Therapists in Honolulu, HI

Making the decision to begin therapy/counseling is a big step, and I truly understand and respect the bravery and vulnerability that it takes for clients to reach out to a prospective therapist. Over the past 23 years, I have successfully helped thousands of individual adults, adolescents, children, couples and families to heal from issues related to anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating, family and couple relationships, divorce, infertility, parenting, adoption, addiction, self-esteem, bullying, life transitions, grief, trauma, and adverse childhood events.

Do you currently feel stuck in life no matter what you try to do? Do you wish things could change but you're not sure how to go about it? If so, you are not alone. We all stumble and fall sometimes, whether in our friendships, relationships, work, and more. The most important thing you can do for yourself is to ask for help - you do not have to do this alone! I enjoy actively participating in collaborative care with my clients. No matter the issue, you and I will work as a team to conquer all! I provide culturally-minded, comprehensive, and holistic care to adults, utilizing an integrative and collaborative treatment approach.

Individuals can lead a happier, more productive life when they are engaged in the therapy process. I specialize in assisting individuals who are experiencing life transitions including divorce, illness, bereavement, and change of careers. I also treat depression, anxiety, addictions (including substance abuse), trauma, and a variety of other psychological concerns. I routinely work with individuals' physicians and a variety of other practitioners to create a comprehensive treatment plan. I am an anger management specialist, certified by the National Association for Anger Management Specialists as well as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC). I am also a certified EMDR therapist.

Are you exhausted from your obsessive thoughts about food and body image? Feeling defeated by ED behaviors? With over 20 years in this field, let me teach you the most effective skills that I've identified through the years needed to recover from your ED fully. These skills are found in my book ("An Integrative Approach to Treating Eating Disorders: 9 Foundational Skills for a Lasting Recovery" available on Amazon.) You will learn the function of the disorder, address, and heal unresolved distressful underlying issues, and you'll learn to utilize foundational skills to replace old patterns for full ED recovery.

Stress is a natural reaction to challenges with work, school, relationships and loss. When sadness, worry, concentration problems, or other disruptions result, talking to a trained professional often helps. Foremost in my philosophy is that people are fundamentally good and have the natural ability to grow toward their fullest potential. An objective, trained professional can often provide a catalyst for successful adaptation to life's challenges. It is a privilege, honor, and responsibility to work with others toward their personal goals of enhancing health, productivity, and the enjoyment of life!

The Arizona Behavioral Health Associates provide comprehensive treatment programs for clients seeking guidance through changes and difficulties in their lives. Our providers have extensive experience in counseling children, adolescents and families. Dr. Della Lusk's practice focuses primarily on individual psychotherapy, but she also offers group, couples and family counseling. Our practice also offers services by Licensed Professional Counselors and Psychology Interns.

I believe that we all do what we know based on what we have learned, beliefs we have adopted, and/or experiences we have been through. It is my belief that once we become aware of the patterns we have created in our lives, we can then consciously decide to change situations that we are not satisfied with. In order to heal I believe it is important to empower individuals to tell their stories while feeling every emotion without judgment.

Petra Parvati Meedt, MS, MA is a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern offering telehealth therapy for individuals, couples, and families in English and Spanish. Additionally, to being a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern in Hawaii, she is a licensed psychologist in Puerto Rico, Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) in Texas, and a Clinical Hypnotherapist and certified Yoga Teacher. Her professional training includes a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the Interamerican University, Puerto Rico, specialized in Family therapy and a second master’s degree in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Freiburg in Germany.

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.

Grace's focus in treatment is to be client centered and to help support you in accomplishing your goals in therapy. Her goal is to create a safe environment for you to process past or current difficulties, stressors or traumas. Grace has a background working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD, attachment disorders, personality disorders, and have experienced abuse or neglect.

I approach therapy as a collaborative process and provide a supportive, empowering, and confidential space. Race, gender, class, and power—and how multiple identities intersect--all inform the work. Intergenerational trauma, parenting, postpartum depression, and anxiety are some of the most common struggles. I work with you to co-create small, impactful change. Together we can unlock connection, compassion, and creativity. We all have seeds of growth, change, and healing within us. Confidential telehealth, surf therapy workshops, and Spanish-speaking services available.

Have your emotions or worries become unmanageable? Often my clients effectively managed low-level anxiety for years, but now irritability, uncontrollable worry, or depression prevent them from enjoying life. Difficult emotions interfere with our work, relationships, and ability to take care of responsibilities. Because I specialize in perinatal mental health and parenting, I often see the transition to parenthood as a tipping point. Are you noticing that how you were parented is influencing how you are parenting now and you seek to resolve these issues? Therapy can help you regain calm and confidence.

Aloha. Thank you for your interest in my practice. I am currently full and not available to accept new clients until after March, 2024.

Aloha, I understand your fears,appreciate your courage, and have compassion for your emotional suffering. It is intimidating to trust a guide as you face your fears and commit to meaningful and lasting change. Much of our unhealthy behavior is compulsive; driven by unconscious fears, worrying, resentment, and defensiveness. We compulsively eat, drink, shop, or control others in an attempt to soothe or avoid unresolved feelings. Years of conditioning through criticism and negativity fostered the anxiety and depression. You may feel alone and misunderstood. I have decades of life experience, education, and rigorous training to instill that trust you can depend on.