EMDR Therapists in Waimanalo, HI

I have provided therapy for individuals and families since 1996. I began my work with the Sex Abuse Treatment Center Hawaii and started private practice in 2008. My clinical practice includes Depression, Anxiety, Sexual abuse, Substance abuse and Recovery and trauma. I am a certified EMDR practitioner with EMDRIA and currently work through EMDRconsulting and EMDRHawaii conducting trainings for the treatment of trauma. I believe that every individual has the potential for wholeness and I utilize a cultural approach familiar to those with Hawaiian / Kanaka Maoli back ground. I am honored to be a part of your journey.

Adult and Child Psychological Services is a comprehensive center devoted to enhancing the health and well-being of adults, children, and families in the community who are living with emotional and physical health problems. Our philosophy is a belief in wellness through a collaborative effort. Using effective and proven therapies, the goal of our dedicated and expertly trained mental health professionals is to provide brief and practical help.

Welcome to Trauma Healing Hawaii. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma. If you're grappling with past experiences, longing for inner peace and resilience, I'm here to help. Together, we'll address your unique needs, integrate mind-body healing practices, and work towards reclaiming your sense of wholeness. Let's embark on this journey towards healing and empowerment together. My group practice also offers yoga therapy services through our certified yoga therapist, Lauren Prendergast. See her profile page link under her profile picture.

My approach to therapy is collaborative and tailored to the client I am working with. I create a safe space for individuals of all ages looking to work through life stressors, depression, anxiety, and trauma (life changes, past history of abuse or neglect, grief/loss). I also work with families who may be struggling with behavior management issues (tantrums, emotion dysregulation in young children).

Welcome! Taking this step to consider talking to someone about personal issues and problems takes a lot of courage! Starting a new journey of personal exploration and/or healing can be exciting, yet a path you are unsure about. These are things that I understand and if you decide to explore this possibility, one of the first things that we can do is to collaborate and explore together your personal goals and needs in a safe environment. Therapy is a cooperative and collaborative process.

Psychological trauma occurs when our level of stress exceeds our ability to cope with that stress. This often creates a disregulated nervous system (stuck in "fight-or-flight" survival mode) that may show up as feeling anxious or depressed, ADHD, memory issues, confusion, dissociation, or just feeling stuck. I specialize in helping womxn who have had abuse from narcissistic men. This type of romantic relationship is known as a "pathological love relationship" (PLR). I'd like to help you recover and become your best self again.

I believe in people. I believe in our resilience, our power, and in our capacity for change. I love being a witness to those beautiful light bulb moments where we recognize the truth about ourselves and start living with more purpose and resolve. I love helping people find those solutions within themselves - I know they are there! As a former Substance Use Disorder Counselor, I could see how clients were desperately seeking a way to cope with deep trauma. I wanted to dive deeper. I wanted to help others get to the root of their problems.

Transpersonal means “trans” transcend beyond the person “personal”. This style of therapy uses different modalities to work beyond the ego-self. It consists of working with 3 layers; the mind, body, and soul. This might look like EMDR, hypnosis, yoga, meditation, dreamwork, astrology, CBT, and other techniques to explore all levels of our experience. I am a trauma therapist and specialize in transpersonal practices such as EMDR, Hypnosis, Womb Awakening, Sexual Trauma, Inner Child Healing, and much more. While I have training in many modalities of therapy, I believe connecting back to true authenticity is so important.

Accepting new clients. Looking to bring yourself into more holistic internal alignment? Want to work on attaining the goals you set out for yourself? Are you interested in creating safety in your nervous system and change your long-term patterns? If you've said yes to any of these questions, let's schedule a free 20-minute consultation to see if we're a good fit! I offer a safe space to explore yourself in along with a variety of approaches that help you gain internal clarity, most past old hurts, and direct your life with more purpose and peace. I look forward to connecting with you.

You wake up in the morning and the pain is still there. You feel like you might never recover from the loss, the betrayal, the estrangement, the old wounds. You just want to shake the anxiety, the depression, the feeling that you aren't functioning well. And your efforts to do it alone haven't been working. I offer deep and compassionate listening and use powerful, evidence-based methods like EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, TAT, Gottman relationship counseling, mindfulness and nature-based healing. My hope is that your vision for yourself will enlarge while you gain clarity, calm, contentment, and confidence.

Therapy can be complex, courageous and a difficult decision, but sometimes we just know when it's time to try something different. While challenging periods in life and relationships can overwhelm, they can also facilitate desired change and deeper connection with self and others. Different kinds of traumatic experiences can cause a disconnect between what our head knows and what our body is telling us We will learn together how to reconnect your mind and body so we can access the inner wisdom and strengths that you already possess. We will grow into integrating these capacities in ways that work for you in your current life.

Welcome! I absolutely love my job, and I am so passionate about helping others in whatever way I can. One of those ways that I feel I can help, is by providing therapy for individuals, couples, and families. I have extensive experience working with interracial couples and people from all over the world. I have been providing therapy services for 14 years. I am licensed in CA, WA, and HI.

During the past decade that I have practiced as a psychotherapist, I have focused on providing support to late teens to adults struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm, trauma, and overall life changes. I help my clients feel confident in themselves and develop self awareness and walk with them as they journey through life's challenges. Over the years, I have worked with people from all works of life, culture, and background including Africans and the BIPOC community. My therapeutic approach is collaboration focused on self-efficacy

Do you wake up in the mornings with a feeling of dread? Does it seem like you can never fully let your guard down? I know these struggles, because I’ve helped people work through them for over 15 years. Many of my clients have dealt with traumas, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. I find they often go hand in hand. At some point it all becomes too much, and it’s time to get support. I offer treatment for those who want to overcome high stress, effects of trauma, depression, and more. As you begin this road of healing, you can find the relief and confidence to live your life with more confidence and less fear.

Life is hard sometimes! If you're having difficulty managing or just need someone to talk to, I would be honored to be part of your healing journey. Maybe you just want to be seen and heard, or you wonder if life could be better. I’m passionate about helping others to find fulfillment, peace, healing, inner strength, and purpose. I will work with you, at your pace, to make long-lasting changes in your life. I incorporate trauma informed approaches, EMDR,CBT, Solution Focused, and Motivational Interviewing to create a safe and non-judgmental space for exploration, goal setting, and transformation.

I am licensed and see clients via telehealth in the following states: Alaska (204448), California (50961), Florida (MT3608), Hawaii (MFT-767), Nevada (4289-R), Oregon (T2080), Texas (204008), Virginia (0717002026), and Washington (LF60618432). I an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and open for Clinical Supervision.