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Jennifer Cornwell LMFT, CSAC, SAP
Aloha, my name is Jennifer Cornwell, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, and Substance Abuse Professional. A little about myself, I was born and raised on this beautiful island of Oʻahu. As a young girl, I always loved to wonder, dream, explore my surroundings, and question life. As you can imagine, these traits sometimes put me on crazy adventures. I believe those adventures shaped who I am today and greatly influenced my therapeutic style. With that same curiosity, I have come to believe that everyone has a special story unique to their own circumstance, and as a therapist, I am here to help clients understand, navigate, and uncover their story. We are all uniquely our own and so the approach differs on the needs of the individual or family. My background includes art, cognitive behavioral, play, dialectic behavioral, solution-focused, narrative, structural, psychoeducational, and EMDR therapy. Like every adventure in life there are always challenges that come up or a crossroad to go through, and that is where a trained ear can make the world of difference!
Laurie Ann Lee-Zidek LMHC
With over 30 years of dedicated service in the State of Hawaiʻi, I have specialized in providing counseling/case management and supervision for incarcerated and community-supervised men, women, and youth. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Correctional Supervisor, I have successfully guided case managers in applying evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing. My commitment to promoting rehabilitation and successful reintegration is evident in my collaborative approach to developing individualized treatment plans and ensuring comprehensive care. Through my extensive experience, I have fostered a culture of continuous improvement and advocacy for mental health resources, all while maintaining a focus on supporting clients’ well-being and resilience.
Christopher Chur LMHC
Chris Chur is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 5 years of experience helping individuals with depression, stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, motivation, confidence, self-esteem, spirituality, addictive behaviors, and grief. He collaborates with clients to create and achieve realistic short- and long-term goals by taking responsibility and greater control over their thoughts, emotions, behavior, habits, and choices. His hope is that clients leave sessions feeling empowered, encouraged, and hopeful towards transformation, recovery, and positive change.Chris received his Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University and Master of Divinity Pastoral Care and Counseling from Talbot School of Theology. He uses cognitive behavioral therapy, humanistic therapy, person-centered therapy, psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing, and Christian counseling approaches.Chris provides an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. He advocates for holistic health, self-discipline, and self-care to thrive and find healing. If you are interested in meeting with Chris, schedule an appointment today!
Michelle Wong, MA (Pre-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist).
Aloha! I’m Michelle Wong, a Pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Hawaiʻi with clinical experience working as a Behavioral Health Specialist in the Department of Education and in private practice. Being born and raised on the island of Oʻahu and growing up in a multicultural household, I have learned to embrace diversity with tolerance and understanding. In my adulthood, I had circumstances that were challenging in many aspects of my life. I started consistently using mindfulness to overcome obstacles and increase my resiliency. My therapy style involves a cultural sensitivity approach that uses evidence-based theories to create a safe and supportive environment. I implement a variety of therapeutic approaches that I tailor to my clients’ needs which consist of cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, solution-focused, narrative and art therapy. I believe this method provides the most effective and personalized treatment plan.
My first clinical experience with the Department of Education as a Behavioral Health Specialist was a great opportunity to work with a diverse group of children and adolescents. This allowed me to work with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, autism, grief/loss, sexual abuse, and relationship issues. My passion is to teach my clients the necessary skills and tools to be resilient and overcome obstacles in their social and emotional aspects of their life. My current professional work in the private practice setting has given me the opportunity to also work with people of different age groups that come from different walks of life. I believe we can overcome any challenges in life by trusting the process, seeing from a new perspective and learning necessary skills. Outside of my work, I enjoy spending time in nature and traveling. I do this for my self care and to balance my personal and work life.
Dianne Bright-Tosie, MA (Pre Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist).
In our world today, it is not uncommon to experience life stressors and trauma that can become overwhelming, leaving a person to experience a loss of hope and stability. My greatest passion is working with people who are experiencing these things to be able to provide healing interventions and equip them with the tools they need to face future difficulties and work through them more easily and successfully. My clients include individual adults, couples, children, and families. I help my clients find solutions, healing, and peace so that they can thrive, feel safe, and experience a renewed feeling of hope, happiness, and stability moving forward in life.
I have been trained in a range of modalities, such as solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and experiential, intergenerational and structural family therapies, among other modalities. My educational and work background includes a Master of Arts degree from Argosy University in Hawaiʻi, and an undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Michigan University. I have over 40 years of professional work in the fields of mental health and social services combined.
When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my adult children, my grandkids and my hanai family, having fun and making cherished memories.
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