At Akua Family Therapy, we believe collaboration leads to better care. We’re proud to partner with trusted therapists, doctors, churches, and organizations who share our values of integrity, excellence, and compassion.

Below, you’ll find a list of local and statewide partners who we confidently refer to for services outside our scope or as complementary care.

Disclaimer:

Akua Family Therapy provides this referral list as a courtesy resource only. The therapists and organizations listed (outside of Akua Family Therapy’s own team) are independent providers and are not employees, agents, or affiliates of Akua Family Therapy. Inclusion on this list does not constitute a formal partnership, recommendation, or endorsement. Akua Family Therapy does not monitor, oversee, or assume responsibility for the services, care, or outcomes provided by any external therapists listed. Any concerns, complaints, or inquiries regarding services received from providers outside of Akua Family Therapy should be addressed directly with that provider.

✝️ Christian Providers (Alphabetical)

Aaron Collins, LMFT (LMFT, AAMFT Approved Supervisor) – Akua Family Therapy
Website: akuafamilytherapy.net | Social: instagram.com/akua_family_therapy
Email: connect@akuafamilytherapy.net
Phone: 808-646-3150
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMAA, UHA, United Healthcare (Commercial), HMSA (Quest), Cash
Office Location(s): Kurtistown, Telehealth
Availability: Weekday (8am–5pm), Weekday Evenings (5pm+)
Clinical Populations: Teens (13–17), Adults, Couples, Families, Local/Native Hawaiian
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Marital Counseling, Gottman Method, High-Conflict Couples, Blended Families / Step-Families, Co-Parenting Support
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma & PTSD, Anger Management (Court & General), Complex Trauma
Other Specialties: Narcissism (Self Exploration), Narcissistic Abuse, First Responders/Healthcare Professionals

Cheri Jorgensen (LMHC, RSP) – Cheryl Jorgensen, LLC
Email: cjorgensenlmhc@gmail.com
Phone: 808-935-9396
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMAA, UHA, United Healthcare (Commercial), HMSA Quest, AlohaCare Quest, ‘Ohana Quest, HWMG
Office Location(s): Hilo, Telehealth
Availability: Weekday Evenings (5pm+)
Clinical Populations: Teens (13–17), Adults, Seniors
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Parent Coaching/Child Behavior
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss, Stress, Self-Esteem & Identity, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Trauma & PTSD
Other Specialties: Chronic Illness/Pain, Autism/Neurodiversity, ADHD/Executive Functioning

Clarence Church (MA, LMHC) – Kuokoa Counseling
Email: clarenceachurch@gmail.com
Phone: 719-502-1366
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMAA, UHA, United Healthcare (Commercial), HMSA Quest, AlohaCare Quest, ‘Ohana Quest, HWMG
Office Location(s): Telehealth Only
Clinical Populations: Adults, Couples, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ Affirming
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Premarital & Marital Counseling, EFT Couples, Attachment/Bonding
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief & Loss, Anger, Stress, Self-Esteem/Identity, Life Transitions
Other Specialties: Addiction/Recovery, First Responders/Healthcare Professionals

David Nabea (LCSW) – Amani Therapy Services LLC
Website: amanitherapyservices.com
Email: admin@amanitherapyservices.com
Phone: 901-660-7699
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, Kaiser, HMAA, UHA, Cash
Office Location(s): Telehealth Only
Availability: Weekday (8am–5pm), Evenings (5pm+), Weekend Mornings
Clinical Populations: Teens (13–17), Adults
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing
Mental Health Specialties: Mood Disorders

Emilee Omoto (LMFT, Owner/Clinical Supervisor) – Kapolei Counseling Center, LLC
Website: kapoleicc.com | Social: instagram.com/kapoleicounselingcenter, facebook.com/kapoleicounselingcenter
Email: intake@kapoleicc.com
Phone: 808-272-5355
Licensed States: Hawaii
Clinical Populations: Children, Teens, Adults, Couples, Families, Seniors, Military/Veterans, BIPOC, Local/Native Hawaiian
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Premarital & Marital Counseling, Family Therapy, Parent Coaching, Co-Parenting, Divorce Adjustment, EFT Couples, Attachment/Bonding
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief, Anger, Stress, Identity, Life Transitions, Personality & Mood Disorders
Other Specialties: Addiction/Recovery, Eating Disorders, Autism/Neurodiversity, ADHD, Domestic Violence, Court-Involved, Crisis/Suicide Prevention, Career, Narcissism & Narcissistic Abuse

