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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Hawaii

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Hawaii

PTSD and trauma impact many individuals across Hawaii, and recovery is possible with the right support. Headway offers access to 270 providers trained in trauma-focused approaches including exposure therapy, relaxation training, and psychoeducation. Find a provider who fits your needs, with flexible scheduling and sessions that can be covered by insurance.

Lawrence Toutant-Acosta

Lawrence Toutant-Acosta

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“I foster a collaborative, holistic, and strengths-based approach. I understand that you are your own best expert, and my role is to assist and guide you along your way.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hyungbum Kang

Hyungbum Kang

Therapist

Virtual • Honolulu, HI


“My therapeutic style is active, structured, and goal-oriented while maintaining a supportive and compassionate environment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Vishwani Ram-Souza

Dr. Vishwani Ram-Souza

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


Welcome. Thank you for taking the first step toward wholeness. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on systemic and relational healing. This includes journeying with my clients through ancestral, childhood, and adulthood life challenges to help them access and address pain.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Taryn Church

Taryn Church

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“We will work to build insight, restore a sense of safety within the body and mind, and cultivate self-trust.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Brian Auker

Brian Auker

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“I approach therapy as a collaborative effort of reaching your goals for therapy utilizing an open-minded safe space while being flexible to my client's needs.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chris Flores

Chris Flores

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“My approach is trauma-focused care with CBT, walking with others to move past 'survival mode' so that they can be present in their life today.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Angela Palaian

Angela Palaian

Therapist

Virtual • Kihei, HI


“I work from a psychodynamic, attachment-based framework, utilizing Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT), Non-Violent Communication, Trauma-Informed Care...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Infertility
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Janet Breckenridge

Janet Breckenridge

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“I specialize in working with queer, trans, and non-monogamous individuals and partners, offering care that is affirming, sex-positive, and grounded in genuine understanding.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shelby Kolek

Shelby Kolek

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“I believe that being vulnerable is hard and it takes time to build rapport and open up, but we can do hard things together.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abigail Sylvester

Abigail Sylvester

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“My approach is grounded, compassionate and collaborative-focusing on helping you feel heard, supported and empowered.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Kiami Bibb

Kiami Bibb

Therapist

Virtual • Honolulu, HI


“I possess an innate ability to establish trusting and healing relationships, with core values and passion for connecting with genuine compassion and gentle care.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Abisola Adepegba

Abisola Adepegba

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“I see my clients as the experts in their lives. They have lived experiences, and I am here to help support them in fuguring out how those experiences have impacted their lives and how they want to embrace the present and affect change in the future.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christine Keanu

Christine Keanu

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


My name is Christine Keanu and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I earned my Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I have a professional background working with children, families, and individuals involved in a wide range of social service systems. My work has included supporting clients through complex life experiences, stressors, and transitions, often in settings where safety, trust and consistency are especially important.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Hayley Unterreiner

Hayley Unterreiner

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“I lead with compassion and non-judgment. I believe empowerment comes from releasing shame and negative coping strategies we've picked up from childhood.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Linsay Preston

Linsay Preston

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“You will practice gently integrating uncomfortable emotions and physical symptoms incorporating breath, muscle relaxation, yoga stretching, bilateral movement, and guided visualization.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dionne Malia Mahelona

Dionne Malia Mahelona

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“I'm not here to just nod along — I'm here to help you figure out what's actually going on and build a path forward that sticks.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dani Nachampassak Agbayani

Dani Nachampassak Agbayani

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“My background is bicultural and my approach is relational — which means I pay attention to who you are in the context of your family, your culture, and your community, not just the symptoms you bring to the session.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ellen Eberhardt

Ellen Eberhardt

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“My goal is to create a safe, warm and non-judgmental environment where you feel comfortable sharing your history of symptoms and concerns.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Joseph Hurtado

Joseph Hurtado

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“I take a collaborative, client-centered approach tailored to your specific needs and will utilize your strengths to help you reach your goals in a safe and supportive environment.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Britney Kunihiro

Britney Kunihiro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Kailua-Kona, HI


“I offer a supportive, collaborative space where clients can slow down, feel understood, and work toward meaningful change at their own pace.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stephen Prince

Stephen Prince

Therapist

Virtual • Kapolei, HI


“I help adults, veterans, and select adolescents across Hawaiʻi find stability, clarity, and a real path forward without judgment, pressure, or pretense.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Maurice Andrea

Dr. Maurice Andrea

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“My style is warm, engaged, and direct. I often draw from emotionally focused therapy, attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness, and relational therapy to help clients improve communication, strengthen emotional awareness,...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Christy Chadwick

