I truly feel very fortunate when chosen to work with clients' important life concerns. I am well skilled in inspiring hope and self-affirmation and providing a supportive work atmosphere. My philosophy is to work with your strengths. We identify strategies that improve coping options, facilitate skill building and best enhance growth and positive self care. I believe that in our work together you can gain more serenity,balance and happiness in your life. Adults of all ages are welcome . I enjoy working with individuals adult families, couples. My work includes a broad scope of problems in living:
-Life Transitions-Depression-Anxiety -Relationship Issues(e.g.Work, Romantic,Familial)Domestic Violence-Identity-Self-Esteem Issues -Trauma- Grief & Loss, -Job Stress-Chronic Illness,other Medical Issues-Chemical Dependence Recovery- and other General Problems or Concerns.
In my work,I use various theoretical approaches and strategies including Supportive Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral techniques. My psychotherapy business in Honolulu evolved from a prior longstanding practice that operated for over 20 years in the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Area. I look forward to hearing from you.
- Orientation:
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Interpersonal
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- FamilyMarital
- Modality:
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
- Avg Cost (per session): $120+
- Sliding Scale: Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards: No
- Accepted Insurance Plans:
- BlueCross and/or BlueShield
- HMSA
- Magellan Behavioral Health
- Out of Network
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- UHA
- Verify your health
insurance
coverage when you
arrange your first visit.
- Years in Practice: 20+ Years
- School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
- Year Graduated: 1980
- License No. and State: LCSW-3417 Hawaii
- Issues:
- Alcohol Abuse
- Anxiety or Fears
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Life Coaching
- Loss or Grief
- STRESS REDUCTION,TRANSITIONS
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Substance Abuse
- Trauma and PTSD
- Mental Health:
- Mood Disorders
- Sexuality Gender:
- Gay Issues
- Lesbian Issues
- Gender: All
- Ethnicity: Any
- Alternative Languages:Some Spanish
- Religious Orientation: Any
- Age:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Bisexual Clients
- Gay Clients
- Lesbian Clients
- Transsexual Clients
- Nearby Towns: Honolulu, HI, Kailua, HI, Waimanalo, HI
- Nearby Counties: Honolulu
- Nearby Zips: 96734, 96795, 96816