Frank de Gracia (PMHNP-BC) – Pearl City Psychiatric Services
Website: pcpsych.net | Social: linkedin.com/company/pearlcitypsychiatric
Email: info@pcpsych.net
Phone: 808-453-3888
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMAA, UHA, Cash
Office Location(s): Pearl City, HI
Availability: Weekday (8am–5pm)
Clinical Populations: Teens (13–17), Adults, Seniors
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, ADHD

Jalee Palompo (Clinic Manager) – Horizon Healing
Website: horizonhealinghub.com
Email: admin@horizonhealinghub.com
Phone: 808-378-7697
Licensed States: Hawaii, Idaho, Utah
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMAA, UHA, United (Commercial), HMSA Quest, AlohaCare Quest, ‘Ohana Quest, UHC Community Plan (HI Medicaid), Cash
Office Location(s): Telehealth Only
Availability: Weekday (8am–5pm), Evenings (5pm+)
Clinical Populations: Children (0–6), Children (7–12), Teens, Adults, Seniors, BIPOC, Local/Native Hawaiian, Women’s & Men’s Mental Health, First Responders
Relationship Specialties: Blended/Step-Families, Foster/Adoptive Families, Medication Management, De-Prescribing, Holistic Wellness
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, ADHD

Jessica Wong (LCSW, DCSW, CCTP, CHC) – Jessica Wong Therapy
Website: jessicawongtherapy.com | Social: linkedin.com/in/jessicawonglcsw
Email: hello@jessicawongtherapy.com
Phone: 808-223-1057
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMAA, UHA, United Healthcare (Commercial), Cash
Office Location(s): Telehealth Only
Availability: Weekday (8am–5pm), Evenings (5pm+)
Clinical Populations: Teens, Adults
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Marital Counseling, Attachment/Bonding
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief & Loss, Anger, Stress, Self-Esteem/Identity, Life Transitions, Personality & Mood Disorders, Perinatal/Postpartum, Complex Trauma, Dissociation
Other Specialties: Chronic Illness/Pain, Autism/Neurodiversity, ADHD/Executive Functioning, Somatic Disorders, Cancer/Serious Illness

Jill Dunston (PMHNP-BC, APRN-Rx, CEO) – Horizon Healing
Website: horizonhealinghub.com
Email: admin@horizonhealinghub.com
Phone: 808-378-7697
Licensed States: Hawaii, Idaho, Utah
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMAA, UHA, United (Commercial), HMSA Quest, AlohaCare Quest, ‘Ohana Quest, UHC Community Plan (HI Medicaid), Cash
Office Location(s): Telehealth Only
Availability: Weekday (8am–5pm), Evenings (5pm+)
Clinical Populations: Children (0–6), Children (7–12), Teens, Adults, Seniors, BIPOC, Native Hawaiian, Women’s & Men’s Mental Health, First Responders
Relationship Specialties: Blended/Step-Families, Foster/Adoptive Families, Christian-Integrated Care, Medication Management, De-Prescribing
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, ADHD

Jonette Fujitake (MFT Intern, Pre-licensed) – Akua Family Therapy
Website: akuafamilytherapy.net
Email: connect@akuafamilytherapy.net
Phone: 808-646-3150
Licensed States: Hawaii (Pre-licensed under supervision)
Insurance Accepted: Cash ($25 per session)
Office Location(s): Telehealth Only
Availability: Weekday (8am–5pm)
Clinical Populations: Adults, Couples, Families
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Marital Counseling
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma, Stress

Kristi Efford (LMFT, CSAC) – Akua Family Therapy
Website: akuafamilytherapy.net
Email: connect@akuafamilytherapy.net
Phone: 808-646-3150
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMAA, UHA, United, HMSA Quest, Cash
Office Location(s): Kurtistown, Telehealth
Availability: Weekday (8am–5pm)
Clinical Populations: Adults, Couples, Families, Local/Native Hawaiian
Relationship Specialties: Marital Counseling, Blended Families, Co-Parenting Support, High-Conflict Couples
Mental Health Specialties: Substance Use, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Anger Management, Grief, Stress, Complex Trauma
Other Specialties: Court-Mandated Treatment, Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse

