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Kameron Apostol-Chinn, LCSW
Hawaii
LCSW - Trauma and anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Veteran issues
About Kameron
Kameron Apostol-Chinn, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Hawaii with seven years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and career concerns. He also works with issues like control, guilt and shame, first responder stress, military and veteran-related concerns, and sexual assault and abuse.
Kameron draws on clear, practical approaches to make change feel doable. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try small, testable changes. He also incorporates mindfulness practices and solution-focused techniques to build short-term coping skills and forward movement.
Kameron served in the Air Force and completed a tour in Afghanistan. He spent 11 years working at the Department of Veterans Affairs, including six years providing counseling to active duty service members, National Guard, Reserve members, and veterans. That work included helping people with combat-related post-traumatic stress, anger, nightmares, anxiety, depression, and readjustment difficulties.
He has experience supporting people who experienced childhood trauma, including verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. He has worked with clients across a wide range of ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, and sexual orientations. He has also worked with spouses of military members and veterans.
Kameron prefers a straightforward, collaborative style. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, practicing new responses, and tracking what helps. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work online
Kameron uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits, then test small changes in thinking and behavior. CBT is practical and task-oriented, which can fit well into brief online sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and stress management. These practices help when anxiety or intrusive memories make daily life harder.He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify what is already working and to set concrete, short-term goals. This approach is helpful for people who want quick, measurable steps and clearer next actions. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work; he will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches match their needs, goals, and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches, like brief CBT exercises or focused solution work, adapt well to remote formats and can be scheduled around work or caregiving demands.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and career or coaching concerns. Additional focuses include control issues, first responder issues, guilt and shame, men's issues, veteran and armed forces issues, multicultural concerns, post-traumatic stress, and sexual assault and abuse.
How would he describe his therapeutic approach?
He uses practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. Sessions emphasize identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying different responses, and building coping skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience as a clinician. He also spent 11 years working at the Department of Veterans Affairs, with six years providing direct counseling.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds the credential LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker, and he practices in Hawaii.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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