Family & Addiction Counseling – Advanced Holistic Mental Health Care

Our Focus

FAMILY MEMBERS

We invite family members to participate in counseling towards the goal of supporting their loved one. We help loved ones reduce stress, and create changes that result in long term stability and health. If you suffer from anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, call us.

HARM REDUCTION

We provide private individualized outpatient counseling for drug and other addictive behaviors. Addiction is treated utilizing a “Safety First” approach that supports client progress at every level; From Safety to Stabilization to Sobriety, we can help at all phases of addiction.

ADDICTION MEDICINE

Suboxone and a variety of anti-addiction medications along with nutritional supplements are available to help our patients reduce the harm of drug seeking and craving. We help our patients stabilize their addiction while reducing the risk of relapse.

TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS

Adolescence is a challenging but developmentally critical period in a child’s life. We offer comprehensive teen counseling that improves physical, mental, and academic success while building pro-social skills and supports. We also provide early-intervention services.

COVID-19 UPDATE - Our office is taking the following precautions to protect our patients and help slow the spread of the coronavirus.

• Office seating has been arranged for appropriate physical distancing.
• Masks are required in all common areas (optional during counseling).
• Hand sanitizer is available in the counseling rooms, and reception counter.
• Counseling seating areas are UV or chemically sanitized between sessions.
• Enter the office no earlier than 5 minutes before your appointment time.
• Common areas are thoroughly disinfected at the end of each day.
• Staff maintains contactless safe social distancing at all times.

Our Mission Statement

One small step today can change the course of a family's life forever!

We specialize in helping individuals and families with substance use and other addictive behaviors.

We believe that active addiction is not a barrier to care and that anyone can improve with therapy at any time. Participation is always a beneficial step.

We practice a holistic approach to treatment affecting body, mind, and the environment giving our patients the greatest chance of success.

Care at Family & Addiction Counseling is client rather than model directed. A variety of biological, psychological, and community-based interventions are available to help each patient and their family members achieve and maintain their personal treatment goals.

Our counselors maintain the therapeutic relationship and are able to treat our clients at every phase of their addiction; during active use, through relapse, into recovery.

% of Youth with a mental health condition
nimh.nih.gov
% of students 14 and older who dropout due to mental illness.
ed.gov
% of drug abusing adults who have a mental illness.
samhsa.gov
% the average treated person is better off vs an untreated person
Duncan, Miller, et. al (2009)

OUR PROVIDERS

We practice a treatment approach that helps clients and their families.

Kristen Sutton LMHC

Mental Health Counselor

I specialize in client’s struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, addiction, and relationship issues. My approach stems from humanistic, positive psychology, and solution-focused counseling. If you are ready to work towards the best possibly version of yourself, I am here to help.

Iesha Richards LMHC, MAC

Mental Health Counselor
Masters Addiction Counselor

I take honor in providing Clients with life skills necessary to lead a fulfilling life that is free from addiction and decreased feelings of depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, and other symptoms which make daily life more challenging.

Hyungbum Kang LCSW, MAC

Clinical Social Worker
Masters Addiction Counselor
SPC United States Army Reserve

My primary approach to treatment is an integrated therapeutic modality. Treatment modalities are based on all four dimensions of bio-psycho-socio-cultural health. My approach will be uniquely individualized and aligned with your specific needs.

Gina R. Ruiz LMHC, CSAC

Mental Health Counselor
Substance Abuse Counselor

My therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Therapy, as well as client centered theories such as Positive Psychology and Motivational Interviewing. I enjoy helping others find peace and presence to live a fuller, happier life!

GLEN CARNER LMHC

Intake Coordinator
Director

I’m a family therapist with over 20 years of experience working successfully with kids and adults using a variety of evidence-based practices including family, cognitive-behavioral, and multisystemic therapies. I also have advanced training and experience treating chemical dependency.

TESTIMONIALS

“I would trust the professionals at Family & Addiction Counseling to care for my own family.”

David E. Roth, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, American Academy of Pediatrics and American Psychiatric Association Fellow

“Glen is such a pleasure to work with and I saw such great success with the individuals and families he worked with! Glen is fabulous and really puts his heart into his work and his passion to help others shines through! He is always my first pick when recommending a therapist!”

Rebecca Gavin

Care Coordinator, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Department, State of Hawaii

“You had great successes doing in home therapy while you were here on the big island. The families still mention how you helped them. You always gave your clients lots of energy, enthusiasm, and dedication. Your addiction program sounds interesting and much needed.”

Monica Dey

Care Coordinator, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Department, State of Hawaii

“I always thought that we were good parents. But after our son started hanging out with kids that were doing drugs, it felt like we failed. Mr. Carner helped us get through our pain and gave us the tools – and strength – to get our son into counseling. Today, our son is back in our lives and learning new tools to cope with his addiction.”

Michael H.

Parent

“Glen’s approach to treating the whole person showed outstanding results at our agency and the clients he served. He is a highly creative and exceptional therapist that goes way beyond traditional office work to achieve the best possible outcome for this clients.”

Karl Prater,MA LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, The Institute for Family Enrichment

LOCATION

Private one-to-one and family counseling is provided at the Waikiki Landmark Building located at 1888 Kalakaua Avenue Suite C312 Honolulu, Hawaii 96815. Building parking is accessible from Ala Wai Boulevard and is $1 per hour (credit card only) when validated at our office. Both small office and family session rooms are available.

After parking, walk through the garage towards the Kalakaua side of the building and go up the elevator or escalator to the next (3rd) floor. When exiting, proceed to your right to Suite C312. Here is a Detailed Office Map to assist you.

For evening appointments, the front door will be locked after 5:00 PM. Please call (808) 494-6066 for entry. We also provide secure online video counseling for your convenience.

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