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LMFT

Joachin Kaaihue, LMFT

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationHawaii
  • Focus areasADHD, Grief, and Career
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Joachin

Joachin Kaaihue welcomes clients who want a collaborative, conversational approach to navigating grief, ADHD-related challenges, career transitions, anxiety, stress, and broader life changes.

Background and approach

He centers the client's own story and strengths as the starting point for therapy, inviting people to explore practical steps and small shifts that can lead to clearer direction and relief.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Hawaii with 16 years of experience in the helping professions, Kaaihue brings a systemic lens to individual concerns.

He considers how relationships at work, home, and in social circles influence feelings, habits, and behavior, then uses that context as a blank canvas to identify themes and exceptions where problems do or do not occur. This perspective supports focused goals and actionable next steps that reflect each person's realistic hopes.

Sessions blend a strength-based, pragmatic stance with an emphasis on open conversation and client pacing. Joachin offers worksheets and journaling tools selectively and encourages clients to move at their own speed when revisiting difficult memories.

His practice aims to demystify counseling while helping clients build solutions that fit their daily lives.

Therapeutic approaches and online flexibility

Joachin integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in online work, offering clear, person-focused support alongside tools for shifting thoughts and behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients feel heard and can set their own goals. CBT is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small experiments to change reactions and routines, which can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and ADHD-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He will work with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and fit therapy into busy lives. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, experiment with different session styles, and use brief check-ins or longer conversations as needed to support progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Joachin work with?
Areas of focus include grief, ADHD, career and workplace challenges, coping with life changes, stress and anxiety, family and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self esteem, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a conversational, client-centered style that emphasizes strengths and pragmatic problem solving while exploring relational influences on behavior.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has been working in the helping professions since 1996 and holds 16 years of experience as a practicing therapist.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is an LMFT with licence HI LMFT MFT-229 and practices from Hawaii.
Does he work with clients in other languages or internationally?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

GriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsMulticultural concernsWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Hawaii

Languages

English