Christy Chadwick

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with the whole system -- the relationships -- both INTRApersonal and INTERpersonal relationships. I support individuals with their own internal landscape as well as their way of connecting and relating with others. I was trained as a Deaf Educator and can support people with various learning styles and needs. I also work with mindfulness, yoga, breathwork, and Reiki to bring in a holistic approach to mental health.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nikki Mckenzie

Nikki Mckenzie

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“My style is warm, direct, and strengths-based. I do not believe in "fixing" people — I believe in helping people reconnect with their own resilience and inner wisdom.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lindsey Drayer

Lindsey Drayer

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“My approach to therapy is client-centered, with a focus on pattern recognition and pattern changing.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Family issues, Relationship issues
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lance Nabers

Lance Nabers

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“I hope to provide trauma‐informed, evidence‐based therapy that focuses on understanding patterns, building coping skills, and strengthening relationships.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Michael Helfer

Dr. Michael Helfer

Psychologist

Virtual • Hawaii


I've been a psychologist for over 10 years. I have practiced in different places across, the U.S., including Seattle, Hawai'i, and now Wilmington the past few years. I truly enjoy what I do. I believe working on your mental health makes life more satisfying, myself included. I work with adults from a variety of backgrounds, Common reasons people see me include: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, men's issues, and substance use.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jason Roberts

Jason Roberts

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“I am straightforward and direct. Sessions with me feel like authentic conversations, and I never see myself as the expert; you are the expert of all things uniquely you.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alexandra Lopez De Haro

Alexandra Lopez De Haro

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


Hi, I’m Alexandra, a licensed mental health counselor. I’m so glad you’re here. Reaching out for support takes courage, and it’s a privilege to walk alongside people who are ready to heal, grow, and create meaningful change in their lives.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aileen Siliado

Aileen Siliado

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Hawaii


“My goal is to help individuals gain clarity about their mental health, understand their diagnosis, and feel more confident in managing their symptoms.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lisa Saiki

Lisa Saiki

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“My sessions typically are solution-focused and utilize cognitive behavioral therapy to change patterns of behavior and challenge thinking errors.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Julia Vickers

Julia Vickers

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“Between sessions, I encourage clients to begin paying attention to their emotions throughout the week.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Guo

David Guo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Honolulu, HI


Welcome — I'm so glad you're here. I'm David Guo, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) serving clients throughout Honolulu and across all of Hawaii via secure telehealth. Whether you're in Downtown Honolulu or on Maui, Molokai, Kauai, or the Big Island, I'm here to support you. I believe real healing starts with real connection. That means taking time to truly know you — your story, your life, your goals — so you never feel like just a chart. You won't feel rushed here. I'm available weekdays (evenings too) and weekends.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Laura Gonzalez

Laura Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“I believe in the power of empathy, patience, and a collaborative approach, working with my clients to build a safe space where they feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Angela Mendiola

Angela Mendiola

Therapist

Virtual • Honolulu, HI


Have you noticed patterns in your life keeping you from attaining your goals? My name is Angela and I was born and raised in the Hawaiian islands. I have extensive skills and possess over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I have served as a Behavioral Health specialist, school counselor and Intensive In-Home therapist. My work highlights specialties that include issues related to anxiety, trauma, domestic violence and relationship building. I aim to serve individuals between the ages of 13 and 62 and am happy to be in a field where I can give back to a community that invested so much in me.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kim Gropper

Kim Gropper

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“I specialize in treating anxiety, phobias, depression, bipolar disorder, parenting issues, and trauma/PTSD.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sage Grazer

Sage Grazer

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“I see therapy as a collaborative space where you can reconnect to your inner voice, express your needs more clearly, and build a life that feels more grounded and aligned with who you are.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shelly Rucker

Shelly Rucker

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“My 20 years in the social work field—spanning hospitals, psychiatric facilities, military communities, and non-profit organizations—have taught me that healing is possible...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Victoria Harstad Uyechi

Victoria Harstad Uyechi

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


“I am an empathetic and sensitive therapist, and I believe that genuine emotional growth happens when we balance clinical expertise with an authentic, deeply human connection.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shanelle Purdy

Shanelle Purdy

Therapist

Virtual • Hawaii


Aloha and welcome! Do you feel like you’re constantly carrying the weight of your past, or perhaps you’re struggling to navigate a difficult life transition? It can be exhausting to feel "stuck" in cycles of anxiety or trauma. I believe that you deserve a space where you feel truly seen and heard. Together, we will work to peel back the layers of these challenges, helping you find clarity and relief. My goal is to help you reconnect with your inner strength so you can move forward with a sense of peace and purpose. You don't have to carry this alone anymore.

Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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