Britney Kunihiro

Aloha! I’m Britney Kunihiro, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing in-person and telehealth therapy for adolescents, young adults, and adults across Hawaiʻi. Born and raised in Hilo, I value the unique strengths, culture, and lived experiences that shape our local communities.

I have over 10 years of experience supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, stress, trauma responses, life transitions, and relationship or family challenges. I offer a supportive, collaborative space where clients can slow down, feel understood, and work toward meaningful change at their own pace.

I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and am licensed in the state of Hawai'i.

My approach is collaborative and client-centered, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and person-centered care. I focus on helping clients build practical coping tools, increase emotional awareness, and better understand patterns that may be contributing to distress.

I believe therapy should be individualized rather than one-size-fits-all. I work with clients to identify strengths, clarify goals, and move toward meaningful and sustainable change in a way that feels manageable and supportive.

The first session is focused on understanding what brings you to therapy and what you hope to work on. I’ll ask questions about your current concerns and history, but you can share at your own pace and level of comfort.

Together, we’ll begin identifying goals and what support may look like moving forward. My goal is for you to leave the first session with a clearer sense of direction and whether working together feels like a good fit.