Services & Insurances
Most people are unsure what to expect when they engage in counseling and are often nervous and worried, especially for the first session.
It is okay; it is normal.
Deep breath. I will assure you that being nervous makes sense and that you have made the most important step: You have arrived.
Therapy will be a unique experience for you, as we all go through things very differently. There is no one-way to make the shifts we need to help get us through some of the hardest times in our lives. I aim to provide an authentic, safe, and respectful space to listen, guide, collaborate, and empower you. In this trusting space, emotions like shame, fear, anger, and confusion can ascend into acceptance, clarity, and healing. I use a strengths-based perspective to help my clients find individualized solutions to life's most personal and challenging situations.
Specialty
I specialize in trauma-informed therapy, supporting individuals in healing from complex trauma, relational/attachment wounds that often stem from early childhood trauma, attachment disruption, and/or relational issues such as domestic abuse, and overwhelming life experiences.
Additional Areas of Focus
In addition to trauma work, my practice includes support for:
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Anger Management
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Adjustment/Stress-related Concerns
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Attachment Trauma/Issues
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Trauma/PTSD
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Self-Esteem & Body Image Concerns
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Life Transitions & Identity Development
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Behavioral Issues (* While I offer support for many emotional and behavorial concerns, I am not specialized in ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder–specific behavioral interventions)
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Anxiety, Chronic Stress/Depression
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Domestic Violence
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Premarital Counseling
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Interpersonal & Relationship Difficulties
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Crisis Support: Suicidal Ideation and Self Harm
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Coping Skills and Emotional Resilience
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Parenting - Guidance to parents to break parenting cycles by understanding how intergenerational patterns are often repeated and reinforced in our own parenting styles.
I am located in Kapa'a town, and only provide in-person sessions at this time.
*Disclaimer: I am not a certified marriage counselor or play therapist therefore, unfortunately I do not work with couples needing specialized support or children under 5 individually.
Additionally, do to the high demand in my work at the moment, I am not able to take on clients who have standing child custody court cases at this time.
Insurances Accepted
HMSA
HMSA Quest (medicaid)
HMAA
UHA
Medicare - HMSA, Devoted
Aloha Care Quest (medicaid)
United Healthcare (UHC) / Optum
Ohana Health Plan Hawai'i Quest (medicaid)
Kaiser
*This practice offers a Sliding Fee Discount Program (SFDP) to ensure access to care regardless of ability to pay. Discounts are available based on family size and annual income for individuals and families earning at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines*
No patient will be denied access to services due to inability to pay. Please contact me for more information or to complete an application.