Female Therapists in Waianae, HI
Anolani Na'au Pono Center For Well-Being
Counselor, LMHC , NBCC, MSCP, MPH
Verified Verified
Waianae, HI 96792
Anolani Na'au Pono, Center for Well-Being is a place of wellness that advocates and promotes "healing" from within. Here we strive to work collaboratively with youths, adults, seniors and/or families as they navigate behavioral, emotional and mental health challenges that impedes, interrupts and/or disrupts their sense of wellness and well being. Consistent with Native Hawaiian concepts of "Us, We, Our and Together" it is our intent to acknowledge, nourish and nurture ones' individual seed of wellness by cultivating a positive sense of self, positive and productive relationships and meaningful connections.
Anolani Na'au Pono, Center for Well-Being is a place of wellness that advocates and promotes "healing" from within. Here we strive to work collaboratively with youths, adults, seniors and/or families as they navigate behavioral, emotional and mental health challenges that impedes, interrupts and/or disrupts their sense of wellness and well being. Consistent with Native Hawaiian concepts of "Us, We, Our and Together" it is our intent to acknowledge, nourish and nurture ones' individual seed of wellness by cultivating a positive sense of self, positive and productive relationships and meaningful connections.
Listening is Often the Only Thing Needed to Help Someone. Aloha, my name is Shanelle and I know finding a therapist can be a nerve-wrecking and stressful experience. My goal is to make my clients feel safe and welcomed by creating a non-judgmental environment where individuals can be themselves. I have a strong passion for helping individuals achieve mental and emotional wellbeing. I received my Masters degree from Chaminade University and obtained my license in 2022. I have worked in the behavioral health field since 2002 in various capacities, working with both children and adults.
Listening is Often the Only Thing Needed to Help Someone. Aloha, my name is Shanelle and I know finding a therapist can be a nerve-wrecking and stressful experience. My goal is to make my clients feel safe and welcomed by creating a non-judgmental environment where individuals can be themselves. I have a strong passion for helping individuals achieve mental and emotional wellbeing. I received my Masters degree from Chaminade University and obtained my license in 2022. I have worked in the behavioral health field since 2002 in various capacities, working with both children and adults.
Hi, my name is Tatiana Abasolo and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I utilize a cognitive behavioral approach as well as other treatment modalities for trauma. I believe each client has a unique experience and I utilize a blend of all treatment modalities depending on a client's needs. I create a non-judgmental environment for my clients. I meet my clients where they are and place an emphasis on their goals for their therapeutic journey.
Hi, my name is Tatiana Abasolo and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I utilize a cognitive behavioral approach as well as other treatment modalities for trauma. I believe each client has a unique experience and I utilize a blend of all treatment modalities depending on a client's needs. I create a non-judgmental environment for my clients. I meet my clients where they are and place an emphasis on their goals for their therapeutic journey.
Hi, I’m Carrie. I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Hawaii. I help young adults and adults cope with and manage symptoms relating to ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, and trauma. My approach is tailored to each client and their individual goals and needs. Some therapeutic interventions include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, somatic and trauma-informed, and exposure response prevention. My communication style is warm, nonjudgmental, comforting, and humorous. I strive to create a safe place for my clients to openly express themselves.
Hi, I’m Carrie. I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Hawaii. I help young adults and adults cope with and manage symptoms relating to ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, and trauma. My approach is tailored to each client and their individual goals and needs. Some therapeutic interventions include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, somatic and trauma-informed, and exposure response prevention. My communication style is warm, nonjudgmental, comforting, and humorous. I strive to create a safe place for my clients to openly express themselves.
Raenissa (Noe) Sagapolutele
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Waianae, HI 96792
Aloha! My name is Raenissa, but I go by Noe. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and have been practicing within the field of Social Work for approximately 20 years. My work experience has primarily been with children and families in the Wai’anae and Kapolei areas, although my employment experience has given me the opportunity to serve many different populations — individuals and families — from Kahala to Kahuku to Ka’ena and most everywhere in between.
Aloha! My name is Raenissa, but I go by Noe. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and have been practicing within the field of Social Work for approximately 20 years. My work experience has primarily been with children and families in the Wai’anae and Kapolei areas, although my employment experience has given me the opportunity to serve many different populations — individuals and families — from Kahala to Kahuku to Ka’ena and most everywhere in between.
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).
Aloha! My name is Amanda and I am born and raised on the Leeward side of Oahu. I received my undergraduate degree from UH Hilo and my graduate degree from Chaminade University in Honolulu. I utilize various approaches as needed for each individual I work with, including Person centered and individualized solution-focused therapy, goal setting, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices.
Aloha! My name is Amanda and I am born and raised on the Leeward side of Oahu. I received my undergraduate degree from UH Hilo and my graduate degree from Chaminade University in Honolulu. I utilize various approaches as needed for each individual I work with, including Person centered and individualized solution-focused therapy, goal setting, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices.
