MSW, Pre-Licensed Therapist

Brendan is a Pre-Liscensed Therapist who has a history of working with adults facing mental health and substance use issues as well as children and teens with developmental disabilities. He was born and raised on the Windward side of Oahu, went to college in Washington state, worked in South Carolina, then returned back to Hawaii to be with family and earn his Masters of Social Work. Brendan is passionate about helping others maintain their mental health through evidence based interventions, person centered approaches, and empathetic connection. Outside of work Brendan enjoys spending time with friends and family, body boarding at the beach, and relaxing with his cat.

AREA OF FOCUS

• Addiction

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Grief/Loss/Bereavement

• Personality Disorders

• PTSD

• Schizophrenia

• Substance Use

• Suicide/Self Harm

• Trauma

DEMOGRAPHICS

• Adolescents

• Adults

• Developmental Disabilities

• Neurodivergent

• Seniors/Kupuna

• Unhoused

• Veterans

THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Culturally Sensitive Therapy

• Humanistic Therapy

• Motivational Interviewing

• Mindfulness

• Person Centered Therapy

• Solution Focused Brief Therapy

• Systems Based Therapy

• Trauma Informed Care