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- Systemic perspective
- Client-centered methods
- Practical assignments
About Joachin
Joachin Kaaihue is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Hawaii with 16 years of experience. He works mainly with individuals on grief, career changes, ADHD, stress and anxiety, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and related workplace and multicultural issues.
Kaaihue frames sessions around what he calls "the conversation" or talking story. He treats the client as the expert on their life and focuses on clear, honest dialogue. Sessions begin with the client describing the problem and what a realistic outcome would look like.
He uses a systemic perspective to understand how relationships at work, home, and in the community affect a person’s habits, attitudes, and behavior. That perspective is a starting point for shaping goals and identifying exceptions - times when the problem does not occur - so clients can build on what already works.
Sessions are described as a mix of sharing, targeted exploration, and practical steps. Joachin draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify themes and concrete next steps. He may suggest brief worksheets or optional journal entries when they serve the work.
Clients set the pace for difficult material and can pause or shift the conversation at any time. The initial meetings focus on mapping the concern, clarifying goals, and agreeing on a direction for future sessions. This helps keep work focused and actionable.
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How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens for what matters most to the client and follows their lead while offering reflections and questions to clarify concerns. This approach helps when someone needs to be heard and to sort out next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) links thoughts, feelings, and actions to specific patterns that maintain distress. CBT sessions often include identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. This method is useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that affect day-to-day functioning.
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, concrete changes and spotting exceptions to problems. Sessions focus on realistic goals and on steps the client can try between meetings to build momentum.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches as the work unfolds.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or not needing to travel. It can also allow use of worksheets and an online journal between sessions to support progress.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with grief, career shifts, stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, communication problems, multicultural concerns, and workplace issues.
What describes his therapeutic style?
Sessions focus on "the conversation" where the client tells their story. The therapist uses a systemic lens, practical exercises, and goal-focused techniques.
How long has he worked in the field?
He has 16 years of professional experience working in both nonprofit and public settings and has been in helping roles since 1996.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Hawaii and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.