Therapists in Waimea, HI
I am born and raised in Hawaii. I am Kanaka Mauoli. My grandmother is Pure Hawaiian or 100% Hawaiian. I am Hawaiian, Portuguese, Spanish and a little bit of Chinese. I am a mixed plate of sorts. I also love food. I am dedicated to working with children. It is my life's passion to help, serve, and help others get to the next level of their well being. I am solution focused so we don't spend a lot of time on your past experiences, however it helps to hear and know your story to understand who you are today and your generational influences. It is important to speak your truth and speak life into your now. We will go on a journey...
I am born and raised in Hawaii. I am Kanaka Mauoli. My grandmother is Pure Hawaiian or 100% Hawaiian. I am Hawaiian, Portuguese, Spanish and a little bit of Chinese. I am a mixed plate of sorts. I also love food. I am dedicated to working with children. It is my life's passion to help, serve, and help others get to the next level of their well being. I am solution focused so we don't spend a lot of time on your past experiences, however it helps to hear and know your story to understand who you are today and your generational influences. It is important to speak your truth and speak life into your now. We will go on a journey...
한국어를 아주 잘함 (Fluent in Korean). One of my greatest strengths as a counselor is my ability to always hold hope for my clients as I walk alongside them in the process of their healing. I use a humanistic approach to create a safe environment built upon warmth, acceptance, and respect, free of judgment. My clients find that they are able to trust in our therapeutic relationship and appreciate my ability to be present, reflect genuine care, and truly listen.
한국어를 아주 잘함 (Fluent in Korean). One of my greatest strengths as a counselor is my ability to always hold hope for my clients as I walk alongside them in the process of their healing. I use a humanistic approach to create a safe environment built upon warmth, acceptance, and respect, free of judgment. My clients find that they are able to trust in our therapeutic relationship and appreciate my ability to be present, reflect genuine care, and truly listen.
Wilson Cheh Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waimea, HI 96743 (Online Only)
Aloha! I am a bi-cultural engineer-turned-therapist with experience in several clinical specialties that enables me to provide effective, high impact, outcome-focused services to my clients. I welcome opportunities in supporting adults, young adults, couples & families to navigate through tough seasons of feeling overwhelmed, experiencing loss in transitions, or dealing with painful/complex circumstances. I tend to digest & integrate a wide range of information along with having a sensitivity to generational, cultural, & racial influences. My style is both conversational & experiential, advocating for empowerment & hope.
Aloha! I am a bi-cultural engineer-turned-therapist with experience in several clinical specialties that enables me to provide effective, high impact, outcome-focused services to my clients. I welcome opportunities in supporting adults, young adults, couples & families to navigate through tough seasons of feeling overwhelmed, experiencing loss in transitions, or dealing with painful/complex circumstances. I tend to digest & integrate a wide range of information along with having a sensitivity to generational, cultural, & racial influences. My style is both conversational & experiential, advocating for empowerment & hope.
Online Therapists
National Center of Counseling Services & Training
Counselor, LMHC, LCPC, MA, MPhil
Verified Verified
Waipahu, HI 96797
I work with patients focusing on anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, stress, anger, addictions, relationships, multiculturalism, and Christian counseling.
You can’t control the challenging factors you are faced with in life but you can be empowered by how you perceive and respond. Difficulties, trials, struggles, pain, and grief are unavoidable even if you perceive to make the "right" choices. Life can be hard sometimes and unfair. Even the daily stressors of work, career, family, responsibilities, life transitions, difficult relationships, and lack of expectations being met can weigh you down. You live life through experiences, and experiences are understood through your perceptions. When you develop the tools to manage your perceptions, you can also manage those experiences.
I work with patients focusing on anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, stress, anger, addictions, relationships, multiculturalism, and Christian counseling.
You can’t control the challenging factors you are faced with in life but you can be empowered by how you perceive and respond. Difficulties, trials, struggles, pain, and grief are unavoidable even if you perceive to make the "right" choices. Life can be hard sometimes and unfair. Even the daily stressors of work, career, family, responsibilities, life transitions, difficult relationships, and lack of expectations being met can weigh you down. You live life through experiences, and experiences are understood through your perceptions. When you develop the tools to manage your perceptions, you can also manage those experiences.
David Nabea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Waipahu, HI 96797 (Online Only)
I have both clinical training as a Licensed Clinical Therapist and have an edge in the Christian approach for over 30 yrs; for those who choose a Biblical perspective.
