Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Honolulu
Hawaii Center for Psychology has been dedicated to providing high-quality mental health care since 2009. Our team of experienced psychologists specializes in personalized treatment for conditions including anxiety, depression, anger management, and life transitions. We utilize evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs, emphasizing confidentiality, compassion, and client empowerment. Our telehealth services ensure accessibility across Hawaii, while our commitment to ongoing professional development maintains our position at the forefront of psychological care. We prioritize building trust through active listening, cultural sensitivity, and collaborative treatment planning to help clients achieve lasting emotional wellness. 
Services
TeleHealth Therapy
Individual Therapy
Anger Management
Social Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Life Transitions Support
Panic Disorder Treatment
PTSD Therapy
OCD Management
Grief Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of specialized experience in adult mental health treatment
- Our therapists utilize evidence-based approaches tailored to individual needs
- Telehealth services available for convenient access across Hawaii
- We maintain strict confidentiality and personalized care standards
- Our team includes award-recognized psychologists with clinical expertise
Services
TeleHealth Therapy
Telehealth therapy provides secure video sessions for mental health treatment. This service offers convenient access to licensed psychologists across Hawaii. Sessions maintain the same clinical standards as in-person visits while accommodating client schedules and location preferences.
Individual Therapy
Customized therapy sessions address specific mental health concerns through evidence-based techniques. Treatment focuses on personal growth, emotional regulation, and overcoming psychological challenges. Therapists work collaboratively with clients to develop coping strategies and achieve therapeutic goals.
Anger Management
Specialized programs help clients understand and control destructive anger patterns. Treatment combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with practical stress-reduction strategies. The program addresses both immediate symptom management and long-term behavioral change for improved relationships and quality of life.
Social Anxiety Treatment
Targeted interventions reduce symptoms of social anxiety disorder through exposure therapy and cognitive restructuring. Treatment builds confidence in social situations and improves interpersonal functioning. Therapists use role-playing exercises and gradual exposure techniques to develop social comfort.
Depression Counseling
Comprehensive depression treatment addresses persistent sadness, loss of interest, and related symptoms. Therapists employ evidence-based approaches to improve emotional regulation and daily functioning. Treatment plans incorporate behavioral activation and cognitive restructuring techniques for lasting symptom relief.
People
Dr. Martin Johnson
Founder & Psychologist
Dr. Johnson specializes in adult mental health with expertise in anxiety disorders and life transitions. He received the 2009 Distinguished Service Award from the Hawaii Psychological Association. His clinical approach emphasizes personalized care and evidence-based treatment.
Questions
Does insurance cover psychotherapy sessions?
Yes, federal and Hawaii state law require mental health coverage equal to physical health. We accept HMSA, UHA, HMAA, and Kaiser with referrals.
What happens during initial therapy sessions?
Initial sessions focus on assessment, goal setting, and building therapeutic rapport. Clients discuss concerns while therapists evaluate presenting issues and develop personalized treatment plans.
How long are typical therapy appointments?
Standard sessions last 50-55 minutes. Frequency varies based on individual needs, typically weekly or biweekly during active treatment phases.
What telehealth options are available?
Secure video therapy sessions use doxy.me platform. Clients need private space, stable internet, and device with camera/microphone. Sessions follow same confidentiality standards as in-person visits.
How to determine if a therapist is right?
Initial sessions allow mutual assessment. Clients should feel comfortable sharing concerns and confident in the therapist's understanding. We encourage exploring options if therapeutic fit seems inadequate.