Laura Fam (LMHC) – Triumph Therapy Services
Website: facebook.com/share/15stQC8FTw
Email: Lauramfam@yahoo.com
Phone: 808-782-5379
Licensed States: Hawaii
Clinical Populations: Children (0–12), Teens, Adults, Couples
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Premarital & Marital Counseling
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss, Stress, Self-Esteem/Identity, Life Transitions

Mary Kay Lowe (M.Ed., LMHC) – New Hope Counseling
Website: (not listed)
Email: (not listed)
Phone: (not listed)
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMAA, UHA, United Healthcare (Commercial), HMSA Quest, Cash
Office Location(s): Telehealth Only
Clinical Populations: Adults, Couples, Families, Seniors
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Premarital & Marital Counseling
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief & Loss, Life Transitions
Other Specialties: Faith-Integrated Care

Sarah Laninga (LCSW, Clinical Supervisor) – Integrated Healing Therapy
Website: integratedhealingtherapy.net
Email: sarah@integratedhealingtherapy.net
Phone: 808-464-4713
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMAA, UHA, United (Commercial), HMSA Quest, AlohaCare Quest, ‘Ohana Quest, UHC Community Plan (HI Medicaid), Cash
Office Location(s): Telehealth Only
Availability: Weekday (8am–5pm), Evenings (5pm+)
Clinical Populations: Teens, Adults, Couples, Families, Seniors, Local/Native Hawaiian, Military/Veterans
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Premarital & Marital Counseling, Family Therapy, Parent Coaching, Co-Parenting, Divorce Adjustment, EFT Couples, Attachment/Bonding
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief, Anger, Stress, Self-Esteem/Identity, Life Transitions, Personality & Mood Disorders, Complex Trauma, Dissociation
Other Specialties: Addiction/Recovery, ADHD, Autism/Neurodiversity, Domestic Violence, Crisis/Suicide Prevention, Career, Family Reunification, Women’s Issues, Faith-Integrated Care

🌿 Mainstream Providers (Alphabetical)

Ashley Renea (DNP, MSN/MEd, APRN-Rx, PMHNP-BC) – Ola Kai Behavioral Hawaii, LLC
Website: olakaibehavioralhawaii.com
Email: Connect@ashleyarenea.com
Phone: 808-214-9433
Licensed States: Arizona, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMAA, UHA, United Healthcare (Commercial), HMSA Quest, BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS), VA CCN, HWMG, Triwest, Tricare, Cash
Office Location(s): Telehealth Only
Clinical Populations: Children (7–12), Teens, Adults, Military/Veterans, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ Affirming
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Parent Coaching/Child Behavior, Medication Management
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Life Transitions & Adjustment, Mood Disorders
Other Specialties: First Responders/Healthcare Professionals

Christine Jean Heath (Executive Director) – Hawai’i Counseling & Education Center
Website: hcechawaii.com
Email: info@hcec.com
Phone: 612-702-6539
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMAA, UHA, United Healthcare (Commercial), HMSA Quest, ‘Ohana Quest, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan (HI Medicaid), Blue Care Network, Blue Shield, BCBS, CIGNA, VA CCN, WellCare, HWMG, TriWest, Tricare, Cash
Clinical Populations: Teens, Adults, Couples, Families, Seniors, Military/Veterans, BIPOC, Local/Native Hawaiian, LGBTQ+ Affirming
Relationship Specialties: Premarital & Marital Counseling, Domestic Violence, Blended Families, Parent Coaching, Co-Parenting, Divorce Adjustment, Attachment/Bonding
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief, Anger (Court & General), Stress, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Personality & Mood Disorders, Substance Use
Other Specialties: Addiction, Eating Disorders, Chronic Illness, Autism/Neurodiversity, ADHD, Court-Involved, Family Reunification, Narcissism & Narcissistic Abuse

Cynthia Totty (LMHC, NCC) – Pacific Family Solutions
Email: ctotty63@gmail.com
Phone: 808-365-6320
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMSA Quest, Cash
Office Location(s): Keaau, Telehealth
Clinical Populations: Children (0–12), Teens, Adults, Couples, Families, Seniors, Military/Veterans, BIPOC, Local/Native Hawaiian, LGBTQ+ Affirming
Relationship Specialties: Premarital & Marital Counseling, EFT Couples, High-Conflict Couples, Domestic Violence, Blended Families, Parent Coaching, Co-Parenting, Divorce Adjustment, Attachment/Bonding, Foster/Adoptive Families, Pet Therapy (dog/kittens)
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief, Anger, Stress, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Personality & Mood Disorders, Perinatal/Postpartum, Complex Trauma, Dissociation
Other Specialties: Addiction, Eating Disorders, Chronic Illness, Autism/Neurodiversity, ADHD, LGBTQ+ Family Reconciliation, Crisis/Suicide Prevention, Career/Academic Counseling, Narcissism & Narcissistic Abuse, First Responders