Aloha Mai Kakou! Anger Management? Feeling Depressed? Stressed Out? Domestic Violence? PTSD? Addiction? Marriage issues? Challenges With Your Children? Are you just satisfied with how things are in your life? Do you want change? Maybe you need to work on your communication with your spouse or your family members? Perhaps your love life has lost its spark? Are you just settling with what things are or the way things are? It is what is it? NO! It is not!! I am offering you the chance to change your life. Make today the start of a new day. I provide individual, couples and or family sessions depending on the need of the client. Malama
Aloha Mai Kakou! Anger Management? Feeling Depressed? Stressed Out? Domestic Violence? PTSD? Addiction? Marriage issues? Challenges With Your Children? Are you just satisfied with how things are in your life? Do you want change? Maybe you need to work on your communication with your spouse or your family members? Perhaps your love life has lost its spark? Are you just settling with what things are or the way things are? It is what is it? NO! It is not!! I am offering you the chance to change your life. Make today the start of a new day. I provide individual, couples and or family sessions depending on the need of the client. Malama
Aloha! I'm Amanda Odish, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Hawai'i. My approach is compassion-based, existential, solution-focused, positive, and trauma-informed. My goal is to assist you with learning coping skills, tools, and experiential competence so that you need not rely on a therapist. I am here to support your transition to health on all levels! I have experience working with folks who have endured severe trauma of all kinds, along with accompanying symptoms such as severe anxiety, depression, and grief.
Aloha! I'm Amanda Odish, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Hawai'i. My approach is compassion-based, existential, solution-focused, positive, and trauma-informed. My goal is to assist you with learning coping skills, tools, and experiential competence so that you need not rely on a therapist. I am here to support your transition to health on all levels! I have experience working with folks who have endured severe trauma of all kinds, along with accompanying symptoms such as severe anxiety, depression, and grief.
Hi, my name is Sarah Adams, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based on the Big Island of Hawaii and serving clients statewide via telehealth. I help clients aged 14 and up navigate a variety of life challenges. I use a client-centered, strength-based approach to best tailor our collaborative efforts to work for you. I lean toward CBT because our thoughts and our behaviors are the things that are under our control to change.
Hi, my name is Sarah Adams, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based on the Big Island of Hawaii and serving clients statewide via telehealth. I help clients aged 14 and up navigate a variety of life challenges. I use a client-centered, strength-based approach to best tailor our collaborative efforts to work for you. I lean toward CBT because our thoughts and our behaviors are the things that are under our control to change.
Are you feeling as if your life isn’t going anywhere? Are you unsatisfied, unhappy, feeling depressed, anxious, or lacking purpose and meaning in your life? Have you felt “stuck” or “feel down in the pit” and lack motivation to accomplish your goals? Do you need balance and happiness in your life and strength to overcome obstacles? Are you feeling disconnected and alone from broken relationships? Turn adversity into opportunity by taking the first step to happiness and abundant living through a collaborative healing process.
Are you feeling as if your life isn’t going anywhere? Are you unsatisfied, unhappy, feeling depressed, anxious, or lacking purpose and meaning in your life? Have you felt “stuck” or “feel down in the pit” and lack motivation to accomplish your goals? Do you need balance and happiness in your life and strength to overcome obstacles? Are you feeling disconnected and alone from broken relationships? Turn adversity into opportunity by taking the first step to happiness and abundant living through a collaborative healing process.
Anonui Health & Wellness Hawaii LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, CSAC
Verified Verified
Waianae, HI 96792
Aloha Ka Kou, My name is Monique Pualani Anuenue Gomes and I would be honored to provide you with "Culturally Sensitive" therapeutic services. Please allow me to lend my Kokua (help) and walk with you through this therapeutic journey. Being Native Hawaiian born & raised on Oahu island, have experience working with Hawaii's Unique Multicultural population. According to a recent study by Krogstad (2015) Hawaii is home to the Nation's Largest Multiracial American population. This means, 1 out of 4 individuals (24%) identify with multiracial or multicultural ancestry. Therefore, to provide "culturally sensitive" therapeutic services, is to, provide "competent" therapeutic services.
Aloha Ka Kou, My name is Monique Pualani Anuenue Gomes and I would be honored to provide you with "Culturally Sensitive" therapeutic services. Please allow me to lend my Kokua (help) and walk with you through this therapeutic journey. Being Native Hawaiian born & raised on Oahu island, have experience working with Hawaii's Unique Multicultural population. According to a recent study by Krogstad (2015) Hawaii is home to the Nation's Largest Multiracial American population. This means, 1 out of 4 individuals (24%) identify with multiracial or multicultural ancestry. Therefore, to provide "culturally sensitive" therapeutic services, is to, provide "competent" therapeutic services.
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony." -Mahatma Ghandi Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed with the many demands of life? Dealing with the difficulties of life can cause distressing feelings which can interfere with your relationships and general wellbeing. I would like to help you restore or discover your sense of balance in life.
