Wesley Taira, LCSW — Therapist in Hawaii

Hi there, I'm Wesley!

I am curious about your hopes, dreams, and how you can reach your goals. I believe you are crafted in the image of God and precious in His sight. In Hawaii, we appreciate Ohana—family bound by support, loyalty, and love. You belong, and you are never alone. I am committed to serving you, knowing everyone has a life purpose.

My focus

I work with anyone who would like to deepen their relationship with God or improve their quality of life. I am committed to working with those experiencing significant loss, depression, existential issues, stress, severe anxiety, and troubled marriages. Reaching out for help can be hard, especially during chaos and crisis.

My approach

I focus on your specific needs and adjust my therapy style accordingly, drawing from Solution-Focused, Positive Psychology, Strengths-based, Cognitive Behavioral, Life-Coaching, and Meaning-Centered Therapy. Together, we will focus on current situations and the past to help you resolve challenges and life transitions.

My communication style

I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel accepted and understood. I am an active listener and help clients arrive at their own solutions. I always pray before sessions and ask God to be present during our time together. I ask questions to gain insight and prompt your own understanding of your situation.

My journey to mental healthcare

I suffered through major depression during adolescence, feeling helpless, hopeless, and alone. One day I met Jesus, who healed me and gave me a brand new start. For the first time, I experienced real, unconditional love. Now I want to help everyone discover this source of love and achieve true peace and healing in all domains of life.

My goals for you

I see us working together as a team, establishing and achieving goals that will expand your quality of life and raise your level of positive emotions. We will utilize goal setting as a work-in-progress, always checking relevancy and adjusting wherever needed.

Our first session

I would like to learn more about your hopes and dreams, what situations are holding you back, and how we can get to where you want to be in life. With God's help, anything is possible.

I identify as...

Male
Asian
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Behavioral Activation

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

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

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Wesley Taira