Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master's of Science in Counseling Psychology. Clinical experience involves 19+ years working within the mental health field for the State of Hawaii. The scope of her work spans across different populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and families allowing her to develop a well-rounded understanding of the best practices and treatment approaches involving mental health. Preferred therapies include Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, Reality Therapy, and Positive Psychology. Her philosophy is strength-based, humanistic and culturally sensitive to focus on the individual’s immediate needs. The objective is to foster personal growth, resilience, and assist with processing events which may be impacting current circumstances. She is also passionate about helping individuals navigate through challenges and honors the process that all individuals can benefit from support where they are recognized, acknowledged, and validated for their experiences. Finally, she believes therapy can transform lives and values the opportunity to support individuals on their journey towards healing and well-being.