Compassionate and inclusive therapy in Honolulu

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Engaging in therapy is a courageous act—one we often take when we recognize that we may need support while navigating both the beauty and the challenges life offers.

Some experiences can be difficult to face on our own. You may be going through a life transition, struggling with anxiety or depression, living with physical pain, experiencing relationship difficulties, or processing grief or trauma. Whatever brings you here, you do not have to face it alone.

The ideal therapeutic experience is grounded in trust, non-judgment, and genuine care. As your therapist, I am committed to supporting you on this journey, helping you cultivate greater self-awareness, understanding, and compassion for yourself.

Marriage and Family Therapy offers a culturally sensitive perspective that helps us understand the dynamics of our families of origin, as well as how our environment and biological predispositions shape our experiences. I have had the honor of supporting families, couples, and individuals as they navigate complex relationships. My approach is collaborative and aims to deepen self-awareness while strengthening communication, connection, and compassion.

Ana Giliberti, M.S.; AMFT

Qualifications:

Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, Chaminade University, 2024

Certificate in Gender Studies and Sexuality, University of Hawai’i at Manoa, 2016

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Communication, University of Hawai’i at Manoa, 2016

In practice for 3 years

Associate License in the State of Hawai’i: MFTP-14

Supervised by Mark Matsushita, LMFT

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"You are stronger than you think. You have gotten through every bad day in your life, and you are undefeated."

- Lori Gottlieb

Experience and Specialty

  • Anxiety

  • Chronic Pain

  • Relationship Issues

  • Addiction

  • ADHD

  • Career Counseling

  • Chronic Illness

  • Coping Skills

  • Depression

  • Divorce

  • Domestic Abuse

  • Ethical Non-Monogamy

  • Grief

  • Infidelity

  • LGBTQ+

  • Life Transitions

  • Marital and Premarital

  • Parenting

  • Self Esteem

  • Sex Therapy

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Stress

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Veterans

  • Women Healing

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

  • Attachment-based

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

  • Compassion Focused

  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

  • Family Systems

  • Feminist

  • Humanistic

  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

  • Narrative

  • Person-Centered

  • Positive Psychology

  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

  • Strength-Based

  • Trauma Focused

  • Written Exposure Therapy

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Fees:

Individual session: $100

Couples or Families: $100

Sliding Scale Available

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Demographics of Experience:

Ages: teens, adults, elderly

Groups: LGBTQIA, Immuno-disorders , Disabilities, Military, Single Parent

Ethnicity: Asian,Black and African American, Hispanic and Latinx, European, Pacific Islander

Languages: English, Brazilian Portuguese

Culturally sensitive practice, embracing and celebrating diversity

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Accepting new clients via telehealth