Hana Yin, LMFT - Therapist in Hawaii

ACT and CBT methods
Attachment-focused work
English and Mandarin

About Hana

Hana Yin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Hawaii with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, and a range of intimacy-related and life-change issues. Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin and she accepts international clients.

Hana uses a practical, person-centered approach in sessions. She listens for what matters most to each person and focuses on skills and perspectives that can be tried between visits. Conversations often include working on thoughts and behaviors, building emotion regulation skills, and noticing patterns in relationships and attachment.

Her background includes several evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. These approaches are used to address things like social anxiety, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life transitions.

Hana also supports issues related to caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image, and identity concerns including LGBT topics. She aims to help people clarify goals, practice concrete skills, and test new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Practical matters are handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that align with those values while learning to notice unhelpful thoughts. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and getting unstuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies for managing anxiety, sleep problems, and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people who struggle with intense emotions or relationship conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Hana will work collaboratively to see which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. That might mean trying a CBT exercise one week and using ACT ideas the next, then checking in about what helps most.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can work during a lunch break, or video sessions can let someone join from a quieter place without traveling. Therapists and licensed professionals often use different formats to match practical needs, and Hana will discuss how best to structure sessions to meet your goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivity InfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodHypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Listed in

Hawaii

Languages

English, Mandarin

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

Hana works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and related topics.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a person-centered approach that blends ACT, CBT, DBT, and attachment-based ideas to focus on practical skills and changes clients can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Hana has 16 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Hawaii.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.

Can I work with her from outside the United States?

International clients are accepted; confirm any time zone or regional details when scheduling.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Sessions use a subscription that varies with location and can be canceled at any time; exact pricing depends on your region.

How do I start a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.