Makahala Hepburn

Makahala, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, offers a holistic approach to therapy, drawing from a diverse range of modalities to support her clients' unique needs. With expertise in EMDR, group therapy, Somatic Experiencing, individual therapy, family and couples counseling, and end-of life counseling.

Makahala is committed to providing comprehensive care to individuals from young adults to senior citizens.

With over 20 years of experience, Makahala creates a warm and safe environment where clients can explore and heal from emotional and overwhelming mental stress. She utilizes validation, active listening, support, mindfulness, reflection, and problem-solving techniques to guide her clients through their therapeutic journey.

Passionate about empowering her clients, Makahala works collaboratively to develop individualized treatment plans aimed at achieving realistic and positive outcomes. She fosters compassion and support, helping clients unravel painful issues and equipping them with effective tools to move forward and thrive.

Makahala specializes in trauma and victim therapy but also addresses a wide range of concerns, including crisis intervention, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, divorce, separation, and work-related challenges. Her intuitive, compassionate, and down-to-earth approach makes therapy accessible and transformative for all her clients.

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• EMDR
• Group Therapy
• EFT/TFT
• Individual Therapy
• Family & Couples Counseling
• End of Life Counseling
• Trauma/Victim Therapy
• Rapid Resolution Therapy

I offer a professional and holistic yet, comprehensive approach to individual, family and couples counseling as well as end-of-life. I validate, listen actively, support and help you solve problems through a therapeutic journey to achieve realistic and positive outcomes. Our stepdown process will be an effective tools so that you can move forward and thrive in today's society.

I foster the compassion and support you will need as we work through painful issues through compassion and down-to-earth approaches that makes therapy essential and accessible.