D Kalei Pi’ena (Therapist) – ‘Olena Counseling
Email: olenacounseling@gmail.com
Phone: 808-557-4546
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMAA, UHA, United, HMSA Quest, AlohaCare Quest, ‘Ohana Quest, UHC Community Plan (HI Medicaid), WellCare, Cash
Office Location(s): Hilo, Telehealth
Clinical Populations: Teens, Adults, Families, Seniors, Military/Veterans, BIPOC, Local/Native Hawaiian, LGBTQ+ Affirming
Relationship Specialties: Divorce Adjustment, Foster/Adoptive Families
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief, Anger (Court & General), Stress, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Perinatal/Postpartum, Complex Trauma, Dissociation
Other Specialties: Addiction, ADHD, Crisis/Suicide Prevention, First Responders

Dr. Jessica Carroll (PhD, Licensed Psychologist) – Ka Hoku Kai Counseling Center, LLC
Website: kahokukaicounseling.com
Email: drcarroll@kahokukaicounseling.com
Phone: 808-345-4863
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, Kaiser, HMAA, UHA, United, HMSA Quest, AlohaCare Quest, ‘Ohana Quest, UHC Community Plan (HI Medicaid), CIGNA, WellCare, HWMG, TriWest, Medicare, Cash
Office Location(s): Hilo, Telehealth
Clinical Populations: Children (0–12), Teens, Adults, LGBTQ+ Affirming
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Parent Coaching
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Autism Spectrum, ADHD
Other Specialties: Eating Disorders, Neurodiversity, ADHD

Glenn Pressel (LMFT) – Glenn Pressel LMFT
Website: glennpresseltherapy.com
Email: glennpressel@gmail.com
Phone: 808-989-4145
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, Kaiser, HMAA, UHA, United Healthcare (Commercial), Tricare, Cash
Office Location(s): Telehealth Only
Availability: Weekday Evenings (5pm+)
Clinical Populations: Teens, Adults, Couples, Families, Seniors, Military/Veterans
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Premarital & Marital Counseling, Family Therapy, Parent Coaching, EFT Couples, Attachment/Bonding
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief & Loss, Stress, Self-Esteem/Identity, Life Transitions, Personality & Mood Disorders, Complex Trauma, Dissociation
Other Specialties: Addiction/Recovery, ADHD, Autism/Neurodiversity, Domestic Violence, Court-Involved, Crisis/Suicide Prevention, Narcissism & Narcissistic Abuse, Family Reunification, First Responders/Healthcare

Heather Pierucki (LMHC, Owner) – ChangeWorks Hawaii
Website: heatherpierucki.com
Email: heather@changeworkshawaii.com
Phone: 808-797-7623
Licensed States: Arizona, Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: Cash Only
Office Location(s): Telehealth Only
Clinical Populations: Adults
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief, Stress, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Complex Trauma
Other Specialties: Neurodiversity, ADHD, Narcissism & Narcissistic Abuse, First Responders

Joseph Delorenzo (MA, LMHC) – Mental Health Kokua
Email: joseph.delorenzo@mhkhawaii.org
Phone: 808-737-2523
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMSA Quest, HMAA, UHA, United, Cash
Office Location(s): Honolulu, HI; Telehealth
Availability: Weekday (8am–5pm)
Clinical Populations: Adults, Seniors, Military/Veterans, BIPOC, Local/Native Hawaiian, LGBTQ+ Affirming
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Marital Counseling
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief, Mood Disorders, Psychosis, Serious Mental Illness
Other Specialties: Addiction/Recovery, Domestic Violence, Court-Involved, Crisis/Suicide Prevention

