Behavioral Issues Therapists in Waimanalo, HI
Sarah Schick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Waimanalo, HI 96795 (Online Only)
As a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, Sarah helps clients identify and change unhelpful behaviors and beliefs in a focused and effective way.
Every individual has moments in their life that leave them feeling, overwhelmed, confused, and alone. Sarah believes seeking the insight and professional companionship of therapy is a sign of inner strength, resilience, and commitment to progress. She offers a safe, non-judgmental space to cultivate a deeper understanding of self while implementing the skills necessary for change. Areas of specialty include women's issues, relationships, spirituality, behavior modification, anxiety, depression, and unraveling unwanted repeating patterns.
As a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, Sarah helps clients identify and change unhelpful behaviors and beliefs in a focused and effective way.
Every individual has moments in their life that leave them feeling, overwhelmed, confused, and alone. Sarah believes seeking the insight and professional companionship of therapy is a sign of inner strength, resilience, and commitment to progress. She offers a safe, non-judgmental space to cultivate a deeper understanding of self while implementing the skills necessary for change. Areas of specialty include women's issues, relationships, spirituality, behavior modification, anxiety, depression, and unraveling unwanted repeating patterns.
I utilize a cognitive behavioral approach to therapy along with a trauma informed perspective.
My Name is Lori Sawyer, and I am licensed Mental Health Counselor. I work collaboratively with clients to identify and address mental health challenges from a strength-based perspective. My goal is to support clients in reducing counterproductive patterns of beliefs, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors so that they can thrive across all life domains. I primarily work with teens and adults who are struggling with emotional, behavioral, or relational challenges including those coping with transitional life stressors, relational challenges or conflict, trauma related disorders, anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges.
I utilize a cognitive behavioral approach to therapy along with a trauma informed perspective.
My Name is Lori Sawyer, and I am licensed Mental Health Counselor. I work collaboratively with clients to identify and address mental health challenges from a strength-based perspective. My goal is to support clients in reducing counterproductive patterns of beliefs, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors so that they can thrive across all life domains. I primarily work with teens and adults who are struggling with emotional, behavioral, or relational challenges including those coping with transitional life stressors, relational challenges or conflict, trauma related disorders, anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges.
By changing one's thoughts, one can change their behavior and as a result create positive outcomes in their lives.
Aloha! I’m Phyllis Rooney, a trained Mental Health Counselor, serving children, teens, and adults in Hawaii. I love to work with motivated, ready to work clients. Clients who are open minded, flexible, curious about self. I am also very comfortable in working with clients from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community (LGBTQ +). Moreover I am extremely comfortable working with clients who are depressed, clients who are experiencing debilitating anxiety and clients who are complex trauma victims.
By changing one's thoughts, one can change their behavior and as a result create positive outcomes in their lives.
Aloha! I’m Phyllis Rooney, a trained Mental Health Counselor, serving children, teens, and adults in Hawaii. I love to work with motivated, ready to work clients. Clients who are open minded, flexible, curious about self. I am also very comfortable in working with clients from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community (LGBTQ +). Moreover I am extremely comfortable working with clients who are depressed, clients who are experiencing debilitating anxiety and clients who are complex trauma victims.
Sarah Slater Snyder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT-200
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waimanalo, HI 96795 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, sexual assault, body image, grief, bullying, trauma, or domestic abuse, you might need a safe space to share, to cry, to laugh, to heal, and to learn healthy strategies for coping with life’s challenges. I use a variety of cognitive-behavioral techniques, as well as humility, non-judgment, compassion, humor, and neuro-education as therapeutic tools for helping teens and adults to build a greater sense of self-awareness, trust, acceptance, confidence, and well-being in living their best life.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, sexual assault, body image, grief, bullying, trauma, or domestic abuse, you might need a safe space to share, to cry, to laugh, to heal, and to learn healthy strategies for coping with life’s challenges. I use a variety of cognitive-behavioral techniques, as well as humility, non-judgment, compassion, humor, and neuro-education as therapeutic tools for helping teens and adults to build a greater sense of self-awareness, trust, acceptance, confidence, and well-being in living their best life.
Bernie Strand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, CGP
Verified Verified
Waimanalo, HI 96795
Not accepting new clients
Aloha. Thank you for your interest in my practice. I am currently full and not available to accept new clients until after March, 2024.
