Hi, I’m keely.
Mahalo for stopping by!
I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist licensed in both California and Hawaii. Through telehealth, I’m able to work with clients throughout both states, no matter where you’re located.
I’m also a wife and mom to two young children, and I split my time between Hawaii and California. Outside of work, you’ll usually find me spending time with my family, working out, at the beach, or playing pickleball. I love the ocean, roses, and a good yerba mate.
I’ve been working in the mental health field since 2013, with experience in community mental health in both Santa Barbara County, California and Honolulu, Hawaii, as well as school counseling. In 2020, I transitioned into private practice, where I’ve had the privilege of doing the work I truly love.
I genuinely love what I do and feel incredibly honored to support the people who choose to work with me. I believe that therapy is a place where you should feel seen, understood, and supported—and I’m grateful to be able to walk alongside my clients as they navigate life’s challenges and transitions.
My Approach
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Just as every person is different, every therapeutic journey is different. I tailor my approach to each client’s individual needs, personality, strengths, and goals. Together, we’ll find what works best for you so that therapy feels meaningful, practical, and supportive.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help you better understand yourself, recognize your strengths, and develop the tools you need to navigate life’s challenges. Whether you’re working through anxiety, sadness, relationship difficulties, major life transitions, or painful experiences from the past, we’ll work together at a pace that feels right for you.
I also believe that the therapeutic relationship matters. I’m a real person, and I want therapy to feel like a genuine human connection—not like you’re sitting across from someone who is simply checking boxes or analyzing you. I’m open, authentic, and willing to appropriately share parts of myself when I believe it can help you feel more comfortable, understood, or connected. I believe that honesty and openness create a stronger foundation for doing meaningful work together.
My goal is to help you process difficult experiences, understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and move toward greater healing, confidence, and wholeness. I want you to leave therapy not only feeling better, but feeling more equipped to handle what life brings next.
You can have the life you want. You can have fulfilling, supportive relationships. And you can learn to navigate difficult experiences without allowing them to define you.
If you’re considering therapy, taking that first step can feel vulnerable—and sometimes a little scary. I commend you for being willing to take that step. I would be honored to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore, heal, grow, and become more fully yourself.