Kauka Yamaguchi (MA, LMHC) – Mental Wellness Clinic of Hawaii
Website: mentalwellnesshawaii.com
Email: info@mentalwellnesshawaii.com
Phone: 808-585-0020
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMSA Quest, HMAA, UHA, United, AlohaCare, ‘Ohana, UHC Community Plan, Tricare, Medicare, Cash
Office Location(s): Honolulu, HI; Telehealth
Availability: Weekday (8am–5pm), Weekday Evenings (5pm+)
Clinical Populations: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Military/Veterans, BIPOC, Local/Native Hawaiian
Relationship Specialties: Family Therapy, Co-Parenting Support, Divorce Adjustment, Attachment Issues
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Mood Disorders, ADHD
Other Specialties: Addiction/Recovery, Autism/Neurodiversity, Crisis Counseling

Leah Solomon (LMHC) – Hale Ke Alaula
Website: halekealaula.com
Email: info@halekealaula.com
Phone: 808-987-2812
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMAA, UHA, United, Cash
Office Location(s): Hilo, HI; Telehealth
Availability: Weekday (8am–5pm)
Clinical Populations: Children (0–12), Teens, Adults, Couples, Families
Relationship Specialties: Premarital & Marital Counseling, Family Therapy, Parent Coaching, Co-Parenting, Divorce Adjustment
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADHD, Behavioral Issues, School Adjustment
Other Specialties: Play Therapy, Art/Expressive Therapy, Crisis Counseling

Mark Kimura (PhD, LMHC, NCC) – Pacific Mental Health
Website: pacificmentalhealth.org
Email: info@pacificmentalhealth.org
Phone: 808-345-1234
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMSA Quest, HMAA, UHA, United, Cash
Office Location(s): Hilo, HI; Telehealth
Availability: Weekday (8am–5pm)
Clinical Populations: Adults, Seniors, Military/Veterans, BIPOC, Local/Native Hawaiian, LGBTQ+ Affirming
Relationship Specialties: Individual Counseling, Marital Counseling
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Grief, Mood Disorders
Other Specialties: Immigration/Acculturation, Academic/Career Counseling

Michael K. Martin (MA, LMHC) – Michael K Martin Counseling
Website: michaelkmartincounseling.com
Email: michael@michaelkmartincounseling.com
Phone: 808-357-0763
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMAA, UHA, United, HMSA Quest, Cash
Office Location(s): Telehealth Only
Availability: Weekend Mornings
Clinical Populations: Adults, Couples, Seniors, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ Affirming
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Premarital & Marital Counseling, EFT Couples, Attachment/Bonding
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief, Anger, Stress, Self-Esteem/Identity, Life Transitions, Personality & Mood Disorders
Other Specialties: Addiction/Recovery, ADHD, Autism/Neurodiversity, Domestic Violence, Court-Involved, Crisis/Suicide Prevention, Chronic Illness/Pain

Nikki Kaaialii (LMHC) – Roots Counseling Studio
Email: rootscounselingstudio@gmail.com
Phone: 808-519-5718
Licensed States: Hawaii
Office Location(s): Hilo, HI (Kaumana); Telehealth
Availability: Weekday Evenings (5pm+)
Clinical Populations: Teens, Adults, Couples, Families, BIPOC, Local/Native Hawaiian
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Premarital & Marital Counseling, Family Therapy, Parent Coaching, EFT Couples, Attachment/Bonding
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief, Anger, Stress, Self-Esteem/Identity, Life Transitions, Personality & Mood Disorders, Complex Trauma
Other Specialties: ADHD, Domestic Violence, Court-Involved, Crisis/Suicide Prevention, Women’s Issues

Nikki Stephens (Pre-Licensed MFT) – Nourish by Insight
Website: hawaii.nourishbyinsight.com
Email: nourishbyinsight@gmail.com
Phone: 808-765-1758
Licensed States: Hawaii
Office Location(s): Telehealth Only
Availability: Weekday (8am–5pm), Evenings (5pm+)
Clinical Populations: Adults, Couples, Families, BIPOC, Local/Native Hawaiian, LGBTQ+ Affirming
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Marital Counseling, PACT (Level 1), Attachment/Bonding
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma & PTSD, Stress, Self-Esteem/Identity, Couples Therapy, Domestic Violence
Other Specialties: Autism/Neurodiversity, ADHD/Executive Functioning, Immigration/Acculturation, Narcissistic Abuse