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony." -Mahatma Ghandi Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed with the many demands of life? Dealing with the difficulties of life can cause distressing feelings which can interfere with your relationships and general wellbeing. I would like to help you restore or discover your sense of balance in life.
Tiffany Tanaka
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waianae, HI 96792 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a marriage and family therapist with a passion for helping others through their journey of self growth and healing. Through the years i've been fortunate to have worked with a very diverse group of individuals, families, and couples. My areas of specialties include anger management, substance abuse, PTSD, domestic violence, sexual abuse, behavioral issues, marital and relational counseling and treatment groups. I also work with a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, and personality disorders.
Hello! I am a marriage and family therapist with a passion for helping others through their journey of self growth and healing. Through the years i've been fortunate to have worked with a very diverse group of individuals, families, and couples. My areas of specialties include anger management, substance abuse, PTSD, domestic violence, sexual abuse, behavioral issues, marital and relational counseling and treatment groups. I also work with a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, and personality disorders.
My name is Ellen Yu Kinoshita, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 20 years of experience working with a wide variety of clients, including children, teens, parents, families, older adults, and veterans. I believe in this day and age; everyone needs some guidance to help deal with struggles life can bring. My approach is catered to individuals’ needs and the approach I use will depend on clients’ treatment goals. I tend to create a non-judgmental environment for my clients so they can share openly and honestly. My communication style will be catered to my clients and their needs.
My name is Ellen Yu Kinoshita, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 20 years of experience working with a wide variety of clients, including children, teens, parents, families, older adults, and veterans. I believe in this day and age; everyone needs some guidance to help deal with struggles life can bring. My approach is catered to individuals’ needs and the approach I use will depend on clients’ treatment goals. I tend to create a non-judgmental environment for my clients so they can share openly and honestly. My communication style will be catered to my clients and their needs.
Aloha: Are you tired of trying to better your life and till getting the same results? Why wait until a crises starts? Why pit off what you know you need to do? What are you waiting for? Don't be afraid, you have nothing to lose but everything to gain! FREE counseling services with most participating healthcare insurances. What are your goals? My goal is to help you succeed as long as you are open and willing to work hard at improving your life. We can work out a counseling plan to fit your need.
Aloha: Are you tired of trying to better your life and till getting the same results? Why wait until a crises starts? Why pit off what you know you need to do? What are you waiting for? Don't be afraid, you have nothing to lose but everything to gain! FREE counseling services with most participating healthcare insurances. What are your goals? My goal is to help you succeed as long as you are open and willing to work hard at improving your life. We can work out a counseling plan to fit your need.
My name is Michele Merlob. I am licensed in Florida, Texas, California & Hawaii and have been working with clients since 1997. I believe in connecting with a client to assist them with achieving their goals for therapy. I work with 18+ individuals struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma & associated disorders. I typically work with clients 18 and older. My experience is eating disorders and associated disorders and issues. Additionally, life transitions, anxiety, depression & trauma.
My name is Michele Merlob. I am licensed in Florida, Texas, California & Hawaii and have been working with clients since 1997. I believe in connecting with a client to assist them with achieving their goals for therapy. I work with 18+ individuals struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma & associated disorders. I typically work with clients 18 and older. My experience is eating disorders and associated disorders and issues. Additionally, life transitions, anxiety, depression & trauma.
My name is Elizabeth (Betsy) Magerowski, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Hawaii, where I live, and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Nevada. Offering more than 20 years of experience working in the helping industry, with a focus on helping those struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, PTSD, grief and loss, along with eating disorders amongst other broader concerns. I utilize an eclectic strengths-based approach to therapy and change, which includes Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
My name is Elizabeth (Betsy) Magerowski, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Hawaii, where I live, and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Nevada. Offering more than 20 years of experience working in the helping industry, with a focus on helping those struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, PTSD, grief and loss, along with eating disorders amongst other broader concerns. I utilize an eclectic strengths-based approach to therapy and change, which includes Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Aloha, Cindy Teramoto, LCSW here. My clients say that I’m nonjudgmental, easy to talk with and insightful. They leave feeling seen, heard and valued. Moreover, they leave feeling hopeful, even inspired and invigorated. If you’ve felt anxious, depressed, lost or just empty and you’re committed to take action to feel joy, ease, purpose and connection - let’s go! I work with people of all ethnicities from around the world. Those who have a deep connection to their ancestral land, especially Hawaii, to their spiritual side and to the world of alternative healing seem to resonate best with my work.
Aloha, Cindy Teramoto, LCSW here. My clients say that I’m nonjudgmental, easy to talk with and insightful. They leave feeling seen, heard and valued. Moreover, they leave feeling hopeful, even inspired and invigorated. If you’ve felt anxious, depressed, lost or just empty and you’re committed to take action to feel joy, ease, purpose and connection - let’s go! I work with people of all ethnicities from around the world. Those who have a deep connection to their ancestral land, especially Hawaii, to their spiritual side and to the world of alternative healing seem to resonate best with my work.
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.
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.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.