re likely struggling with something in your life, relationships, overwhelming stress or anxiety, difficulty managing emotions or unresolved issues from your past. Do you find yourself constantly worried and overthinking everything? Are you irritable and feeling guilty about being short with your loved ones. Would you like to be better able to manage your emotions and thoughts and have more awareness and control over your actions and responses? Or maybe you are curious about therapy and want to know if it can help you find more joy, love and peace in your life.
Sonja Bigalke-Bannan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waialua, HI 96791
Feeling stuck in your journey? Considering therapy for the first time, but not comfortable in an indoor setting? Using Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and EMDR together, using the EquiLateral Approach, horses and non-traditional setting can allow for a shift in perspective or the creation of a safe place.
I am here to support your healing and growth, with an emphases in complex trauma work. My approach is trauma focused, using EMDR and Structural Dissociation Theory, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a Master's of Social Work, from the University of Hawai'i, specializing in Mental Health.
Feeling stuck in your journey? Considering therapy for the first time, but not comfortable in an indoor setting? Using Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and EMDR together, using the EquiLateral Approach, horses and non-traditional setting can allow for a shift in perspective or the creation of a safe place.
I am here to support your healing and growth, with an emphases in complex trauma work. My approach is trauma focused, using EMDR and Structural Dissociation Theory, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a Master's of Social Work, from the University of Hawai'i, specializing in Mental Health.
Shelley Schweitzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kapolei, HI 96707
I am an EMDR trained therapist, a Registered Play Therapist (RPT-S) and a Behavioral Analyst (BCBA).
Life can bring joy and fulfilment, yet at times we all need support. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience. My practice serves children and their families as well as adults. Contact me for support in anxiety, depression, parenting, behavior, social skills, family issues, grief and trauma. I welcome all new clients and will tailor my approach to meet your needs.
I am an EMDR trained therapist, a Registered Play Therapist (RPT-S) and a Behavioral Analyst (BCBA).
Life can bring joy and fulfilment, yet at times we all need support. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience. My practice serves children and their families as well as adults. Contact me for support in anxiety, depression, parenting, behavior, social skills, family issues, grief and trauma. I welcome all new clients and will tailor my approach to meet your needs.
My name is David Shaku and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator, and trained in Attachment-Focused EMDR through the Parnell Institute. My approach focuses on the treatment of big "T" and little "t" trauma by focusing on getting to know and guiding progress with my clients at their own pace.
My name is David Shaku and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator, and trained in Attachment-Focused EMDR through the Parnell Institute. My approach focuses on the treatment of big "T" and little "t" trauma by focusing on getting to know and guiding progress with my clients at their own pace.
Aspire Psychological Services, LLC
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CSOTP, CCTP, CBT
Verified Verified
Kapolei, HI 96707 (Online Only)
Aspire Psychological Services offers online video or phone sessions with clients via Simple Practice, Zoom or other Telehealth services in a professional, clinical approach to provide therapeutic services for individuals, couples and families. We are experienced in working with culturally diverse populations from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. We assist individuals who need to complete and fulfill legal requirements of psychological therapy. Certified in CBT, treatment of trauma and sexual abuse (victims and offenders) Aspire provides a safe and nonjudgmental environment for individuals to openly process life issues.
Aspire Psychological Services offers online video or phone sessions with clients via Simple Practice, Zoom or other Telehealth services in a professional, clinical approach to provide therapeutic services for individuals, couples and families. We are experienced in working with culturally diverse populations from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. We assist individuals who need to complete and fulfill legal requirements of psychological therapy. Certified in CBT, treatment of trauma and sexual abuse (victims and offenders) Aspire provides a safe and nonjudgmental environment for individuals to openly process life issues.
Tyra S. Gardner is a Psychotherapist and CEO of At A Moments Notice, LLC. Tyra is a passionate scholar-practitioner in the field of mental health, who divides her time between clinical practice, training and business consulting. In her clinical practice, she delivers cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based treatments to adults and adolescent clients with a range of emotional behavioral and adjustment problems including anger management, anxiety, stress, depression and relationship issues.
Tyra S. Gardner is a Psychotherapist and CEO of At A Moments Notice, LLC. Tyra is a passionate scholar-practitioner in the field of mental health, who divides her time between clinical practice, training and business consulting. In her clinical practice, she delivers cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based treatments to adults and adolescent clients with a range of emotional behavioral and adjustment problems including anger management, anxiety, stress, depression and relationship issues.
