Addiction is a treatable, chronic disease. Genetics, brain chemistry, environmental factors, and life experiences all play a role in the disease, and past trauma is often at the root of many addictions. For many who struggle with addiction, it can be helpful to know that risk factors and levels vary by person, but like any chronic condition, focusing on the cause and the symptoms in treatment offer the best chance for recovery.
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Elemental Guidance, LLC offers family, couple, individual, and group therapy/counseling services in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Services are provided by local Marriage & Family Therapists who understand how to help you move through depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, infidelity, parenting, and more. Call today to start living the life you've imagined! Whether a family, couple, groups...
It can be hard to be a person. I provide affirming and holistic care to individuals, couples, and multi-partner relationships around issues of grief and loss, significant life changes, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal challenges. I tend to be an active therapist and have a pragmatic approach to my work. I will align with you to identify what is causing you pain, confusion, or discomfort a...
I have a flair for helping people effect positive change in their lives. My offices are comfortable safe spaces to talk about difficult things and make tough decisions. The road to emotional wellness can be painful and challenging, so I try very hard to be encouraging and supportive while change is occurring. Hurt, pain and anger do not define who we are; it opens our emotional pathways to info...
People seek therapy for various reasons. Sometimes a person is impacted by a specific life event/crisis. Alternately, a person may feel stuck; overwhelmed and confused realizing the way he/she has dealt with issues just hasn't seemed to work. Working together, we will engage in a collaborative learning process exploring issues bringing you to therapy. We will utilize the therapy process to...
Does life often seem stuck in patterns that repeat over and over? Feel powerless or helpless to change that experience? Do you frequently feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, self-conscious, or fearful? Ever wonder why you feel the way you feel, and think the way you think, and why it is so hard to make permanent change? Do you want more control, insight, and power to achieve personal...
I am accepting new referrals using telehealth now. I am especially looking for patients who are interested in group therapy for compulsive sexual behavior. If I am not available, I can refer you to one of my colleagues at our clinic. I really enjoy working with motivated clients who are seeking help to resolve problems in their life. Some things are simple but other things are quite complex. I...
ADHD Authority, Harvard Professor, Psychiatrist Dr. Ned Hallowell, "If you have a chance to work with Kristin, don't think twice. I have referred clients to her and can tell you, she has magic. Not only does she have all the knowledge she needs, but she has the knack, the understanding & natural empathy of one who has been there, of one who really burns to make sure others do not suffer the way...
It is common to experience stress and difficulty in everyday life. We may know exactly what the problem is, or we may be unaware of what is going on or how to make changes to resolve our difficulty. Coming into therapy can help us organize and understand what is happening in our lives. Therapy can also empower us to choose how we want to respond to our daily circumstances that fits with our...
You just lost your loved one to unexpected, traumatic death or long-term illness; I can hold your grief. You’re beginning a new relationship and want to “get this one right,” or maybe you and your partner are surviving infidelity, want to open your relationship to others, or struggle with intimacy; I can help you communicate. You’re in addiction recovery and want to compliment your work with...
I am a licensed marriage & family therapist, and a certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC-II), with additional training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) treatment for trauma related distress. My focus is on the treatment of trauma, and how trauma manifests itself in each of my clients' lives. Untreated trauma often shows itself as substance abuse, depression, compulsi...
I have been working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples for both mental health and substance abuse counseling for over 20 years. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families using a client driven, strengths based approach. I utilize a variety of techniques including psychodynamic, CBT, DBT and others. My specialties include working with depression, anxiety, substa...
Therapy is a collaborative process where you, the client, have a judgement-free zone to explore issues that may be impacting your quality of life. We will work together to identify thought patterns, examine behaviors, process emotions, and explore values and beliefs. It is my belief that through this process you can gain the insight needed to achieve desired change. Though I work with a wide ra...
Welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in individual and couples therapy. Couples can run into some uncharted areas of their lives that can be a real hurdle to overcome. Best that we first meet individually to gain the unique perspective that each of you have in the relationship. You recognize that issues need to be addressed so take that time individually to speak your m...
Life doesn't come with instructions, and sometimes going through it on your own can be daunting. I enjoy working with adolescents, teens, and young adults presenting with relationship issues, finding personal authenticity, building self-esteem, and stress management. I find psychology and the human experience endlessly fascinating, and believe therapy can usher in change and transformation. The...
People often describe me as "down to earth" and "easy to talk to" which helps clients open up and work through issues more deeply. Using evidence-based approaches, I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness and humanistic psychology to help clients move forward in meaningful ways. I tailor therapy to each individual and addresses many dimensions of a person's life, including fami...
