"Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the
bravest thing we will ever do."
- Brene Brown
A Little Bit About Dr. Chany
My passion for helping others has been the driving force behind my career in social work. Building meaningful connections with people has always come naturally to me, and I believe that genuine relationships are at the heart of healing. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Doctor of Behavioral Health and a Master of Social Work. While my education has provided a strong clinical foundation, I believe my own life experiences have shaped my ability to meet others with compassion, authenticity, and without judgment.
For more than 20 years, I have had the privilege of serving the Kauaʻi community in a variety of clinical and leadership roles. My experience includes serving as the Clinical Supervisor for the island's Youth Crisis Mobile Outreach Program and Program Director for Domestic Violence Services at Child & Family Service. I have also taught as an instructor for the University of Hawaiʻi School of Social Work. Today, my primary focus is providing trauma-informed psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults, helping individuals navigate anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, and other mental health challenges in a safe and supportive environment.
Outside of my work, I'm a proud mom of two amazing adult children, a cat and dog mom, and, more recently, embracing my favorite role yet, "grandma". When I'm not in the office, you'll most likely find me spending time with my family, exploring Kauaʻi's hiking trails and beaches, reading a good book, or enjoying the creativity and calm that comes with sewing.