Trauma & Abuse Recovery Therapy — Online in Hawaii & California

We can start without the whole story

You may be carrying shame, guilt, anger, or feelings that are difficult to name. You may be functioning well in some parts of life while finding other moments overwhelming. You do not need to explain every experience before we can begin a conversation about what you need now. I want our work to make room for the person you are, not only the experiences that brought you here.

A trauma-focused, practical approach

I use a trauma-focused and culturally sensitive approach, and often draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. We can explore how experiences connect with current thoughts, emotions, and behavior, then practice tools that fit your goals. Our work may include noticing a thought that feels like a fact, making room for a difficult feeling, or looking more closely at a recurring response. The pace and focus are something we discuss together; Every person follows a different path, and we will set goals and pace together.

Your context belongs in the conversation

Family, culture, identity, and the demands of daily life can all shape how an experience is understood. I do not expect one explanation to fit everyone. I also work with serious mental illness, mood concerns, anger, and substance use, so we can talk about more than one concern rather than assuming each experience happens in isolation. Whether I can offer the right kind of support depends on a conversation about your needs and the limits of online outpatient care.

What should I ask before starting?