Asian Therapists in 96816
Brandi Okamoto
Counselor, MSCP, MHC, CSAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Honolulu, HI 96816
Life has its difficult moments. I specialize in helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use or are going through some sort of life change. Whether it be life changes like moving or a death of a loved one, switching jobs or recurring relationship issues, change can be tough (even if it a positive one). Do you need someone to talk to in a safe space without feeling judged? I help clients gain new insights into themselves.
Life has its difficult moments. I specialize in helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use or are going through some sort of life change. Whether it be life changes like moving or a death of a loved one, switching jobs or recurring relationship issues, change can be tough (even if it a positive one). Do you need someone to talk to in a safe space without feeling judged? I help clients gain new insights into themselves.
Jason Hew
LMHC
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96816 (Online Only)
Stress, anxiety, relationship conflicts; the list of life's challenges goes on. I will work with you to identify the root of these trials and discover solutions and strategies to navigate the world in a healthy way.
Stress, anxiety, relationship conflicts; the list of life's challenges goes on. I will work with you to identify the root of these trials and discover solutions and strategies to navigate the world in a healthy way.
Katharine Ha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96816 (Online Only)
Ideally, therapy has been shown to have the best outcomes when you feel like your therapist gets you. Therapy is a relationship, rather than a set of instructions. My approach is warm, interactive, practical, and empathic, and I draw from relational, feminist, trauma-informed, anti-racist treatment models. I believe in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship, along with helping you contextualize your life experiences, honoring your expertise in your own life.
Ideally, therapy has been shown to have the best outcomes when you feel like your therapist gets you. Therapy is a relationship, rather than a set of instructions. My approach is warm, interactive, practical, and empathic, and I draw from relational, feminist, trauma-informed, anti-racist treatment models. I believe in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship, along with helping you contextualize your life experiences, honoring your expertise in your own life.
Erik Acuña
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Honolulu, HI 96816 (Online Only)
Welcome to Trauma Healing Hawaii. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma. If you're grappling with past experiences, longing for inner peace and resilience, I'm here to help. Together, we'll address your unique needs, integrate mind-body healing practices, and work towards reclaiming your sense of wholeness. Let's embark on this journey towards healing and empowerment together. My group practice also offers yoga therapy services through our certified yoga therapist, Lauren Prendergast. See her profile page link under her profile picture.
Welcome to Trauma Healing Hawaii. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma. If you're grappling with past experiences, longing for inner peace and resilience, I'm here to help. Together, we'll address your unique needs, integrate mind-body healing practices, and work towards reclaiming your sense of wholeness. Let's embark on this journey towards healing and empowerment together. My group practice also offers yoga therapy services through our certified yoga therapist, Lauren Prendergast. See her profile page link under her profile picture.
LeeAnn Cho Villa
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96816
Rooted in empathy, compassion, and non-judgment, with me, you will have a safe and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and feelings. With personalized sessions, we can complete a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and aspirations.
Rooted in empathy, compassion, and non-judgment, with me, you will have a safe and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and feelings. With personalized sessions, we can complete a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and aspirations.
Ishmael Gomes
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSCP
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96816
My specializations include solution-focused therapy and person-centered therapy and emotional-based therapy, as I am a pre-licensed marriage and family therapist (MFT-I). The majority of my experience is with adolescents and adults. I specialize in providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I use various therapeutic techniques and approaches to help my clients gain insight, identify patterns, and develop strategies for making lasting changes.
My specializations include solution-focused therapy and person-centered therapy and emotional-based therapy, as I am a pre-licensed marriage and family therapist (MFT-I). The majority of my experience is with adolescents and adults. I specialize in providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I use various therapeutic techniques and approaches to help my clients gain insight, identify patterns, and develop strategies for making lasting changes.
