Family & Addiction Counseling – Advanced Holistic Mental Health Care

Our Focus

ADULTS

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

TEENS

Adolescence is a challenging but developmentally critical period in a child’s life. We offer comprehensive teen counseling that supports physical, mental, and academic success while building pro-social supports and life-skills. Our approach is multi-systemic and we work with every aspect of a child’s life.

Addiction

We provide private individualized outpatient treatment for substance use disorders. Addiction is treated utilizing a harm reduction approach that supports client progress at every level. Therapy is provided one-to-one or with supportive family present to optimize accountability, client comfort, and goal achievement.

Education

We collaborate with schools and community groups to provide training and strategies around teens, behavior, drugs, and addiction. We recommend a reality-based educational approach which empowers families while providing life saving knowledge and options that reduce substance abuse.

DISCRETION AND CONFIDENTIALITY - The privacy and confidentiality of your medical records and treatment are of great importance. As such, Family & Addiction Counseling llc follows industry-standard practices for the collection, maintenance, and disposal of your records. We encourage you to read our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices for more information.

How we work

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 disorders and parents with behaviorally challenging teens.

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 complete wellness approach to treatment affecting body, mind, and the environment giving our patients the greatest chance of success.

Therapy at Family & Addiction Counseling is client rather than model directed. We utilize a variety of cognitive, behavioral, and evidenced based community treatments to help each patient maintain and support their unique treatment goals.

% 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)

COMMUNITY PROVIDERS

We collaborate with a diverse group of Hawaii health specialists who help achieve your goals.

Dr. Scot Liepack, PhD

Psychologist

I provide therapy for children, adolescents, couples and families. My practice is based upon helping with adjustment to the challenges of life, healing the impact of hurtful memories, and increasing capacity for self-regulation. My goal is to nurture and revitalize relationships.

Joanne Humphreys, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist

Joanne is known for her comprehensive background in all aspects of Marriage and Family Therapy. She is recognized as an individual with a positive attitude and a deep passion for the well being of the clients being served and giving back to the community at large.

Beth Danowsky, MS, RD, LD

Dietitian

I am a registered and licensed dietitian, certified lactation counselor and Yoga Alliance Certified yoga instructor and have been practicing nutritional medicine for over 10 years. I consider myself an expert in gut health, women’s health, infant and child nutrition, sports performance and GI health.

Dr. Thomas Cook, MD

Psychiatrist

I have special expertise in insomnia, anxiety, panic, depression, PTSD, psychosis, ADHD, & OCD… also, opiate addiction, suboxone treatment, Alzheimers dementia, and service emotional companion dog letters. I am a local expert in herbal treatment and the proper use of medical marijuana.

KELLY STERN, MS

Educational Specialist

I’m an Educational Specialist in the Hawaii Department of Education and recipient of the 2015 Daniel K. Inouye award from the Hawaii Psychological Association. My leadership around building teams and improving access to community supports leads to both student and family improvement.

GLEN CARNER, LMHC

Mental Health Counselor

I’m a family therapist with over 15 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.

Dr. David Roth, MD

Psychiatrist

Dr. Roth has provided pediatric and psychiatric services to adults, adolescents, & children across Hawaii for 19 years. Board Certified in Pediatrics, Adult Psychiatry & Neurology, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

TESTIMONIALS

“I enjoy being in Joanne’s sessions because she is a good listener, and helps bring out things I haven’t thought about for a while. Also, feelings I have a hard time trying to get out.. She has made it easier for me to handle the issues that bring me down, and has helped me change in ways that are positive for my life.”

V.C.

Client

“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

“I would highly recommend Joanne as a therapist. She is a great listener and she really cares about her patients. I feel like I’m talking to a friend instead of a therapist! Great advice and empathetic just what I needed in a rough patch in life!”

J.M.

Client

“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

“I am very satisfied with the therapeutic services I receive from Joanne Humphreys. I started going to therapy with my life partner to help him deal with his bi-polar disorder. I tried to take on all the responsibilities by myself which sometimes made me very stressed and feel like I was going mentally crazy. Therapy helped me realize that I benefited from a support system to help cope with this issue. Joanne is part of my support system because she is a very compassionate person, and truly understands what we are going through. Trust and respect has us working together to better our lives with Joanne Humphreys.”

A.M.

Client

“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 (GOOGLE MAPS LINK). 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. Say hello to the receptionist at the front desk who will greet you and announce your arrival.

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

* Nutritional, medical, and psychiatric services are offered by referral to physicians we work with at their office locations.

Family & Addiction Counseling Llc
ADVANCED HOLISTIC MENTAL HEALTH CARE

Our Focus

ADULTS

TEENS

Addiction

Education

How we work

COMMUNITY PROVIDERS

Dr. Scot Liepack, PhD

Joanne Humphreys, LMFT

Beth Danowsky, MS, RD, LD

Dr. Thomas Cook, MD

KELLY STERN, MS

GLEN CARNER, LMHC

Dr. David Roth, MD

TESTIMONIALS

LOCATION

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