My passion is serving high-risk teens, trauma survivors, people with relationship issues, and christians looking to align their faith with therapy. I utilize an experiential approach that pushes clients to discover their strengths, dig deep and experience change right away. I also practice EMDR to help clients alleviate the detrimental effects of trauma. 

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I am originally from Wailua, Kauai. I currently reside with my wife of seven years, Rebecca and son, Azariah, in central Oahu. My calling as a therapist began after ending an intense relationship. That experience created a deep sense of empathy towards those who have ever been hurt and in a vulnerable place.

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I received my Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University in 2012. Since 2016, I have been serving as a behavioral health specialist at Kamehameha Schools, where I  work with students and their families to deal with issues such as depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, abuse, grief, interpersonal and family crises.

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In addition to my work at Kamehameha Schools and private practice, I am currently serving as the Interim Director of Music at Trinity Church Central Oahu. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my wife and son, producing music, spearfishing, and jiu jitsu. I thank the Lord Jesus for giving me the opportunity to fulfill my calling. All glory goes to Him alone. 

SPECIALIZATIONS:

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• Trauma

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) 

• Teens/Adolescents 

• Christian Counseling 

• Relationship Issues

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Stress Management 

• Anger

• School Problems

• Mindfulness 

• Creative Arts

• Gottman Method 

• Experiential Approach