Post Graduate / Pre-Licensure Mental Health Counselor
Using a blend of several therapeutic modalities to guide you toward awareness and healing as you work on your goals: the success of our sessions will depend upon the ability to get honest with yourself. I want you to feel empowered in this process, so I let you take the lead on how each session starts or what you feel needs to be addressed most urgently. But no worries if you draw a blank, just a few questions usually get the ball rolling. From there it can be a winding road and you never know what you will uncover or what insights you will gain. The process is pretty amazing. If you are open to it and it seems helpful, we can also incorporate mindfulness, deep breathing, or meditation.
In the first session your relevant information will be gathered to build a picture of you and the systems you operate within. From there we may focus on the issues at hand nor past trauma that is still playing a part in your subconscious and making life bumpier. The goal is often to make the unconscious, conscious and the unknown, known. From there we discover what is needed to heal, rethink how we react to triggers, and forge a path forward in a healthier mindset. Of course, this is a general description and your sessions will be tailored to your needs.
I was born and raised on the east coast of the mainland, but Hawai’i feels more like home than any other place I have been. I lived on Maui for 7 years then left to pursue a higher education. I returned just a few months before the pandemic hit with a Master’s Degree in Community Mental Health and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. My goal now is to become licensed in the state of Hawaii as a Mental Health Counselor. I am currently earning hours toward that goal as I practice under licensed supervisor, Amanda Courter, LCSW, CCM.
After a total of ten years living on island, I still love the land, the culture, and the people. My goal is to give back to the community, helping one person at a time. The counseling process takes a great deal of energy, but on those days when a client has a break-through or they make a big connection, there is a wonderful, this is so worth it moment. It gives my life purpose. I’d be honored to join you on your journey of healing and self-discovery