Aloha! My name is Koalani, and I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist in San Diego, CA. I received my MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego, and have been practicing for 10 years. I have experience working with both children and adults in schools, hospitals, and on military installations. I specialize in anxiety; stress management, and feel passionate about helping parents, and supporting pre/postpartum challenges and experiences affecting women and their partners.

My approach is collaborative, and I believe that therapists and clients are partners in the therapeutic process. Together, we can gain new insights, identify steps and solutions and learn skills so that you can better cope with whatever challenges arise in the future. I am confident that together we can navigate what's difficult and reconnect to the good parts of life.

Feeling comfortable with your therapist is very important during the process of therapy. The therapeutic relationship is fundamental for progress and growth, and healing can happen through relationships that are respectful, vulnerable, and accepting. During our first few sessions, I place a large focus on developing our relationship, and getting to know you. Initially, we will focus on gathering background information and what brings you to therapy to help me know how I can best support you.