Riki Hong, LCSW — Therapist in Hawaii

Hi there, I'm Riki!

I am based in Oahu, Hawaii, and service clients on all Hawaiian islands via telehealth. I primarily work with adult to geriatric clients and specialize in depression and anxiety, frequently working with clients who have never experienced mental health treatment before. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

My focus

I enjoy working with people encountering mental health treatment for the first time. It can be scary and stigmatizing to start a formal mental health journey, so I want to be that friendly, welcoming start for individuals who have been quietly suffering with things for a long time.

My approach

My therapeutic style pulls from solution-focused and narrative therapy, however I often utilize techniques from CBT and DBT as well. I'm also able to practice specific therapies in an evidence-based fashion if that is your preference.

My communication style

I like open, straightforward communication styles. I want to learn as much from you as you do from me! I tend to use a lot of analogies to help understand things better, and while I may challenge clients, it is to empower them rather than pressure them.

My journey to mental healthcare

I believe in meeting clients where they are and creating a safe space for exploration and growth. My goal is to support you in building resilience and finding strategies that work for your unique situation.

My goals for you

Goals should always be set by clients, not by providers. I help explore with clients to create and develop goals with SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) parameters.

Our first session

First sessions primarily consist of taking the time to get to know each other, to hopefully develop a good rapport and understanding of each other, and to start this mental health journey.

I identify as...

Female
Asian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Narrative

Behavioral Activation

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

LGBTQIA+

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

HIV/AIDS

Intersex

Lesbian

Non-Binary

Police/Fire/First Responders

Queer

Sex-Positive/Kink

Single Mother

Transgender

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Japanese

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Behavioral Health from University of Hawaii.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Riki Hong