Therapists Beginning With K in Hawaii

Aloha! My name is Joachin Kaaihue. I also go by Joe. I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Hawaii since 2009. I have been working in the helping professions since 1996 in both the public and private sectors. I believe therapy is a collaborative process between the client and therapist. Every client has their own story, and within this story lies their strength and possible solutions in improving their current situation.

Hi! My name is Kristi Kaapu and I am an LCSW. My focus areas of practice are anxiety, depression, school/work issues, interpersonal difficulties, and trauma. When I first meet with my clients, I emphasize that I am providing them with a safe, non-judgmental space for our work together and then listen carefully to my client's concerns. I have worked with clients of all ages, from youth to older adults, but more recently, my work has been primarily with adults. I enjoy working with adults from all ethnicities and cultures, from all sexual orientations, and from all religious, spiritual, and non-religious perspectives.

Dr. Kadooka is an Executive Function & Mental Fitness Coach, Relationship Coach, and Counselor. She uses a strength-based approach to support and promote adaptive self-regulation, self-awareness, flexible responding, and goal-directed behavior. This approach is intended to address issues related to executive functioning (such as ADHD-related symptoms), anxiety/stress management, time management and productivity, work-life balance, life transitions, parent support, self-discovery, and managing conflict. In relationship coaching, there is an emphasis on creating shared goals to join together as a team in disrupting cycles of conflict.

Whether an individual is seeking therapy to resolve conflict or stress in their lives or to better improve their emotional health and well-being, overcoming personal challenges such as anxiety or depression is an intimidating process, but I believe that everyone has what it takes within them to create change. I take a client-centered approach and strive to create a safe and secure environment where individuals can start their journey to heal and begin their process for personal growth.

Need someone to talk to or just listen? Are you struggling with unwanted feelings and behaviors? Are these feelings and behaviors affecting you daily at home, work or in school? If so, let me help you understand and manage your emotions, and social well being. These attainable life skills will contribute to improving self-awareness, balance, positive relationships, good health, and wellness.

"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."

Brooke has been serving families and children in HI since 2010 and is from windward Oahu. She is able to meet online state wide. Brooke is an LCSW and a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Counselor meaning she is trained to work with people during pregnancy and after birth. Brooke specializes in working with survivors of trauma (childhood trauma and birth trauma), teen pregnancy, high risk pregnancy, NICU parents, and birth/parenting preparation. She is well versed in the Hawaii foster care system and is passionate about serving families in this area as well.

Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed and not sure how to deal with the unexpected situations life has thrown your way? Life can surprise us with situations that we may at times least expect. This may lead to us experiencing a variety of emotions that may leave us feeling stuck and often times hurt. I offer a safe, honest, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive environment, which I believe is essential to the therapeutic healing journey and to building a trusting therapeutic relationship.

I believe in wellness from a holistic perspective-emotional, psychological, social, spiritual, and cultural. When life affects these domains, imbalance, and discord exist. I recognize our unique experiences, which influence our values, beliefs, worldview, and perceptions of ourselves and our environment. I believe in autonomy and eliciting innate strengths to navigate the uncertainties of life. The human spirit is resilient. I view therapy through a family systems lens. My foundation is Experiential, and my approach is Integrative, which ties systems theories to the unique needs of each individual and family.

Are you struggling with life's challenges? I am here to help! With over ten years of experience working in the mental health field, I specialize in Relationship Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Coping Skills, PTSD, Trauma, Life Transitions, Behavioral Issues, and Substance Use Disorders. My clinical expertise includes working with Individuals, Couples, and Families. Utilizing various evidence based therapeutic approaches, I am dedicated to providing optimal care and compassion while encouraging growth and resilience. I provide individualized care based on your specific needs.

I think of therapy as a venue where it's an honor to explore experiences with diverse people. I know that issues are challenging to live with, and I strive to allow people a safe, nurturing, supportive environment in which to explore challenges, meaning, and existence with empathy and compassion. I value seeing and exploring with people in creating their true identities, assisting people in finding their "voice" and to stand in truth. I'm always mindful that a person is not in isolation, but is part of a community with diverse perspectives, morals, and values.

I am passionate about working with children and families who are navigating behavioral challenges. I value a collaborative treatment approach that considers the strengths of everyone involved in order to support lasting change.

I approach therapy collaboratively, striving to be unbiased and nonjudgmental yet supportive and trusting. I believe therapy should be a safe space to explore one's fears while practicing real-life communication skills in order to improve our relationships and our ability to cope with life's challenges. I encourage my clients to find their authentic voice and personal values amongst influences from family, peers and society about how relationships, intimacy and success "should" be defined. My style of therapy is engaging and solution-focused using validation, empathy and humor.

'Ike Loa means to seek wisdom and to grow in your own personal knowledge. At 'Ike Loa Therapeutic Services, we aim to foster every individual's person growth in their therapeutic journey. We all experience challenges and trauma in our lives that may effect us. We believe in taking the time to focus on both your mental and behavioral health and your well being through a safe and healthy therapeutic process.

Due to my schedule, it is best to click on the Email Me link to setup our initial contact. Sometimes life delivers challenging moments for us or we feel stuck in a negative cycle. We struggle through issues, whether brought on by our own choices or by the choices of others. I strive to provide an emotionally safe environment where you can explore those issues and challenges. Collaboratively we discover your core needs and ways to unblock whatever might be keeping you from your potential. Change can be difficult and challenging. I will work with you in an empathetic, compassionate, and supportive way to navigate this process.

Every individual in society is different so that per their perspectives, they formulate their opinion and a set of behavior. Under the theory of individual perception, the science which sounds theoretically proven and reasonable comes to play its role, resulting in various consequences. However, I believe that the perception created under the societal and scientific rules is not equivalent to neither the human mind nor the psychiatric world of the individual because human beings have unlimited imagination. I am looking for expanding the dimension of variables regarding the scientifically proven therapeutic methods

Sometimes, people are overwhelmed by the thought of changing feelings, behaviors, and patterns that may have long histories or that have resisted previous efforts. I firmly believe therapy offers solid reasons to have hope, as one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is the time and space for healing and growth. It also offers a valuable way of understanding the dynamics of change, wherein small, gradual strides assume their genuine and crucial importance. Additionally, setbacks are recognized as a natural and manageable part of the change process rather than a denial of it.

How might life look differently if you felt like you had a safe space to work through things, so you could live with more clarity and peace? Whether it’s learning to reduce anxiety, processing and healing from grief or trauma, navigating life transitions, or dealing with some of the challenges that come in our modern-day world; I help clients work through a variety of issues, so they feel empowered to live with more emotional freedom, coping tools, and healing perspective. I believe therapy is sacred and creates a safe container for healing, growth and change to happen, and I’m honored to be a space holder for this process.

I am a licensed psychologist who truly enjoys helping individuals and couples who need to talk to someone about their unique life problems. I work with a wide range of issues: stress, depression, grief, anxiety, PTSD, anger management, mood swings, addiction, chronic pain, as well as the complex problems of military families. All life's problems can become the motivation toward improving who we are and how we are with others. As a therapist I can help each individual find the quiet voice of their own inner guidance.