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Bio of Antoinette M. Rodrigues, MA, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist:

Toni was born and raised on the island of O’ahu. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences from Hawaii Pacific University. She completed her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University Hawaii. She became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Hawaii in 2018. Toni’s clients describe her as genuine and compassionate. Toni is married and has an adult son. She has lived and worked on Maui for over 30 years, for a variety of State and non-profit agencies, and in private practice. She enjoys Hawaiian music and hula.

Do you ever feel like you’re going through the motions or making choices that don’t quite reflect who you want to be? Maybe you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or disconnected from the people and parts of life that matter most.

Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and create meaningful change. Together, we’ll explore what’s getting in the way, build practical coping strategies, and strengthen the tools you already have. My approach is collaborative, grounded, and supportive, with a focus on making therapy both emotionally safe and practically useful in daily life.

If you've been holding a lot for a long time, therapy can be a place where you finally exhale. I work with women and teens who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or simply not like themselves. Whether you're navigating stress, relationship struggles, life transitions, or that constant sense of emotional overload, our work together can help you feel more grounded, supported, and clear about what comes next. Clients often describe me as compassionate, calming, and easy to talk to.

Aloha, my name is Akoni Kanaele. I provide compassionate, culturally responsive support that is trauma informed. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment. I work with individuals navigating stress, relationships, life transitions, emotional challenges, and personal growth. My approach focuses on building on each client’s strengths, developing practical coping skills, and creating meaningful, positive change.

I am a licensed psychologist, educator, and researcher dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges while building a stronger connection to themselves and their values. My professional background includes working in healthcare, higher education, community mental health, and veteran settings, giving me experience supporting clients from diverse cultural, racial, gender, and sexual identity backgrounds.

I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, identity exploration, and issues affecting LGBTQIA+ individuals. My research and clinical work have focused on understanding how culture, identity, and lived experiences shape mental health and well-being.

I believe therapy should be a space where you feel seen, respected, and empowered. Whether you're navigating a difficult transition, healing from past experiences, exploring your identity, or seeking greater fulfillment in your relationships and daily life, I strive to provide a supportive environment where meaningful growth can occur.

• I believe therapy can be a space for healing, growth, and even laughter. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself, find your voice, and bring out the parts of you that may have gotten lost along the way. I work with clients ages 5 and up and strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where you can feel safe being yourself. Therapy is your journey, and I’m here to support and walk alongside you as you navigate it.

Hi. Thanks for considering me for someone to talk with about your life, concerns and

desires. I have a Masters in Transformational Counseling and a Doctorate in Clinical

Psychology. I have been counseling for 18 years and consider it a honor to be in a helping profession. I am trained in Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping), Emotion Code and

Body Code. However, I often take the role of coach and cheerleader for a person,

focusing on positive progress through setting small, achieveable goals and seeing them to

completion, thus increasing satisfaction with life.