Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychotherapist for Mental Health and LGBT Affirming Therapy in Kaneohe
With over three decades of experience, I have dedicated my career to supporting adults through life's most challenging moments. My practice focuses on creating a safe, affirming space for individuals navigating mental health concerns, LGBT identity issues, chronic illness, and disability. Having worked in diverse clinical settings across the country, I bring a wealth of experience to my private practice in Hawaii, where I specialize in telehealth therapy sessions that combine convenience with compassionate care. My approach emphasizes empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based techniques tailored to each client's unique needs.I hold a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland and maintain my license as a Clinical Social Worker in Hawaii. My professional journey has included groundbreaking advocacy work for LGBT rights, including co-founding Equality Hawaii and contributing to the passage of the state's Civil Union and Marriage Equality Acts. Clients consistently appreciate the personalized attention they receive and the practical solutions we develop together to overcome life's obstacles.
Services
Individual Therapy
LGBT Affirming Therapy
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Management
Trauma Recovery
Anger Management
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Caregiver Support
Grief Counseling
Telehealth Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of clinical experience across diverse healthcare settings
- Specialized training in LGBT affirming therapy and identity-related challenges
- Convenient telehealth sessions eliminating travel and parking hassles
- Proven expertise in treating complex conditions like PTSD and borderline personality disorder
- Accepted by major insurance providers including Medicare and TRICARE
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Hawaii
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized mental health treatment addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and other challenges. Combines evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT with empathetic listening to develop practical solutions. Tailored to each client's unique needs and life circumstances.
LGBT Affirming Therapy
Specialized counseling for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Focuses on identity exploration, discrimination stress, and relationship challenges while promoting self-acceptance and resilience in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
Telehealth Sessions
Secure video therapy sessions conducted remotely across Hawaii. Eliminates travel requirements while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness through HIPAA-compliant platforms that ensure privacy and convenience for clients.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized care for trauma survivors using evidence-based techniques to process distressing experiences. Addresses symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance while building coping skills to restore emotional stability and daily functioning.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Integrated approach for clients facing both mental health and substance abuse challenges. Addresses complex interactions between conditions through coordinated treatment plans that promote holistic recovery and long-term wellness.
People
Alan R. Spector, LCSW, Psychotherapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
30+ year career in mental health with expertise in LGBT affirming therapy. Specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and trauma through evidence-based approaches. Holds MSW from University of Maryland and advocates for mental health equity.
Questions
What mental health specialties do you focus on?
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and trauma-related conditions, with particular expertise in LGBT affirming therapy and psychosocial impacts of chronic illness.
Do you offer telehealth therapy sessions?
Yes, I provide secure video telehealth therapy sessions for clients throughout Hawaii using HIPAA-compliant platforms that ensure privacy and maintain therapeutic effectiveness.
Which insurance plans do you accept?
I accept HMSA, HMSA Quest, Aloha Care, HMAA, TRICARE, Medicare, Med-Quest, Blue Cross Blue Shield, MDX, Aetna, Cigna, Ohana Health Plan, and United Healthcare. Out-of-network options available.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I employ evidence-based techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychosocial approaches, and skills training tailored to each client's specific needs and goals.
How do you handle client confidentiality?
Your confidentiality is strictly protected through secure telehealth platforms and HIPAA-compliant practices. All sessions and personal information remain private without exception.
What experience do you have with LGBT clients?
As co-founder of Equality Hawaii, I've advocated for LGBT rights since the 1990s. My practice provides affirming care for identity exploration, discrimination stress, and relationship challenges within the queer community.