Being human is hard! Living in the current world with all its complexities is even harder; thus, the need to talk to someone at some point, about something, has become inevitable. All our sessions are conducted via Telehealth while maintaining the nurture, care, professionalism and the listening ear you need in order to help resolve the presenting issues - be they marital, parental or individual. I have a very specific interest in couples but also enjoy treating mood disorders using an amalgamation of evidence-based modalities and inner child work for certain presentations. Either way, the client drives the process.
I have both clinical training as a Licensed Clinical Therapist and have an edge in the Christian approach for over 30 yrs; for those who choose a Biblical perspective.
Being human is hard! Living in the current world with all its complexities is even harder; thus, the need to talk to someone at some point, about something, has become inevitable. All our sessions are conducted via Telehealth while maintaining the nurture, care, professionalism and the listening ear you need in order to help resolve the presenting issues - be they marital, parental or individual. I have a very specific interest in couples but also enjoy treating mood disorders using an amalgamation of evidence-based modalities and inner child work for certain presentations. Either way, the client drives the process.
In practice since 1983, I am the Founder and Director of Ola Hou Clinic in Aiea, Hawaii. My patients have ranged from age 9 months to 93, and have worked with patients from most religious backgrounds and cultures. Personally I am from a Christian background, but respect and work with people within their value system. The Clinic is multidisciplinary with male and female therapists working with children, teens, adults, families and groups. I do consultations, workshops, seminars and humanitarian work. As Executive Director of "Roads to Hope" Humanitarian Mission, I have worked in 28 countries to help with trauma.
In practice since 1983, I am the Founder and Director of Ola Hou Clinic in Aiea, Hawaii. My patients have ranged from age 9 months to 93, and have worked with patients from most religious backgrounds and cultures. Personally I am from a Christian background, but respect and work with people within their value system. The Clinic is multidisciplinary with male and female therapists working with children, teens, adults, families and groups. I do consultations, workshops, seminars and humanitarian work. As Executive Director of "Roads to Hope" Humanitarian Mission, I have worked in 28 countries to help with trauma.
As a Christian counselor and graduate of Fuller Graduate School of Psychology, (Pasadena, CA), I am very interested in spiritual matters and welcome the opportunity to pray with you and discuss matters of faith.
Life, with all it's joys, is also filled with challenges. Whether with our marriage, our children, and/or other personal issues, we all sometimes feel a loss at how to cope with these struggles. I offer a safe environment, where together, we can work through these issues and find the grace to heal and change. I believe healthy change and healing first starts with the individual and I can help you to begin this process today!
As a Christian counselor and graduate of Fuller Graduate School of Psychology, (Pasadena, CA), I am very interested in spiritual matters and welcome the opportunity to pray with you and discuss matters of faith.
Life, with all it's joys, is also filled with challenges. Whether with our marriage, our children, and/or other personal issues, we all sometimes feel a loss at how to cope with these struggles. I offer a safe environment, where together, we can work through these issues and find the grace to heal and change. I believe healthy change and healing first starts with the individual and I can help you to begin this process today!
Elizabeth 'liz' Kong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT-S, LSC, RSP
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96813
I am offer faith based counseling from a Christian biblical worldview however I see patients from all faiths.
I provide psychotherapy services to children, adults and couples. I specialize in Child Centered Play Therapy (age 4+) usingvarious modalities ( puppets, clay and art materials). Due to demand for my services, I only accept referrals from physicians or psychologists or insurance care managers at this time. Referrals can be faxed (808) 892-3683 for review by my office to determine if it is appropriate. I do not accept court referrals for child custody or divorce cases or sibling therapy as my office is only open part time
I am offer faith based counseling from a Christian biblical worldview however I see patients from all faiths.
I provide psychotherapy services to children, adults and couples. I specialize in Child Centered Play Therapy (age 4+) usingvarious modalities ( puppets, clay and art materials). Due to demand for my services, I only accept referrals from physicians or psychologists or insurance care managers at this time. Referrals can be faxed (808) 892-3683 for review by my office to determine if it is appropriate. I do not accept court referrals for child custody or divorce cases or sibling therapy as my office is only open part time
Lita B Hickey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Honolulu, HI 96825 (Online Only)
Hello! I’m Lita B. Hickey, LCSW (she/her) and I’m excited to get to know you. When individuals experience mental health situations, it is not unusual for their lives to unwind. My values and passion are making a difference in helping people “feel better” who are encountering, depression, anxiety, and life adjustments. I assist and support individuals in discovering healthy perceptions of themselves so that they are peaceful, worthy, productive, and safe. My holistic approach is based on kindness, genuineness, and empathy.I provide an integrative array of therapeutic approaches and wellness, encompassing, mindfulness, meditation.