Aloha. Thank you for your interest in my practice. I am currently full and not available to accept new clients until after March, 2024.
Hi, I am Douglas Kainoa Dang, a Marriage and Family Therapist from Hawaii. I’m client-centered and solution-focused on helping you achieve your life goals. I use solution-focused, client-centered, strategic family therapy, Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy to help find solutions. I enjoy working with teens and adults. Typically, I am there to support issues with anxiety, adjustment issues, and forms of depression. I like to create a warm and authentic environment for my clients to promote a safe space to truly be themselves.
Hi, I am Douglas Kainoa Dang, a Marriage and Family Therapist from Hawaii. I’m client-centered and solution-focused on helping you achieve your life goals. I use solution-focused, client-centered, strategic family therapy, Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy to help find solutions. I enjoy working with teens and adults. Typically, I am there to support issues with anxiety, adjustment issues, and forms of depression. I like to create a warm and authentic environment for my clients to promote a safe space to truly be themselves.
My name is Teresa Torres-Johnson, I have over thirteen years of experience working with issues such as anxiety disorder, substance abuse, addiction, PTSD, autism, LGBTQIA+, stress, and couples counseling. I was a teacher for some years and worked with counseling adolescents to geriatrics. In my years of experience, I worked with ages 11 years to 70 years old. I worked with adolescents in the school system and military personnel dealing with PTSD, addiction, and relationship issues. I have worked with the LGBTQIA community dealing with family and community issues.
My name is Teresa Torres-Johnson, I have over thirteen years of experience working with issues such as anxiety disorder, substance abuse, addiction, PTSD, autism, LGBTQIA+, stress, and couples counseling. I was a teacher for some years and worked with counseling adolescents to geriatrics. In my years of experience, I worked with ages 11 years to 70 years old. I worked with adolescents in the school system and military personnel dealing with PTSD, addiction, and relationship issues. I have worked with the LGBTQIA community dealing with family and community issues.
Aloha, my name is Kit Hill and I am a licensed mental health counselor in Hawai’i. I work mostly online via telehealth. I work with older adolescents and adults who are looking for help with anger management, anxiety, and addressing their trauma. My focus is on empowering you and helping trauma survivors regain their sense of worth. I use active listening, modeling, and awareness techniques to help you become aware of what isn’t working for you. I teach breathing techniques, I encourage the use of coping devices, and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques.
Aloha, my name is Kit Hill and I am a licensed mental health counselor in Hawai’i. I work mostly online via telehealth. I work with older adolescents and adults who are looking for help with anger management, anxiety, and addressing their trauma. My focus is on empowering you and helping trauma survivors regain their sense of worth. I use active listening, modeling, and awareness techniques to help you become aware of what isn’t working for you. I teach breathing techniques, I encourage the use of coping devices, and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques.
Hello, my name is Amy Yang, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Hawaii and working with clients statewide via telehealth. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, substance abuse, bereavement, or a difficult transition, I believe you have the power to change within. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and life stressors using a collaborative approach to help my clients make progress and grow.
Hello, my name is Amy Yang, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Hawaii and working with clients statewide via telehealth. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, substance abuse, bereavement, or a difficult transition, I believe you have the power to change within. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and life stressors using a collaborative approach to help my clients make progress and grow.
Kimberley Welk
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Waimanalo, HI 96795 (Online Only)
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist of nearly 20 years who has been working with individuals, families, and couples within a wide range of ages (14+). I have developed experience in working with women, couples, divorce, trauma, anxiety and depression and am EMDR trained. I am also a certified telehealth provider. I work with clients who are the experts in their lives while I am the expert in therapy and together as a team we can work to meet their goals. I now look forward to applying my experience using telehealth so that I can better help meet the needs of those seeking mental health services.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist of nearly 20 years who has been working with individuals, families, and couples within a wide range of ages (14+). I have developed experience in working with women, couples, divorce, trauma, anxiety and depression and am EMDR trained. I am also a certified telehealth provider. I work with clients who are the experts in their lives while I am the expert in therapy and together as a team we can work to meet their goals. I now look forward to applying my experience using telehealth so that I can better help meet the needs of those seeking mental health services.
