Kauanoe Mawae, LCSW — Therapist in Hawaii

Hi there, I'm Kauanoe!

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you’re in the right place. I offer a steady, welcoming space where you can feel understood and supported as you navigate what’s been weighing on you. Together, we’ll explore what you need and create a clearer, more hopeful path ahead.

My focus

I support adults navigating depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed or unsure of their next steps and are seeking a space to feel heard. I offer both emotional support and practical guidance as they move toward healing and clarity.

My approach

You deserve a space where you feel understood, supported, and not alone. I walk alongside you with presence and care, helping you make sense of your experiences and take meaningful steps toward the life you want. I draw from CBT, ACT, solution‑focused, and strengths‑based approaches to offer compassionate, practical support.

My communication style

I communicate with warmth, curiosity, and steadiness, creating a space where you can speak freely without judgment. I’m engaged and attentive, offering reflections that help you feel understood while gently guiding the work forward. I offer a calm, grounded presence that allows room for honest reflection.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to this work through my own experiences navigating life’s challenges and seeing the impact of being truly seen and supported. I felt called to create that same kind of space for others seeking clarity, healing, and direction. This path remains meaningful to me because of the courage and resilience I witness in the people I work with.

My goals for you

We’ll work together to clarify what matters most to you and break your goals into meaningful, manageable steps. I draw from ACT, CBT, solution‑focused strategies, and strengths‑based approaches to support insight, resilience, and momentum. Your goals guide the process, and we move at a pace that feels steady and sustainable.

Our first session

Our first session is a chance for you to share what’s been going on and what you’re hoping for, at whatever pace feels comfortable. I’ll ask gentle, open‑ended questions to understand what you need while giving you space to guide the conversation. By the end, we’ll have a clearer sense of how we can work together and what your next steps may be.

I identify as...

Female
Asian, Caucasian or White, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Behavioral Activation

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem
Arlo

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Utah Valley University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kauanoe Mawae