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HI Psychologist PSY-839, WA Psychologist PY61194160

Dr. Edward Suarez, HI Psychologist PSY-839, WA Psychologist PY61194160

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationHawaii
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Edward

Dr. Edward Suarez is a licensed clinical psychologist with two decades of experience delivering mental health services across diverse settings.

Background and approach

Trained at the University of Hawaii, he brings a background in cross-cultural work with severe mental illnesses and has since broadened his practice to help people navigate stress, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship challenges, trauma, and ADHD among many other concerns. He holds licensure in Hawaii (HI Psychologist PSY-839) and Washington (WA Psychologist PY61194160).

His practice emphasizes practical, evidence-informed techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), supplemented by client-centered and trauma-aware methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Dr.

Suarez typically begins with a holistic assessment that attends to sleep, nutrition, exercise, social connections, and coping strategies, alongside the specific problems a person brings. He prioritizes building rapport through empathic listening, genuineness, and acceptance while helping clients develop communication, self-care, and problem-solving skills.

Treatment planning is collaborative and goal-focused, with progress tracked against client-defined outcomes. Dr.

Suarez aims for efficient, measurable change and works with clients to determine readiness to transition out of therapy once goals are met.

Approaches for Online Care and Practical Change

Dr. Suarez uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a central tool, helping clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more adaptive patterns to address anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related challenges. CBT sessions often include concrete skill building and homework to support progress between appointments.

He also integrates client-centered and trauma-informed perspectives to create a respectful, accepting environment that supports exploration of interpersonal and emotional issues. This approach emphasizes empathic listening and collaborative goal-setting, which can help people dealing with trauma, relationship concerns, or life transitions find steady, measurable steps forward.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to evaluate needs, preferences, and goals, and adapts methods over time so treatment stays aligned with what is proving most helpful. Clients are invited to give feedback so plans can be adjusted as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy lives and different time zones. These options allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support and skill coaching without requiring in-person visits, which can be especially useful for those balancing work, travel, or caregiving responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, grief, and mood disorders among other areas.
What is the therapeutic style and approach used?
Sessions are informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and trauma-aware methods, with mindfulness and motivational interviewing used as complementary techniques to support practical change.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He brings 20 years of experience providing consultation, training, and direct mental health services in multiple international and U.S. settings.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
He is licensed as HI Psychologist PSY-839 and WA Psychologist PY61194160 and is based in Hawaii.
Can I work with this therapist if I live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and has prior experience working with individuals in different global regions.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does the cost and scheduling system work?
Fees vary depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)SexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida, Hawaii, Washington

Languages

English

What Edward can help with

Dr. Edward Suarez works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.

Edward works with U.S. Peace Corps volunteers.

Edward works with severe mental illnesses, schizophrenia, and bipolar.

How Edward approaches therapy

Edward's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Experience and training

Edward is an HI Psychologist PSY-839, WA Psychologist PY61194160 practicing in Hawaii, with 20 years of clinical experience.