- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Relationship conflict
About Brandi
Brandi Okamoto is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Hawaii with 12 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, and other concerns such as grief and career struggles.
She grew up on the Big Island and has worked across community settings. Her practice emphasizes practical conversation and steady support. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on steps a person can try between meetings.
Brandi listens for patterns that cause repeated distress and looks for small, concrete changes that reduce pressure. She talks through relationship and intimacy concerns, communication problems, and issues that come from blended families or adoption and foster care. She also works with people facing trauma, recovery from substance use, and challenges around identity and LGBT concerns.
Her approach includes addressing burnout and compassion fatigue, supporting people through grief and end-of-life matters, and helping those adjusting to big life changes like job starts, moves, or separation. She guides conversations about anger, self-esteem, and ADHD-related struggles in day-to-day life.
People who choose Brandi can expect direct conversation about practical next steps, and an emphasis on repeated patterns and coping skills. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the listed steps to schedule a first meeting.
How her approaches translate to online work
Brandi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear skills and practical change. One common approach emphasizes identifying repeating patterns in thoughts and behavior and then testing small changes to see what helps. This is useful for anxiety, stress, and relationship difficulties. Another approach she uses centers on coping strategies for trauma and addiction recovery, offering steps to manage triggers and build safer routines in daily life.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods and adjust what they do based on how the client responds over time.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a work or school day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. For some people, not being on camera can lower pressure, while others prefer face-to-face video to read expressions. Discussing these practical needs helps shape how sessions are scheduled and conducted.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Hawaii, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflict, grief, LGBT issues, trauma, intimacy concerns, eating issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical conversation and identifying patterns that cause repeated distress. She helps people try concrete steps and skills between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in community settings and with clients facing a range of life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Hawaii, and her practice is based in Hawaii.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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