Kailee Napoleon, LMHC — Therapist in Hawaii

Hi there, I'm Kailee!

Born and raised on Oʻahu, I am a culturally grounded LMHC who supports individuals and families through evidence-based care rooted in Hawaiian values. I honor local identity, ʻohana, and culture while helping clients build resilience, heal, and thrive in their personal and relational journeys.

My focus

I support adults, youth, and families navigating anxiety, stress, substance use, and life transitions. I work with at-risk youth, foster/adoptive families, and individuals, strengthening relationships, identity, and coping skills with culturally informed, trauma-aware care.

My approach

I use evidence-based therapies like CBT, MI, and DBT, combined with family-systems work and Indigenous/local practices. My approach blends clinical tools with cultural understanding to promote healing, clarity, and strengthened relationships.

My communication style

I offer a calm, supportive space grounded in empathy, respect, and cultural sensitivity. Clients can expect to feel heard and understood while exploring challenges at a comfortable pace. My style is warm, collaborative, and rooted in local values and connection.

My journey to mental healthcare

Born and raised in Hawaiʻi, my commitment to mental health is shaped by my roots, community, and lived experience. I blend evidence-based practice with cultural wisdom, honoring kuleana, connection, and healing in service to my community and island home.

My goals for you

We set meaningful goals together using a culturally aligned, client-centered process. I use SMART goals, check-ins, and skill-building to support progress, flexibility, and self-determination while honoring your values, identity, and lived experiences.

Our first session

In our first session, we build trust, explore your goals, and discuss your background and needs. I explain my approach, answer questions, and ensure a supportive, culturally safe space where you can speak openly and begin your healing journey with confidence.

I identify as...

Female
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experiential Therapy

Gestalt

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Play Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) from Chaminade University of Honolulu.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kailee Napoleon