Raymond Arvizo (MA, LMFT) – Arvizo Family Therapy
Website: arvizofamilytherapy.com
Email: info@arvizofamilytherapy.com
Phone: 808-387-6441
Licensed States: Hawaii, California
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMAA, UHA, United, Cash
Office Location(s): Telehealth Only
Availability: Weekday (8am–5pm), Evenings (5pm+)
Clinical Populations: Teens, Adults, Couples, Families
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Premarital & Marital Counseling, Family Therapy, Gottman Method, EFT Couples, Attachment/Bonding
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief, Anger, Stress, Self-Esteem/Identity, Life Transitions, Personality & Mood Disorders
Other Specialties: ADHD/Executive Functioning

Shana Laririt (LMHC) – Kauhale Counseling
Website: kauhalecounseling.com
Email: info@kauhalecounseling.com
Phone: 808-443-7865
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMSA Quest, HMAA, UHA, United, AlohaCare, ‘Ohana, UHC Community Plan, Cash
Office Location(s): Kona, HI; Telehealth
Availability: Weekday (8am–5pm), Evenings (5pm+)
Clinical Populations: Teens, Adults, Families, Seniors, Local/Native Hawaiian, BIPOC
Relationship Specialties: Premarital & Marital Counseling, Family Therapy, Parent Coaching, Co-Parenting, Attachment Issues
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, Stress, Mood Disorders
Other Specialties: Domestic Violence, Crisis Counseling, First Responders

Shane Yoshida (DO, Psychiatrist) – LifeSpring Psychiatric Clinic, Inc.
Website: lifespringhawaii.com
Email: info@lifespringhawaii.com
Phone: 808-218-7488
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMAA, UHA, United, HMSA Quest, AlohaCare Quest, ‘Ohana Quest, UHC Community Plan (HI Medicaid), Cash
Office Location(s): Telehealth; 91-2226 Kaiwawalo Street, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Availability: Weekday (8am–5pm)
Clinical Populations: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Premarital & Marital Counseling, Family Therapy
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief & Loss, Mood Disorders, ADHD
Other Specialties: Substance Use & Addiction

Sharon Yoshida (LCSW, Executive Director) – LifeSpring Counseling Ministries
Website: lifespringhawaii.com
Email: info@lifespringhawaii.com
Phone: 808-218-7488
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMAA, UHA, United, HMSA Quest, AlohaCare Quest, ‘Ohana Quest, UHC Community Plan (HI Medicaid), Cash
Office Location(s): Telehealth; 91-2226 Kaiwawalo Street, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Availability: Weekday (8am–5pm)
Clinical Populations: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Premarital & Marital Counseling, Family Therapy
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief & Loss, Mood Disorders, ADHD
Other Specialties: Substance Use & Addiction

Shawn Nitta (LCSW, Clinical Director) – LifeSpring Counseling Ministries
Website: lifespringhawaii.com
Email: info@lifespringhawaii.com
Phone: 808-218-7488
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMAA, UHA, United, HMSA Quest, AlohaCare Quest, ‘Ohana Quest, UHC Community Plan (HI Medicaid), Cash
Office Location(s): Telehealth; 91-2226 Kaiwawalo Street, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Availability: Weekday (8am–5pm)
Clinical Populations: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Premarital & Marital Counseling, Family Therapy
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief & Loss, Mood Disorders, ADHD
Other Specialties: Substance Use & Addiction

Sylvia De Faria (LAC, LSW) – Sylvia De Faria Counseling
Email: sylviadefaria7@gmail.com
Phone: 520-870-5577
Licensed States: Hawaii, Arizona
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMAA, UHA, United, Cash
Office Location(s): Telehealth Only
Clinical Populations: Teens, Adults, BIPOC, Local/Native Hawaiian, Military/Veterans
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Marital Counseling, EFT Couples, Attachment/Bonding
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss, Stress, Self-Esteem/Identity, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, ADHD
Other Specialties: Addiction/Recovery, ADHD, Autism/Neurodiversity, Women’s Issues

Tiana Samonte (MA, M.Ed., LMFT) – Sunflower Family Wellness
Website: sunflowerfamilywellness.com
Email: tiana@sunflowerfamilywellness.com
Phone: 808-468-3190
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMAA, UHA, United, HMSA Quest, AlohaCare Quest, ‘Ohana Quest, UHC Community Plan (HI Medicaid), Cash
Office Location(s): Telehealth; 917 Kalanianaole Ave., Hilo, HI 96720
Availability: Weekday (8am–5pm), Evenings (5pm+)
Clinical Populations: Children (0–6), Children (7–12), Teens, Adults, Couples, Families, BIPOC, Local/Native Hawaiian
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Premarital & Marital Counseling, Family Therapy, Parent Coaching, Co-Parenting, EFT Couples, Attachment/Bonding
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief, Anger, Stress, Self-Esteem/Identity, Life Transitions, Personality & Mood Disorders, Complex Trauma
Other Specialties: ADHD, Domestic Violence, Court-Involved, Crisis/Suicide Prevention, Chronic Illness/Pain, Women’s Issues

