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Amy Nakanishi, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Hawaii

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in HI More info Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, LMFTs, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

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Hi there, I'm Amy!

Hi, my name is Amy Nakanishi and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have spent the past sixteen years at a non-profit agency working with individuals, couples, and families dealing with relational conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

My approach

I utilize a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach tailoring a variety of therapeutic techniques to each individual’s goals.

My focus

I have worked with a variety of ages dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.

My communication style

Within the therapeutic relationship, communication is supportive and collaborative. Through the therapeutic relationship, we are able to uncover and build upon strengths and insight to enhance your life.

My first session with you

The first sessions will be focused on building rapport to ensure you feel safe, secure, and comfortable. These sessions are for you and the priority is establishing a safe space where you can feel seen and heard.

About Amy

Specialities

  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
  • Relationship Issues

Methods

  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counseling
  • Client Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Couples Therapy
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Grief Therapy
  • Interpersonal
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Supportive
  • Trauma Focused

Practice

License

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) More info Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, LMFTs, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA, Carelon, Cigna, Decent, and Kaiser Permanente (Hawaii)

Languages spoken

  • English

Education

  • Master of Science Psychology (MSPSY) - Chaminade University of Honolulu (06/2011) Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Social Work - University of Hawaii (05/2007)

Session Information

  • Video session
  • 60 minutes

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