Noelani Sagapolutele @ Onward + Upward MHS
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Waimanalo, HI 96795
Welina mai! I'm so happy that your search has landed you here! Question: Are you someone who appears to handle burdens with ease? Do you often find yourself giving tirelessly to others? Do you maintain a smile and appear composed even to those closest to you? Yet deep down, do you struggle with anxiety, burnout, and overwhelming emotions and stress? If you answered YES to any of these questions, know that I am here to offer support. As a therapist, I am dedicated to creating a safe space where these hidden struggles can be explored, addressed and overcome.
Welina mai! I'm so happy that your search has landed you here! Question: Are you someone who appears to handle burdens with ease? Do you often find yourself giving tirelessly to others? Do you maintain a smile and appear composed even to those closest to you? Yet deep down, do you struggle with anxiety, burnout, and overwhelming emotions and stress? If you answered YES to any of these questions, know that I am here to offer support. As a therapist, I am dedicated to creating a safe space where these hidden struggles can be explored, addressed and overcome.
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Elizabeth Keolani Taitano, Ph.D., LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Kailua, HI 96734 (Online Only)
We live in a culture that emphasizes feeling good and being happy. But the reality is, we all face challenges or challenging times, and sometimes friends and family don't have the resources to provide all the help we need. I have over 25 years of experience training and working in the behavioral health field. I work collaboratively and respectfully to support you with proven methods to compassionately and gently foster change and recovery. I will work with your other providers, mindful of your unique strengths while helping you to live your life in accord with your deepest values.
We live in a culture that emphasizes feeling good and being happy. But the reality is, we all face challenges or challenging times, and sometimes friends and family don't have the resources to provide all the help we need. I have over 25 years of experience training and working in the behavioral health field. I work collaboratively and respectfully to support you with proven methods to compassionately and gently foster change and recovery. I will work with your other providers, mindful of your unique strengths while helping you to live your life in accord with your deepest values.
Besides being a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I am also a Licensed Behavior Analyst.
I believe counseling can give an individual and family the necessary support, insight, motivation, strength, and skills to adapt, change for the better, and find their true self. I provide individual, family, group counseling, and social skills groups. My specialty areas are individuals with Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Anxiety, and Depression. Take a step to find your happiness, peace, and balance.
Besides being a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I am also a Licensed Behavior Analyst.
I believe counseling can give an individual and family the necessary support, insight, motivation, strength, and skills to adapt, change for the better, and find their true self. I provide individual, family, group counseling, and social skills groups. My specialty areas are individuals with Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Anxiety, and Depression. Take a step to find your happiness, peace, and balance.
I have 25 years experience working with adolescents and children in Hawaii. I work with a variety of issues including depression, cutting, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, anxiety, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder and other significant behavior problems. I am especially adept at trust building and motivating teens who are resistant. I frequently use problem-focused cognitive-behavioral treatment, with an emphasis on helping teens communicate with their parents
I have 25 years experience working with adolescents and children in Hawaii. I work with a variety of issues including depression, cutting, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, anxiety, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder and other significant behavior problems. I am especially adept at trust building and motivating teens who are resistant. I frequently use problem-focused cognitive-behavioral treatment, with an emphasis on helping teens communicate with their parents
I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), person-centered, and strengths-based approaches to meet each client right where they are.
I work with people who are struggling with difficult emotions. When our emotions take over, we are left feeling hopeless, self critical, alone, angry and confused. I am here to help. I guide individuals through anything from deep traumas to everyday stressors. I support people who are struggling to build and maintain meaningful and long lasting relationships. Individuals build a tool belt that empowers them to feel confident and resilient. Through DBT, CBT, and mindfulness, my clients start to connect back to their own wisdom, feel strong, and form deeper and more meaningful connections.
I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), person-centered, and strengths-based approaches to meet each client right where they are.
I work with people who are struggling with difficult emotions. When our emotions take over, we are left feeling hopeless, self critical, alone, angry and confused. I am here to help. I guide individuals through anything from deep traumas to everyday stressors. I support people who are struggling to build and maintain meaningful and long lasting relationships. Individuals build a tool belt that empowers them to feel confident and resilient. Through DBT, CBT, and mindfulness, my clients start to connect back to their own wisdom, feel strong, and form deeper and more meaningful connections.
Dr. William Chum LMHC - Woodside Mental Health
Counselor, LMHC, DBH
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96825
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, 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
People with OCD experience upsetting recurring thoughts (obsessions) followed by compulsive, repetitive behavior.
