- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused goals
About Keanimaikalani
Keanimaikalani Hueu is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Hawaii with seven years of clinical experience. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns among her main areas of practice, and also notes social anxiety and phobia as a focus. She communicates plainly and aims to help people break down problems into manageable steps.
Hueu has worked with individuals, couples, and families across a range of issues. She describes herself as client-centered, meaning she treats each person as the expert on their life and builds sessions around what the person brings. She also uses experiential methods to practice new ways of relating and responding rather than only talking about them.
Her approach draws on mindfulness strategies to increase present-moment awareness. She also uses solution-focused techniques to set clear, short-term goals and motivational interviewing to support readiness for change. These methods are applied in straightforward ways during sessions to address everyday challenges like stress, parenting strain, grief, or relationship conflict.
Born and raised on Oahu and having spent time in Eastern Oregon for college, she says cultural awareness informs her work. Clients can expect direct conversation about what matters to them and practical steps to try between sessions. She emphasizes respectful interaction and collaborative planning.
People considering help for anxiety, mood concerns, family conflict, or social fears will find an approach that mixes talking, practical exercises, and goal-setting. The first conversations focus on what the client wants to address and how to begin taking small steps toward those goals.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person, so online sessions tend to begin with open conversation about priorities and goals. This approach helps clarify what a client wants to change and what matters most in everyday life.Mindfulness Therapy trains simple awareness skills like noticing breath or bodily sensations and grounding attention in the present moment. Online work can include short guided exercises and homework that reinforce noticing thoughts and feelings when they come up in social situations or stressful moments.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the early work. She collaborates with clients to pick approaches that match their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting along the way.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Some people prefer not being on camera, others like face-to-face video for role-play or practicing social skills; those practical choices are discussed and agreed with the therapist.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self esteem, career challenges, bipolar, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She describes a client-centered style that treats the person as the expert on their life and uses conversational, practical sessions with experiential exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families in different settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in Hawaii and located in Hawaii.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.