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Joachin Kaaihue, LMFT
Hawaii
LMFT - Grief and Anxiety focused
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Solution-Focused work
- Systemic perspective
About Joachin
Joachin Kaaihue is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 16 years of clinical experience based in Hawaii. He helps people dealing with grief, anxiety, stress, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, career questions, and other life changes. Sessions focus on practical conversation and clear next steps.
Joachin centers sessions on what he calls "the conversation" or talking story. He treats the client as the expert on their own life and uses that narrative to identify strengths and small, workable changes. Meetings are presented as a straightforward exchange where the client decides the pace and topics for discussion.
He approaches problems from a systemic perspective, looking at how family, work, social, and personal life interact. That view is a starting point for understanding habits, relationships, and recurring patterns. Joachin works mostly with individuals and uses that broader lens to map influences on current difficulties.
Practical tools are part of his work. He uses worksheets, a journal option, and occasional short videos when helpful. Assignments are kept reasonable so they fit into a busy schedule and support progress between sessions.
In early meetings he helps people tell their story about what led them to seek help and what realistic outcomes might look like. From there he and the client set goals, find exceptions to problem patterns, and pick concrete steps to try between sessions.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Joachin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT is practical and focuses on small changes in thinking and behavior that can ease anxiety, stress, and attention difficulties.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and reflecting the client’s experience so they can clarify goals and make decisions. Solution-Focused Therapy is part of his work too and emphasizes identifying exceptions and building on moments when problems are less severe to create concrete next steps.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Joachin works with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration shapes session plans and any between-session tasks like brief worksheets or journal prompts.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel time. Practical benefits include squeezing therapy into a break at work, using phone or lower-bandwidth options when video is difficult, and having worksheets or journal tools available between meetings.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with grief, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, ADHD, career issues, and related family and workplace challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He favors a pragmatic, conversation-based style that treats the client as the expert and focuses on clear steps and themes that arise in sessions.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 16 years of clinical experience working in both nonprofit and public settings as well as other helping roles since 1996.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, credentialed as HI LMFT, and practices from Hawaii.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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