I focus on helping clients understand themselves and their worlds with clarity so that they are better able to make useful choices about the challenges in their lives. My goal is to help clients learn useful skills and to empower each person to find effective solutions to the problems they face. I provide services to clients, with particular emphasis on (1) Acute Stress Disorder (ASD), (2) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), (3) Various types of Anxiety Disorders: Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Social Anxiety, etc. (4) Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling), Skin-Picking, (5) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
People with OCD experience upsetting recurring thoughts (obsessions) followed by compulsive, repetitive behavior.
I focus on helping clients understand themselves and their worlds with clarity so that they are better able to make useful choices about the challenges in their lives. My goal is to help clients learn useful skills and to empower each person to find effective solutions to the problems they face. I provide services to clients, with particular emphasis on (1) Acute Stress Disorder (ASD), (2) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), (3) Various types of Anxiety Disorders: Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Social Anxiety, etc. (4) Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling), Skin-Picking, (5) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Hawaii Center for Sexual & Relationship Health
Psychologist, PhD, PSY, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96825 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with aspects of your sex life or sexuality? Are you ashamed of your sexual feelings, actions, or preferences? Do you find yourself hiding your sexual behavior from others or masturbating more than you wish? Do you identify as LGBTQIA & struggling with coming out? Do you feel discomfort with your assigned gender & need support around transitioning? Do you have unresolved painful feelings interfering with your ability to have a satisfying sexual relationship? Are you having relationship difficulties due to an affair?
Are you struggling with aspects of your sex life or sexuality? Are you ashamed of your sexual feelings, actions, or preferences? Do you find yourself hiding your sexual behavior from others or masturbating more than you wish? Do you identify as LGBTQIA & struggling with coming out? Do you feel discomfort with your assigned gender & need support around transitioning? Do you have unresolved painful feelings interfering with your ability to have a satisfying sexual relationship? Are you having relationship difficulties due to an affair?
Dr Levine is among the only 5% of all clinical psychologists who are Board Certified (ABPP). Following a Ph.D. degree at Hofstra University in NY, he completed a 2-year clinical fellowship in cognitive-behavioral therapy at Temple University Medical School in Philadelphia. Dr. Levine was appointed Chief Psychologist at Mt. Sinai South-Nassau Medical Center in NY & after moving to LA in 2012 he became a clinical psychologist at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Dr. Levine worked as a psychologist on the hit TV series "Hoarders" & served on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Behavior Therapy & Experimental Psychiatry.
Dr Levine is among the only 5% of all clinical psychologists who are Board Certified (ABPP). Following a Ph.D. degree at Hofstra University in NY, he completed a 2-year clinical fellowship in cognitive-behavioral therapy at Temple University Medical School in Philadelphia. Dr. Levine was appointed Chief Psychologist at Mt. Sinai South-Nassau Medical Center in NY & after moving to LA in 2012 he became a clinical psychologist at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Dr. Levine worked as a psychologist on the hit TV series "Hoarders" & served on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Behavior Therapy & Experimental Psychiatry.
Being born and raised in Hawaii and going through the public school system made me aware of the challenges we all face at various stages in our lives. Whether it is anxiety from life transitions, low self-esteem that became depression, or behavioral issues that lead to diagnoses, I'd like to help you improve your quality of life and find your true self. We will look at where the current view of yourself and others came from and how this has impacted your ability to emotionally regulate in stressful situations. Together, we will figure out the goals that you want to achieve and a guide on how to get there.
Being born and raised in Hawaii and going through the public school system made me aware of the challenges we all face at various stages in our lives. Whether it is anxiety from life transitions, low self-esteem that became depression, or behavioral issues that lead to diagnoses, I'd like to help you improve your quality of life and find your true self. We will look at where the current view of yourself and others came from and how this has impacted your ability to emotionally regulate in stressful situations. Together, we will figure out the goals that you want to achieve and a guide on how to get there.
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What happens in therapy for behavioral issues?
No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behavior issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.
What therapy types help with behavioral issues?
Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.
How long does therapy last for behavioral issues?
Among popular approaches to treating behavioral concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behavior management, often used when the underlying cause of behavior issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioral issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.
How effective is therapy for behavior issues?
Studies show that therapy for behavior issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behavior later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behavior. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.