Hello! I’m Lita B. Hickey, LCSW (she/her) and I’m excited to get to know you. When individuals experience mental health situations, it is not unusual for their lives to unwind. My values and passion are making a difference in helping people “feel better” who are encountering, depression, anxiety, and life adjustments. I assist and support individuals in discovering healthy perceptions of themselves so that they are peaceful, worthy, productive, and safe. My holistic approach is based on kindness, genuineness, and empathy.I provide an integrative array of therapeutic approaches and wellness, encompassing, mindfulness, meditation.
Dr. Jamie Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96825 (Online Only)
Psychotherapy is a continual process of self-awareness and growth. By identifying and changing our maladaptive behavioral patterns, we can move towards healthier living and relating to others. I provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and adolescents who are seeking to improve the quality of their lives and relationships. My clinical experience includes working with individuals and families within educational and private practice settings to assist in making progress toward overcoming what may seem like insurmountable challenges.
Psychotherapy is a continual process of self-awareness and growth. By identifying and changing our maladaptive behavioral patterns, we can move towards healthier living and relating to others. I provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and adolescents who are seeking to improve the quality of their lives and relationships. My clinical experience includes working with individuals and families within educational and private practice settings to assist in making progress toward overcoming what may seem like insurmountable challenges.
Aloha, my name is Mishea Good. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor that grew up here on Oahu it is an honor to be providing support to the community that helped raise me. Choosing to seek a helpful resource is the first major step in becoming the best version of yourself, for you, your family and the world around you. I have always had an intimate passion for helping and providing care for the people in my life which led me to this profession. I look forward to helping assist in providing the knowledge and tools it will take to get you through any situation in life that you may be struggling to overcome.
Aloha, my name is Mishea Good. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor that grew up here on Oahu it is an honor to be providing support to the community that helped raise me. Choosing to seek a helpful resource is the first major step in becoming the best version of yourself, for you, your family and the world around you. I have always had an intimate passion for helping and providing care for the people in my life which led me to this profession. I look forward to helping assist in providing the knowledge and tools it will take to get you through any situation in life that you may be struggling to overcome.
Malia Cabral
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSCP, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kapolei, HI 96707
Has constant bickering with your partner resulted in resentment & disconnection? After an affair not trusting and on an emotional roller coaster with little support? Feeling unappreciated too exhausted rescuing the relationship? Contemplating separation? Depressed or stressed? If any of these situations relate to you, remember your life does not have to be this way & can be addressed through counseling. Feeling happy about yourself, relationships & life should not be delayed because life is too short. Allow me to help you restore optimism back into your life.
Has constant bickering with your partner resulted in resentment & disconnection? After an affair not trusting and on an emotional roller coaster with little support? Feeling unappreciated too exhausted rescuing the relationship? Contemplating separation? Depressed or stressed? If any of these situations relate to you, remember your life does not have to be this way & can be addressed through counseling. Feeling happy about yourself, relationships & life should not be delayed because life is too short. Allow me to help you restore optimism back into your life.
"You are the Potter I am the clay. Mold me and make me, have Thine own way. Lord,I give my life, I give my all to You, To be a willing vessel, to use me through and through." These lyrics describe the reason why I have chosen to pursue my dream in private practice.How often do we find ourselves living a life of mediocrity? Knowing that we have one life to live wouldn't you want it to be dynamic & fullfilling? Life is too short to not be living at our best.
"You are the Potter I am the clay. Mold me and make me, have Thine own way. Lord,I give my life, I give my all to You, To be a willing vessel, to use me through and through." These lyrics describe the reason why I have chosen to pursue my dream in private practice.How often do we find ourselves living a life of mediocrity? Knowing that we have one life to live wouldn't you want it to be dynamic & fullfilling? Life is too short to not be living at our best.
