Online Therapists based in Honolulu Hawaii, Specializing in Relationships, Anxiety, and Trauma.

Absolutely. While based in Honolulu we provide 100% online counseling services across Oahu, Honolulu, Aiea, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. Our secure Telehealth platform allows you to attend sessions from the comfort and privacy of your home.

Yes, we accept several insurance plans, including HMSA, Tricare Prime and Select. Military One Source, VA community Care Network, UHA, HMAA, Cigna, United Health Care and others. We provide a personalized matching service to ensure your therapist is compatible with both your clinical needs and your specific insurance provider.

No one is immune to life’s challenges. In general, therapy can benefit you if you feel that something is “off” or if you are not sleeping well, lack focus at work, have little appetite, are stress eating, or have strained or distant relationships with friends and loved ones. Also, if you feel “blue” or “emotionally numb” or struggle with reoccurring feelings of depression, anxiety, anger etc., and things just aren’t getting better, or you recognize that you tend to think a lot of negative thoughts, these are all pretty strong indicators that seeking out a trained professional can help.

Therapy provides a confidential, non-judgmental space to gain a fresh perspective on life’s challenges. By working with a licensed counselor, you can develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, improve communication in your marriage, and break through negative patterns that keep you feeling stuck. At Serenity Counseling, we focus on solution-oriented techniques that help you move from surviving to thriving.

You don’t have to be in a “crisis” to benefit from therapy. Many people seek counseling to proactively manage stress, navigate life transitions like a PCS move, or simply understand themselves better. If you feel overwhelmed, find it difficult to manage daily emotions, or notice that your relationships are suffering, therapy can provide the tools you need to regain control and find balance.

People go to therapy for many reasons, from treating clinical depression and PTSD to improving self-esteem and parenting skills. It is right for you if you are ready to explore your thoughts and behaviors in a safe environment. If you’ve tried solving problems on your own and feel like you’re hitting a wall, a professional therapist can offer the expertise and clinical insight needed to create lasting change.

While friends offer support, a licensed therapist provides an objective, neutral perspective and evidence-based strategies (like CBT) to help you break negative patterns. Our sessions are completely confidential, providing a safe space to “talk story” or dive into deeper concerns. Check our Therapist page to learn more about our therapist. 

Certified by Hal Runkel, our Scream-Free™ approach teaches you how to lead with calm rather than anxiety or anger. It’s not about “counting to ten”; it’s about managing your own emotional reactivity so you can stay connected to your spouse and children even during heated conflicts.

Yes. We specialize in the unique challenges faced by military members and their dependents, including deployment separations, reintegration, and the stress of frequent moves. We help couples build “military strong” relationships through better communication and trust.

People go to therapy for many reasons, from treating clinical depression and PTSD to improving self-esteem and parenting skills. It is right for you if you are ready to explore your thoughts and behaviors in a safe environment. If you’ve tried solving problems on your own and feel like you’re hitting a wall, a professional therapist can offer the expertise and clinical insight needed to create lasting change. We encourage you to think of it like a mental massage, just as the body needs to relax from time to time so does the mind. 

At our Hawaii-based practice, therapy is a collaborative conversation. In your first session, we “talk story” to understand your history and goals. Subsequent sessions focus on your current struggles, where we use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or the Scream-Free™ method to help you process emotions and practice new skills. It’s a dedicated time just for you, focused entirely on your growth.

Research shows that for many mental health conditions, a combination of medication and psychotherapy is the most effective approach. While medication can help manage chemical imbalances and physical symptoms, psychotherapy (talk therapy) addresses the underlying behaviors, triggers, and thought patterns. We work alongside your primary care physician or psychiatrist to ensure you have a holistic, well-rounded treatment plan.

Yes. Confidentiality is the cornerstone of the therapeutic relationship. As licensed professionals in Hawaii, we follow strict HIPAA guidelines and ethical standards. Your sessions are private, and your information is never shared without your written consent, with the only legal exceptions being situations involving immediate safety or harm to yourself or others.