Ho'oko LLC is a private counseling center comprised of a team of licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed psychologist, and certified substance abuse counselors. Ho'oko means to fulfill, to complete, come to pass, to succeed. We are driven by the mission to "fulfill lives through counseling."
Ho'oko LLC is a private counseling center comprised of a team of licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed psychologist, and certified substance abuse counselors. Ho'oko means to fulfill, to complete, come to pass, to succeed. We are driven by the mission to "fulfill lives through counseling."
Madelyn Butac-Roeske
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wahiawa, HI 96786
Waitlist for new clients
As our lives constantly change, our perspectives about others, life circumstances, as well as ourselves are also changing. On some days, we might feel “on top of the world,” while on others, we might feel anxious, defeated, and/or unloved. When we hear, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” and think that it’s just too hard to do right now, know that being open to a new perspective and change, even at this very moment, is already enough.
As our lives constantly change, our perspectives about others, life circumstances, as well as ourselves are also changing. On some days, we might feel “on top of the world,” while on others, we might feel anxious, defeated, and/or unloved. When we hear, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” and think that it’s just too hard to do right now, know that being open to a new perspective and change, even at this very moment, is already enough.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has received extensive training in many trauma-focused modalities. Along her professional and spiritual journey through the Wellness Institute in Washington, A.U.M in Chicago, and Arthur Findlay College in the UK, she has been trained in Advanced Clinical Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy, Breathwork, Subtle Energy, Mediumship, and Shamanic traditions. A veteran with over 20 years of experience in military life as both the spouse, service member, and therapist, Leah continues to grow and expand and enjoys sharing all that she learns with those that she encounters.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has received extensive training in many trauma-focused modalities. Along her professional and spiritual journey through the Wellness Institute in Washington, A.U.M in Chicago, and Arthur Findlay College in the UK, she has been trained in Advanced Clinical Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy, Breathwork, Subtle Energy, Mediumship, and Shamanic traditions. A veteran with over 20 years of experience in military life as both the spouse, service member, and therapist, Leah continues to grow and expand and enjoys sharing all that she learns with those that she encounters.
Do you believe you can experience optimal joy and live your limitless potential? Let's work together to release overwhelming feelings such as anger, guilt, sadness, jealousy, trauma and anxiety to enable you to live your life to the fullest.
Do you believe you can experience optimal joy and live your limitless potential? Let's work together to release overwhelming feelings such as anger, guilt, sadness, jealousy, trauma and anxiety to enable you to live your life to the fullest.
Aloha! My name is Charnay Gima. I am a licensed mental health counselor in Hawai'i with over 5 years of experience. I have worked with various clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, dual diagnoses, bipolar, PTSD, substance abuse, and psychotic disorders. I've also helped many individuals who have experienced grief, self-esteem issues, and emotional abuse. I've worked with a wide range of clients from ages 6 to our wise population. I've worked predominately with dual diagnoses from depression, anxiety to DID and PTSD, even substance abuse.
Aloha! My name is Charnay Gima. I am a licensed mental health counselor in Hawai'i with over 5 years of experience. I have worked with various clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, dual diagnoses, bipolar, PTSD, substance abuse, and psychotic disorders. I've also helped many individuals who have experienced grief, self-esteem issues, and emotional abuse. I've worked with a wide range of clients from ages 6 to our wise population. I've worked predominately with dual diagnoses from depression, anxiety to DID and PTSD, even substance abuse.
As a trauma therapist, I specialize in working with adults who suffer from the symptoms of traumatic stress or post traumatic stress disorder. The symptoms of trauma often include, panic attacks, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, nightmares and flashbacks, lack of concentration, ADD, binge eating and negative body image. All of these symptoms may be a result of unprocessed trauma that has become stuck in the mind and the body. There is a tremendous amount of promise in mental health healing available through trauma treatment.
As a trauma therapist, I specialize in working with adults who suffer from the symptoms of traumatic stress or post traumatic stress disorder. The symptoms of trauma often include, panic attacks, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, nightmares and flashbacks, lack of concentration, ADD, binge eating and negative body image. All of these symptoms may be a result of unprocessed trauma that has become stuck in the mind and the body. There is a tremendous amount of promise in mental health healing available through trauma treatment.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.