What ails you? I believe many of our issues stem from a lack of understanding and acceptance. I would like to be able to provide a space in which you can explore and reflect on the experiences that have brought you to seek help. I take a non directive, collaborative approach incorporating person centered, existential, interpersonal, and harm reduction philosophies. “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” - Alan Watts
What ails you? I believe many of our issues stem from a lack of understanding and acceptance. I would like to be able to provide a space in which you can explore and reflect on the experiences that have brought you to seek help. I take a non directive, collaborative approach incorporating person centered, existential, interpersonal, and harm reduction philosophies. “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” - Alan Watts
Do you want to take your athletic performance to a higher level? Then, get mentally prepared before taking on your next big game! Mental Training is NOT just another form of therapy for athletes, and if you underperform in your sport, it is not a sign of a mental disorder. When we face a challenge in sports, there is a cascade of mental and physiological reactions that can help or hurt our athletic performance. Mental Training is about identifying how you respond when the pressure is ON and training the new responses.
Do you want to take your athletic performance to a higher level? Then, get mentally prepared before taking on your next big game! Mental Training is NOT just another form of therapy for athletes, and if you underperform in your sport, it is not a sign of a mental disorder. When we face a challenge in sports, there is a cascade of mental and physiological reactions that can help or hurt our athletic performance. Mental Training is about identifying how you respond when the pressure is ON and training the new responses.
It’s great to hear that you’re considering therapy. Engaging in therapy can offer many benefits, such as developing coping skills, addressing unhelpful thoughts or behaviors, and improving overall mental health. Different types of therapy are available to cater to various needs, whether it’s navigating through tough times, dealing with mental health diagnoses, or improving relationships and communication skills. Remember, the journey through therapy is unique for everyone, and it’s a positive step towards personal growth and well-being. If you have any questions or need support in your creative endeavors, feel free to reach me.
It’s great to hear that you’re considering therapy. Engaging in therapy can offer many benefits, such as developing coping skills, addressing unhelpful thoughts or behaviors, and improving overall mental health. Different types of therapy are available to cater to various needs, whether it’s navigating through tough times, dealing with mental health diagnoses, or improving relationships and communication skills. Remember, the journey through therapy is unique for everyone, and it’s a positive step towards personal growth and well-being. If you have any questions or need support in your creative endeavors, feel free to reach me.
Do you feel like life could be fuller? Do you have physical symptoms like headaches, difficulty sleeping, or low energy? Perhaps you've tried your best yet see no change, or notice your relationships suffering? Maybe Covid-19 just made everything come to surface. Whether battling with depression, anxiety, or faith or family-related stressors, I can work with you to explore, identify connections and gain life-changing skills, healing and strength.
Do you feel like life could be fuller? Do you have physical symptoms like headaches, difficulty sleeping, or low energy? Perhaps you've tried your best yet see no change, or notice your relationships suffering? Maybe Covid-19 just made everything come to surface. Whether battling with depression, anxiety, or faith or family-related stressors, I can work with you to explore, identify connections and gain life-changing skills, healing and strength.
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.
Rowena Santos Laiño
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96813 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or difficulties in your relationships? Do you have trouble sleeping, lose your temper easily, or frequently feel irritable? Have you experienced trauma or PTSD? In therapy, you can learn practical coping skills that will help thrive and address the problems that you face. We will build out from your strengths and focus on developing solutions that work for your life and your circumstances. We will choose the best evidence-based treatments that can help you meet your goals. You can build lifelong skills for living better and gain insight into what powers your challenges.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or difficulties in your relationships? Do you have trouble sleeping, lose your temper easily, or frequently feel irritable? Have you experienced trauma or PTSD? In therapy, you can learn practical coping skills that will help thrive and address the problems that you face. We will build out from your strengths and focus on developing solutions that work for your life and your circumstances. We will choose the best evidence-based treatments that can help you meet your goals. You can build lifelong skills for living better and gain insight into what powers your challenges.
Aloha and mahalo visiting my page! I welcome individuals and families who want answers to their difficult questions. I specialize in treatment and evaluations that cover a variety of concerns in toddlers, children, adolescents, adults, and aging adults. Your concerns may be related to Alzheimer's, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, ADHD, behavioral problems, developmental delays, Dementia, Depression, Intellectual Disability, Dissociation, Traumatic Stress, and many other concerns that impact your daily life. I combine a humanistic approach with cognitive behavioral interventions to maximize your time and treatment.
Aloha and mahalo visiting my page! I welcome individuals and families who want answers to their difficult questions. I specialize in treatment and evaluations that cover a variety of concerns in toddlers, children, adolescents, adults, and aging adults. Your concerns may be related to Alzheimer's, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, ADHD, behavioral problems, developmental delays, Dementia, Depression, Intellectual Disability, Dissociation, Traumatic Stress, and many other concerns that impact your daily life. I combine a humanistic approach with cognitive behavioral interventions to maximize your time and treatment.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.