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Sana Anas, LCSW
Hawaii
LCSW - Anxiety and mood concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment work
About Sana
Sana Anas is an LCSW with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults in Hawaii and addresses concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar mood issues, relationship and family problems, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
She uses an approachable style and combines practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on identifying specific problems, trying new responses, and building everyday skills that make tasks feel easier. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside other approaches when useful.
In practice she blends several methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing. That mix is used to match the technique to the problem - for example, EMDR for trauma processing or ACT for values-based behavior change. The emphasis is on concrete steps rather than lengthy theory.
Her work often looks at patterns in relationships, attachment, and communication. She also addresses issues connected to kink and alternative sex culture, body image, codependency, infidelity, and substance use. Sessions aim to clarify goals and test small, manageable changes.
To get started the process involves an initial verification and a short telephone consultation to check fit before telehealth sessions begin. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How these approaches translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In an online session this might mean tracking situations between meetings and trying brief experiments, then reviewing the results together. It suits anxiety, depression, and day-to-day coping skills work.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters and take small actions toward those values. Online ACT work often combines mindfulness exercises with practical goal-setting to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity.
Attachment-Based work looks at patterns in relationships and how early experiences affect current connections. Online sessions use discussion and behavioral practice to identify those patterns and try different ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose which method or combination to try based on goals and preferences. That plan can be adjusted as sessions progress to focus on what helps most.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people attend from a quieter setting or during a break at work. Ask about the specific session options offered when you sign up.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, self-esteem, and life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try specific behavior changes. Sessions focus on practical exercises and testing new responses.
What is her clinical background?
She has eight years of experience as a clinician and holds the LCSW credential.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is based in Hawaii for practice purposes and holds an HI LCSW credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work together with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session after a brief verification and a 15-minute telephone consultation.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.