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Kawika Huston

(he/him)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Accepts

Aetna, Ambetter Washington, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross Washington, Quest Behavioral Health, and Regence BlueShield

Specializes in

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Family Issues, Grief, Loss, and LGBTQIA+

Great to meet you!

Life can feel overwhelming -especially when you’re trying to navigate anxiety, depression, or big life changes - while also feeling unseen or misunderstood. Maybe you’re part of the queer/LGBTQIA+ community, questioning your identity, or supporting a person who is. Perhaps you’re facing grief, relationship struggles, unresolved trauma, or just trying to keep up in a hectic world. If you’re feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure how to move forward - you are not alone. And I’m glad you’ve taken the steps to get yourself here.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I often work in the here-&-now, highlighting what might be emerging within the therapeutic relationship. I highlight patterns that you report & I observe, & we explore why those patterns exist, what use they might have for you, & if it might benefit you to experiment with changing them. My goal is to help you determine how you want to live your own life.

What you can expect from our first session

Quickly schedule a free consultation with me by selecting an appointment using the scheduling tool on this page. Phone consultations are a good chance for us both to see if we are a good mutual fit for working together.

I also subcontract with the Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma, where queer youth & young adults across WA state can access vouchers that can be redeemed for counseling sessions. Please visit oasisyouthcenter.org for additional information.

Have questions or want to schedule a free initial consultation? Reach out today!


Kawika's style is

Affirming
Open-minded
Solution-oriented

Insurance carriers Kawika accepts

Aetna
Ambetter Washington
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Premera Blue Cross Washington
Quest Behavioral Health
Regence BlueShield of Washington

More about Kawika

MEd (Master of Education) at Puget Sound University
License type: LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Washington)
Gender: Cisgender Male
Ethnicity: Pacific Islander, Asian, Caucasian, and South Asian
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, Depression, OCD, Stress, Anger Management, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Identity Issues, Trauma, PTSD, and Transgender Issues
Modalities: Relational, Trauma Focused CBT, Experiential, Gestalt, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Positive Psychology, Humanistic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Schema, Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Modification, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Psychodynamic