Kind insightful man with experience and sensitivity
Joachin Kaaihue, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Joachin is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- 4.7 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Joachin. View 28 reviews
- Great news, Joachin is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Hawaii
Recent reviews
Great therapist and very helpful in stressful situations.
More about Joachin
- 16 years' experience
- Male
- LMFT
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Hawaii with 16 years of professional experience in the field. Throughout my career, I have provided therapeutic and consultative services to individuals across a wide age spectrum, including young children through pre-teen (3 through 13 years old), adolescents aged 14 to 19 years, and adults 20 years and older. My journey in the helping profession began in 1995, during which I have held both private (non-profit) and public-sector roles.
“The Conversation” in Sessions
I strongly advocate for the significance of "the conversation" in therapy and counseling, aiming to demystify the counseling experience while acknowledging each client's unique perspectives. My objective is to foster a non-judgmental, authentic virtual environment in which clients feel secure sharing their life narratives, including the circumstances that led to our initial engagement. In Hawaiian culture, this approach is often described as "talking story." Clients are regarded as the foremost authorities on their own life experiences, possessing inherent strengths to address their current challenges, whether or not they recognize them. My role, as I perceive it, is to facilitate this process and provide necessary support.
My "Systemic Perspective”
My specific licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist may imply a focus on working exclusively with married couples and families; however, the majority of my expertise lies in providing counseling and therapy to individuals. I approach each case by examining the individual's circumstances and the factors that led them to seek counseling or therapy from a systemic perspective. This "systemic" perspective encompasses the individual's interactions and relationships across various domains of their life, including work, family, social engagements, and personal experiences. It also considers the potential impact these relationships may have on the individual's current attitudes, habits, and behaviors. While the systemic perspective may seem broad initially, it serves as a foundational framework—a "blank canvas"—upon which the individual can articulate their personal experiences during our sessions.
The Approach and Process in Sessions
In my counseling and therapy sessions, I strive to establish a dynamic process characterized by sharing, exploration, and learning. I employ a strength-based, solution-focused, and pragmatic approach that emphasizes the identification of overarching themes and specific details pertaining to the client’s current circumstances that have led them to seek counseling or therapy. This initial phase involves the client narrating their experiences related to their presenting concerns while also expressing their ideal and realistic outcomes.
The primary objective of this process is to formulate pertinent goals and a clear direction for subsequent sessions by pinpointing "exceptions," or instances in the client's life where their presenting concerns either did or did not manifest. Clients are often required to recall particular details surrounding these occurrences, such as the individuals involved, the setting, the time of day, and the relevant time period in their lives—whether past, present, or future. This recollection process may pose challenges and evoke emotional responses.
In instances where a specific memory becomes particularly distressing, the client may choose to take a break, discontinue the discussion entirely, or redirect the conversation to a different subject. It is imperative that the client retains agency and determines when they are prepared to engage with a specific situation.
Assignments and Resources
The BetterHelp platform offers a variety of resources, including worksheets, access to an online journal, and, in certain instances, informational videos. Recognizing that individuals lead busy lives and that their time is valuable, I am careful in my assignment of worksheets, whether they are intended for completion or review. For clients who feel comfortable, I encourage the use of the journal function as a beneficial tool for self-exploration.
Embarking on the journey towards a more fulfilling and joyful life requires courage, commitment, and a readiness to confront the unfamiliar. My colleagues and I, as therapists on this platform, are dedicated to providing support throughout this process.
Specialties
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self-esteem
Compassion fatigue
Communication problems
Multicultural concerns
Workplace issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Joachin Kaaihue's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922377100.
- LMFT · Hawaii · MFT-229 · Renews December 2028
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Joachin Kaaihue
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Kind insightful man with experience and sensitivity
Great therapist and very helpful in stressful situations.
Very insightful. Gentle Guidance
Joachin has successfully helped me on multiple problems I have sought help for. I quit therapy once and went back because of my confidence in his work.
