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Sarah Laninga - Akua Family Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
17-550 Volcano Hwy, Kurtistown, HI 96760
Let's Connect (808) 435-5539
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I work with humans of all ages, however I specialize in doing therapy with young people and have extensive training and experience working with childhood (5+), adolescence, and young adulthood. As your therapist, I am here to help you heal and grow- I do this by creating a safe and understanding space where anything you bring can be explored openly and freely. I believe that connection is the cure, and that when we are nurturing connections within ourselves and with others, we’re actively paving the way for transformative healing. My clients describe me as steady, warm, optimistic, patient, playful, open minded, direct, and wise.
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I have a holistic and humanistic approach to therapy. I blend disciplined therapeutic principles with the power of play, curiosity, and intuition to foster growth. During sessions I often us interactive games, art, storytelling, somatic experiencing and mindfulness exercises to help my clients identify, explore and process their challenges.
Integrating our sessions into your day-to-day is vital - if it doesn’t translate to your life, what’s the point? So we’ll find unique ways for you to practice and integrate the topics of our sessions into your daily life in order to encourage a healthy and balanced mind, body, and spirit. Please reach out to Akua Family Therapy and ask for Sarah Laninga.
Call or Email Sarah Laninga - Akua Family Therapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (808) 435-5539
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $155
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Hawaii Medical Services Association
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (808) 435-5539
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Sarah Laninga - Akua Family Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Hawaii / LCSW 5175 Sarah Laninga - Akua Family Therapy
- Attended University of Michigan, Social Work, Graduated 2018
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Behavioral Issues
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Caregivers
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Teen Violence
- Trauma and PTSD
- Video Game Addiction
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Gestalt
- Horticultural Therapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (808) 435-5539
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Sarah Laninga - Akua Family Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW