The Hawaiian Islands are among the most beautiful places in the world, which is why millions of people visit every year. The beauty of the people, the land, the spirit, the water is unparalleled. And for people on vacation, Hawaii allows them to escape the reality of life that awaits them back home.
For those of who live in Hawaii, life is not a constant vacation. Despite being surrounded by the beauty of these islands, you can feel anxious and depressed, and can experience significant mental and emotional pain. Whether you live in the middle of busy Honolulu, or the quieter towns of Mililani or Pearl City, sometimes you need a bit of extra help and support to get you through.
Talking to a therapist or counselor can provide that support. But how do you even go about finding a therapist in Pearl City or Mililani? Here are five strategies to use in your search for a therapist.
Psychology Today Website
Psychology Today is a wonderful resource to help you find a therapist or counselor. The website allows you to search for not only a therapist or counselor, but also psychologists and psychiatrists. Simply search using your zip code to see which mental health professionals are practicing in your area.
In addition, you can search using specific criteria. Maybe you are looking for a therapist in Mililani who specializes in anxiety, works with women, and accepts Tricare insurance. Psychology Today will help you narrow your search to find a therapist who meets your specific needs. Through the site, you can send the counselor an email or call them directly to schedule a free consultation.
Your Insurance Company
People are often surprised to find out their insurance plan covers counseling and therapy services. Even all Medicaid Quest plans in Hawaii provide coverage for this kind of care! If you are looking to use your insurance plan to see a counselor or therapist, checking with your insurance plan can be a great tool to find a therapist in the first place. Most insurance plans allow clients to go on their site and search for a provider. Or you can call your insurance provider directly and ask for a list of counselors in Pearl City who are contracted with your insurance plan. You can then contact the therapist directly to set up a time to talk.
Open Path Collective
Not everyone has insurance and not everyone can afford to pay a therapist’s full fee for counseling. If you find yourself in that boat, Open Path Collective is a wonderful resource for you. The website allows you to search for a therapist in your area who offers a sliding scale fee, which is a reduced fee for sessions based on how much you can afford. Therapists listed on Open Path Collective have agreed to accept a reduced fee for their sessions. You can visit their website to learn more about how Open Path Collective works, and to find counselors in Mililani who offer reduced fee sessions.
Google is the go-to site to search for things nowadays - and for good reason! Google can help you find a therapist near you by searching “therapist in my area” or “counselor in Mililani” or just “therapist” plus your zip code. Google will be able to locate therapists and counselors near you using those search terms.
You can also search using a specific phrase like “anxiety counselor near Mililani” or “trauma counselor in Pearl City” if you are searching for a specific kind of counseling service.
Instagram has become a popular way for therapists and counselors to offer encouragement, information, and support. Using this social media tool can be another way to find a therapist who meets your needs. You can search locations such as Mililani or Honolulu, search topics like anxiety or parenting, or even search using a hashtag for those places such as #pearlcitycounseling or #mililanicounselor. Instagram can be one more tool to help you find a mental health professional who meets your specific needs.
I hope these five ways to find a therapist in Mililani have given you a starting point of where to look for a local counselor. If you are still feeling unsure or just haven’t found a therapist that is a good fit for you, please feel free to contact me for a free 15-minute consultation. I would love to talk with you about the struggles you are facing and help direct you to the therapist that is the right fit for you.