Robert Anthony Sepulveda
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Honolulu, HI 96816 (Online Only)
The clients I often work with deal with hesitancy about seeking out counseling for fear of not being able to form a trusting relationship with their provider. Perhaps it was a bad prior experience or reading about the horrible experiences of others, I want to show my clients that their fears are unfounded and hope is restored with me. They want to feel understood and heard. They want to regain a sense of balance and meaning in life. Clients want to feel safe and know they can manage their day-to-day lives in this challenging world.
The clients I often work with deal with hesitancy about seeking out counseling for fear of not being able to form a trusting relationship with their provider. Perhaps it was a bad prior experience or reading about the horrible experiences of others, I want to show my clients that their fears are unfounded and hope is restored with me. They want to feel understood and heard. They want to regain a sense of balance and meaning in life. Clients want to feel safe and know they can manage their day-to-day lives in this challenging world.
Lureen Tanaka-Nogawa
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96816 (Online Only)
Aloha! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Hawaii with over 15 years of counseling experience. I have worked with clients (from preschool age-adulthood) with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems and career challenges.
Aloha! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Hawaii with over 15 years of counseling experience. I have worked with clients (from preschool age-adulthood) with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems and career challenges.
Leinaala Launiu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96816
Aloha mai. My name is Leinā'ala Launiu, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Hilo, Hawai'i, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults as well as adolescents, who are transitioning to adulthood, and I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. Through a client-centered and holistic approach, I cultivate a safe space for my clients, empowering them to embark on their journey of healing.
Aloha mai. My name is Leinā'ala Launiu, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Hilo, Hawai'i, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults as well as adolescents, who are transitioning to adulthood, and I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. Through a client-centered and holistic approach, I cultivate a safe space for my clients, empowering them to embark on their journey of healing.
Kenneth Shigematsu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96816
Welcome to my Path profile. My name is Ken Shigematsu, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and Hawaii. I use CBT, Supportive and Goal oriented modalities to assist clients. I treat clients with depression, adjustment, grief and LGBTQI issues. I listen closely and ask questions to better learn about your situation and goals. I use CBT, Supportive and Goal oriented modalities to assist clients. I use Feedback Informed Care to guide your care.
Welcome to my Path profile. My name is Ken Shigematsu, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and Hawaii. I use CBT, Supportive and Goal oriented modalities to assist clients. I treat clients with depression, adjustment, grief and LGBTQI issues. I listen closely and ask questions to better learn about your situation and goals. I use CBT, Supportive and Goal oriented modalities to assist clients. I use Feedback Informed Care to guide your care.
Napualani Spock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96816
Aloha, my name is Napua Spock, I'm a licensed clinical social worker, and I strive to provide a compassionate safe space to support my clients as they heal, grow, and learn new strategies for living their best life. I specialize in helping people manage stressors including changes and transitions in life. I teach my clients mindful self-awareness and self-compassion, and my approach is trauma-informed and internal family systems-informed. I work with people in transition, managing change, grief and loss, anxiety, and depression.
Aloha, my name is Napua Spock, I'm a licensed clinical social worker, and I strive to provide a compassionate safe space to support my clients as they heal, grow, and learn new strategies for living their best life. I specialize in helping people manage stressors including changes and transitions in life. I teach my clients mindful self-awareness and self-compassion, and my approach is trauma-informed and internal family systems-informed. I work with people in transition, managing change, grief and loss, anxiety, and depression.
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Chelsea Cordero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96816
My name is Chelsea Cordero and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working with clients throughout Hawaii via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, family conflict, grief, life transitions, men's issues, substance abuse, and women's issues. I believe my style and approach are a good fit for adults who feel stuck and want change. This feeling can be related to anxiety, depression, family conflict, grief, life transitions, and/or substance abuse. My main objective is to assist you with reaching your goals because you are worthy of the life of your choosing.
My name is Chelsea Cordero and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working with clients throughout Hawaii via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, family conflict, grief, life transitions, men's issues, substance abuse, and women's issues. I believe my style and approach are a good fit for adults who feel stuck and want change. This feeling can be related to anxiety, depression, family conflict, grief, life transitions, and/or substance abuse. My main objective is to assist you with reaching your goals because you are worthy of the life of your choosing.