Joachin Kaaihue is a very experienced and insightful counselor. Each time I speak with him, he asks thoughtful questions that guide me to reflect more deeply and understand myself better, including why I feel the way I do in certain situations. His approach makes me feel heard and supported, and I always leave our sessions with more clarity. I find talking to him very helpful.
I really appreciated Joachin’s personable and relaxed style. We quickly and easily developed a therapeutic relationship, and I felt very supported by him and our sessions. Definitely especially highly recommend to people who live in Hawaii.?
So far I’ve been talking with my therapist for just about 5 months. It’s been helpful to me and I have someone who can hear me out with what’s going on in my life. I think it helps to keep me on track and it gives me a sense of peace. He gives me helpful information when needed. I would recommend for anyone who needs the extra professional support to seek help and possibly connect with Joachin Kaaihue.
He's the best
I feel comfortable opening up and speaking to him with out any judgment, and I trust any advice he gives me.
Amazing work and truly understanding of my background history and place based learning. Culturally connected. Mahalo nui.
Awesome comforting genuine down to earth person, always checks in on me and listens to me and helps me with my issues
Joachin not only listens and responds, he’s able to give me an outside professional perspective. I myself value one’s perspective especially in a professional manner he helps me look at my problems from more than one view and calms me and eases me into a way of not only bettering and understanding my situations I bring up with him but also understanding and bettering myself.
He is a very good listener. He helps me see both sides of a statement without invalidating my feelings. He is thoughtful when he says something.
Joachin is a very good listener, I feel heard and supported. He shares good insight and helps me to understand what I am going through. After each session I am confident and encouraged to keep working through the issues that I need to overcome.
A kind man, with a very level head, very helpful & offered insight in a wide range of life issues. He’s definitely the right fit for me! Better he’ll did a great job with placement. And an even better job putting him on staff. Aloha.
Experienced and insightful
Excellent listener and very insightful. Would definitely recommend Joachin!
I have excellent session's with Joachin. He’s emotionally intelligent and very engaged. The best therapist I’ve had by far.
I have recieved more insight than I set out for. In a short time he has help me navigate my initial issue and then he allowed me to talk through and give me tips on how to deal with the brought up issue at hand. I am looking forward to exploring the rabbit hole in a light we are both fluid in.
Amazing !
J. Kaaihue is an extremely talented and professional therapist. I highly recommend.
Joachin has been amazing to talk to. He is very good at listening and so far everything that he has responded with has been extremely enlightening and very helpful. He is very kind and has a great personality. This is my first time taking to a therapist and I thought it would feel like talking to a brick wall, but Joachin is exactly the opposite.
Fantastic to talk to about different aspects of difficulties and troubles. Offers good feedback and talks through issues with you. Excellent therapist.
At this time, I have only had one session with Joachim, however so far so good. I found him to very helpful and insightful and I am looking forward to our next session. This is coming from a guy who did not want to go into therapy.
Mr. Joachin is absolutely amazing. It feels like I’m venting to a close friend or family member. I feel very safe and heard. His emotional intelligence is exceptional.
I sincerely appreciate his focus and opportunity to let the conversation turn into more
Professional and approachable, listens and offers solutions and exercises to implement after each session.
Joachin is very kind and listens intently. I’m very grateful to have him as a therapist. He seems to really want to help in solving problems by coming up with solutions. Highly recommend!
Frequently asked questions
Does Joachin Kaaihue offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Joachin Kaaihue works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Joachin Kaaihue speak?
Joachin Kaaihue speaks English.
How many years of experience does Joachin Kaaihue have?
Joachin Kaaihue has 16 years of experience.
Where is Joachin Kaaihue licensed to practice?
Joachin Kaaihue is licensed to practice in Hawaii.
Does Joachin Kaaihue accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Joachin Kaaihue accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Joachin Kaaihue accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Joachin Kaaihue does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Joachin Kaaihue offer?
Joachin Kaaihue offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Joachin Kaaihue?
Joachin Kaaihue can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Joachin Kaaihue?
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