Vanessa Turpin (LMFT) – All Points North
Website: apn.com/vanessaturpin | Social: linkedin.com/in/vanessamturpin, instagram.com/vanessamturpin
Email: vanessa@vanessaturpin.com
Phone: 808-207-7400
Licensed States: Hawaii, Florida, Colorado
Insurance Accepted: Cash
Office Location(s): Telehealth Only
Availability: Weekday (8am–5pm), Evenings (5pm+)
Clinical Populations: Teens, Adults, Couples, Families, Seniors, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Local/Native Hawaiian
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Premarital & Marital Counseling, Family Therapy, EFT Couples, Attachment/Bonding
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief, Anger, Stress, Self-Esteem/Identity, Life Transitions, Personality & Mood Disorders, Complex Trauma, Dissociation
Other Specialties: Addiction/Recovery, ADHD, Domestic Violence, Court-Involved, Crisis/Suicide Prevention, Career, Chronic Illness/Pain, Women’s Issues

Victoria Washington (LMHC)
Website: afterraincomesthesun.com
Email: victoriawashingtonlpc@gmail.com
Phone: 718-612-9470
Licensed States: Hawaii, Maryland, Texas
Insurance Accepted: Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS), CIGNA, Cash
Office Location(s): Oahu, Telehealth
Clinical Populations: Adults, Military/Veterans
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Divorce Adjustment
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief & Loss, Life Transitions & Adjustment, Mood Disorders, Perinatal/Postpartum
Other Specialties: Chronic Illness/Pain, Immigration/Acculturation, First Responders/Healthcare Professionals

William Vidalon (MA, MFT) – Akua Family Therapy
Website: akuafamilytherapy.net
Email: connect@akuafamilytherapy.net
Phone: 808-646-3150
Licensed States: Hawaii
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMAA, UHA, United, HMSA Quest, Cash
Office Location(s): Telehealth Only
Availability: Weekday (8am–5pm), Evenings (5pm+)
Clinical Populations: Adults, Couples, Families, BIPOC, Local/Native Hawaiian
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Premarital & Marital Counseling, Family Therapy, Parent Coaching, Co-Parenting, EFT Couples, Attachment/Bonding
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief, Anger, Stress, Self-Esteem/Identity, Life Transitions, Personality & Mood Disorders, Complex Trauma
Other Specialties: ADHD, Domestic Violence, Court-Involved, Crisis/Suicide Prevention, Career, Chronic Illness/Pain, Women’s Issues

Zoey Faught (CEO) – Presence of Mind, Inc.
Website: presence-of-mind.com
Email: support@presence-of-mind.com
Phone: 808-867-8929
Licensed States: Hawaii, Washington
Insurance Accepted: HMSA, HMAA, UHA, United, Cash (planning Medicare/WellCare with ‘Ohana)
Office Location(s): Telehealth Only
Clinical Populations: Teens, Adults, Couples, Families, Seniors, Military/Veterans, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ Affirming
Relationship Specialties: Individual Relationship Processing, Premarital & Marital Counseling, Family Therapy, Parent Coaching, Co-Parenting, Divorce Adjustment
Mental Health Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief, Mood Disorders, Complex Trauma, Dissociation
Other Specialties: Addiction/Recovery, ADHD/Executive Functioning, Chronic Pain, Autism/Neurodiversity, Court-Involved, Crisis/Suicide Prevention, Family Reunification, Narcissistic Abuse

Akua Family Therapy is a small group practice located in Kurtistown on the Big Island, led by owner and director Aaron Collins, LMFT. We provide client-centered therapy services with the option of Christian integration upon request. In addition to serving individuals, couples, and families, Aaron is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor with a passion for mentoring and supporting the professional community. He also facilitates a monthly gathering for like-minded Christian therapists and counselors to connect, encourage one another, and discuss clinical, business, and professional topics relevant to our field. It is a blessing to share this referral list with you, and we hope it serves as a valuable resource for you and those you support.

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