Angelica Tagaban
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96816
Hi there! I'm Dr. Angel, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I hope to connect with you and look forward to helping you on your journey to becoming your most authentic self. This provider resides in Hawaii. I worked with clients presenting with a broad range of issues, from anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief issues, self-growth, spirituality, and life stressors. As your therapist, my goal is to help you navigate through the pit stops and detours in your life journey so that you can begin to take care of yourself.
Hi there! I'm Dr. Angel, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I hope to connect with you and look forward to helping you on your journey to becoming your most authentic self. This provider resides in Hawaii. I worked with clients presenting with a broad range of issues, from anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief issues, self-growth, spirituality, and life stressors. As your therapist, my goal is to help you navigate through the pit stops and detours in your life journey so that you can begin to take care of yourself.
Kelsey Fujinaka
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96816
My approach to therapy is collaborative and tailored to the client I am working with. I create a safe space for individuals of all ages looking to work through life stressors, depression, anxiety, and trauma (life changes, past history of abuse or neglect, grief/loss). I also work with families who may be struggling with behavior management issues (tantrums, emotion dysregulation in young children).
My approach to therapy is collaborative and tailored to the client I am working with. I create a safe space for individuals of all ages looking to work through life stressors, depression, anxiety, and trauma (life changes, past history of abuse or neglect, grief/loss). I also work with families who may be struggling with behavior management issues (tantrums, emotion dysregulation in young children).
Culten Arroyo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96816
My name is Culten Arroyo, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor born and raised in Oahu, Hawaii. I enjoy working with adults of all ages, especially young adults. I specialize in assisting individuals with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, stress management, alcohol/substance abuse, and life transitions. My Approach to Therapy varies based on the needs and preferences of each individual I work with. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while incorporating Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
My name is Culten Arroyo, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor born and raised in Oahu, Hawaii. I enjoy working with adults of all ages, especially young adults. I specialize in assisting individuals with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, stress management, alcohol/substance abuse, and life transitions. My Approach to Therapy varies based on the needs and preferences of each individual I work with. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while incorporating Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Monica Borge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96816
My name is Monica Borge, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Hawaii. My focus areas of practice is to help parents build up your co-parenting skills and regain control of your household. My specialty is in developing co-parenting skills, and enhancing parenting skills for families that are struggling with their children's behaviors. The end goal is a renewed satisfaction as a parent. My therapeutic approach combines cognitive-behavioral, structural, and strategic therapies. I use Motivational Interviewing to keep us moving forward toward your goals and help with maintaining progress.
My name is Monica Borge, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Hawaii. My focus areas of practice is to help parents build up your co-parenting skills and regain control of your household. My specialty is in developing co-parenting skills, and enhancing parenting skills for families that are struggling with their children's behaviors. The end goal is a renewed satisfaction as a parent. My therapeutic approach combines cognitive-behavioral, structural, and strategic therapies. I use Motivational Interviewing to keep us moving forward toward your goals and help with maintaining progress.
Melinda Timmons
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96816 (Online Only)
Compassionate and skilled guidance for those struggling to cope with the many stresses of life including: Anxiety, Depression, Difficulty in relationships and Career changes. Twenty years of experience working with Hawaii families and individuals, as well as Foreign Service and Active duty populations. Find ease and connection with family psychotherapy—to include include adult siblings and parents. I am treatment plan driven. My approach is creative and solution-focused based on the needs and goals of each individual or family.
Compassionate and skilled guidance for those struggling to cope with the many stresses of life including: Anxiety, Depression, Difficulty in relationships and Career changes. Twenty years of experience working with Hawaii families and individuals, as well as Foreign Service and Active duty populations. Find ease and connection with family psychotherapy—to include include adult siblings and parents. I am treatment plan driven. My approach is creative and solution-focused based on the needs and goals of each individual or family.
