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Dr. Akoni Kanaele

Therapist(She/Her)
13 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Family issues, Anger management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Aloha, my name is Akoni Kanaele. I provide compassionate, culturally responsive support that is trauma informed. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment. I work with individuals navigating stress, relationships, life transitions, emotional challenges, and personal growth. My approach focuses on building on each client’s strengths, developing practical coping skills, and creating meaningful, positive change.

My approach to therapy

My approach is compassionate, relationship-based, and client-centered. I focus on building trust and creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and respected. I help clients recognize their strengths, develop practical coping skills, and work toward meaningful goals. Areas of focus include stress, emotional regulation, relationships, life transitions, personal growth, and resilience.

What you can expect from me

I create a supportive, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can feel comfortable being themselves. Together, we identify meaningful goals, build on existing strengths, develop practical coping and communication skills, and work toward greater confidence, stability, and overall well-being.

About me

  • I identify as
    Pacific Islander, Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Inquisitive, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    13 years of experience
  • Training
    Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy at Argosy University, PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at CalSouthern University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Hawaii)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Hawaii, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Anger management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Relational, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Humanistic, Strength-Based, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English