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As a licensed therapist in Hawaii, I bring 16 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on creating compassionate, culturally responsive spaces for healing across diverse life experiences. I specialize in addressing challenges related to depression, anxiety, trauma, family dynamics, and personal growth.
I have a Doctorate in Behavioral Health, specializing in integrated care. I also hold a Bachelor of Science in psychology, a Master’s in Health Service Administration, a Master’s in Social Work, and a Master’s of Studies in Law. My education has helped me become more introspective and better understand my clients, enabling me to help them achieve therapeutic goals more effectively.
My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in understanding individual narratives, with particular expertise in women’s issues, workplace challenges, multicultural concerns, and navigating life transitions. I offer supportive guidance for young adults, military veterans, and individuals experiencing complex emotional and interpersonal dynamics.
Drawing from evidence-based practices, I help clients develop meaningful strategies for managing stress, healing from past experiences, and cultivating resilience. My work honors each person’s unique journey, focusing on communication, self-discovery, and empowerment. I am committed to providing a warm, affirming environment where individuals can explore their experiences and build sustainable paths toward emotional well-being.
Orientation & Focus
Modalities
Languages Spoken
Specialties
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Pain Management
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
Conditions Treated
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Attachment Issues
- Autism
- Avoidant Personality
- Bipolar Disorder
- Blended Families
- Career Issues
- Caregiver Stress
- Chronic Pain & Illness
- Communication Problems
- Coping Skills
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emptiness
- Family Conflict
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief & Loss
- Guilt & Shame
- Immigration Issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation & Loneliness
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Midlife Crisis
- Money & Financial Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Multicultural Concerns
- OCD
- Panic Attacks
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Prejudice & Discrimination
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self Esteem
- Self Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Health
- Sexuality & Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Somatization
- Stress
- Trauma & PTSD
- Veterans & Military
- Women's Issues
- Workplace Issues
- Young Adult Issues
Treatment Options
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
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