Lyle Herman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96816 (Online Only)
Aloha! I hope to assist you to gain insight into your relationship with yourself and others so that you can realize your full potential in life. Whether the focus is on your feelings, thoughts, dreams, behavioral patterns or some other aspect of your self, I'd like to help you live more fully and reach your goals by recognizing and adjusting patterns and becoming more in tune with the mana (power) within you. I hope that you will trust me and the therapeutic process to help you see opportunities in your challenges.
Aloha! I hope to assist you to gain insight into your relationship with yourself and others so that you can realize your full potential in life. Whether the focus is on your feelings, thoughts, dreams, behavioral patterns or some other aspect of your self, I'd like to help you live more fully and reach your goals by recognizing and adjusting patterns and becoming more in tune with the mana (power) within you. I hope that you will trust me and the therapeutic process to help you see opportunities in your challenges.
Dr Athena Kim LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96816
Sometimes, you may experience some life obstacles that lower your quality of living. It helps to talk about your difficulties in psychotherapy so that you may learn the strategies and coping mechanisms to better deal with your difficulties, raise your quality of life, and enjoy your relationships with others. In my practice, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where we can discuss these issues and find solutions together. I provide services to individuals (from the toddler to elderly age groups), families, and couples.
Sometimes, you may experience some life obstacles that lower your quality of living. It helps to talk about your difficulties in psychotherapy so that you may learn the strategies and coping mechanisms to better deal with your difficulties, raise your quality of life, and enjoy your relationships with others. In my practice, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where we can discuss these issues and find solutions together. I provide services to individuals (from the toddler to elderly age groups), families, and couples.
Coren Kajioka
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Honolulu, HI 96816
"Dr. Kajioka is a reputable member among a team of clinical psychologists at Hawaii Counseling and Wellness Center. His openness, warmth, and approachability brings a level of richness and diversity to his work with individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and personal values. He has received clinical training in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are coping with the following: Loss, Trauma, Abuse, Depression, Divorce/Separation, Anxiety, Social Difficulties with Peers, Challenging and Oppositional Behaviors, Family Conflict, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Academic School Issues, Autism, Learning Disorders, and Developmental Delays."
"Dr. Kajioka is a reputable member among a team of clinical psychologists at Hawaii Counseling and Wellness Center. His openness, warmth, and approachability brings a level of richness and diversity to his work with individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and personal values. He has received clinical training in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are coping with the following: Loss, Trauma, Abuse, Depression, Divorce/Separation, Anxiety, Social Difficulties with Peers, Challenging and Oppositional Behaviors, Family Conflict, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Academic School Issues, Autism, Learning Disorders, and Developmental Delays."
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Asian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
A culturally sensitive therapist would be respectful and considerate of different groups, with regard to race, sexual orientation, gender, and other factors that are important to an individual. These considerations can help a client feel understood as well as validated. While some people think highlighting race could promote stereotypes and bias, more understanding and knowledge about cultural differences is a positive for a healthy therapeutic alliance.
How can I recognize an effective Asian therapist?
You can discern a lot by asking how familiar the potential therapist is with different cultures, as well as asking how they might address issues related to identity, values, and beliefs. Also inquire about their education, as well as any particular training they may have completed, such as cultural sensitivity or diversity and inclusion programs.
What if the therapist does not have my exact background?
The therapist may not share a client’s exact background, but the therapist may have plenty of hands-on experience as well as the sensitivity needed for therapeutic progress. Their sensitivity to different populations will help the client feel accepted and comfortable in sharing their concerns and difficulties.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience with Asian clients?
A therapist with an Asian background may have experience within their community, as well as broader cultural sensitivity. Ask the potential therapist whether they've worked with individuals who share your background. If they have not worked with similar clients, they may well know someone who has such experience.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Asian therapists?
The directory of Asian therapists includes professionals who have shared their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profiles, and they may not appear in search results for this reason; also, when the number of therapists identified as Asian is limited, the directory will also show therapists with comprehensive experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.