Christine Ochimas LMFT, RN, MBA, BHA, BSN

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

I provide a warm, safe space for children, adults, and families to heal, grow, express emotions, and build stronger connections.

Marriage & Family Therapist in Hawaii

Free Initial Consultation

Book consultation

Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group
  • Medication Management
  • Neuropsychological Assessment

About My Clients

Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotions, struggling with relationships, or navigating life's challenges? I work with children ages five and up, teens, adults, and families seeking support with anxiety, family conflict, emotional challenges, and personal growth. Together, we'll build confidence, strengthen relationships, and develop healthier coping skills in a warm, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and accepted.

My Background and Approach

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I take a compassionate, collaborative approach to helping children, teens, adults, and families navigate life's challenges. My approach draws from systemic, humanistic, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapies, allowing me to tailor sessions to your unique needs and goals. I believe that healing begins with feeling safe, heard, and understood. Together, we'll explore emotions, recognize patterns, strengthen communication, and build healthier ways of coping. My goal is to help you reconnect with your strengths, find your voice, and create meaningful changes at a pace that feels right for you. Every person's journey is different, and I'll meet you with empathy, curiosity, and respect.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and accepted. I value compassion, authenticity, and the courage it takes to grow through life's challenges. I believe that self-discovery is a lifelong journey and that, with support and understanding, we can learn to navigate our emotions, reconnect with our strengths, and build healthier relationships. I also believe in the importance of laughter, self-compassion, and making space for joy, even during difficult times. My goal is to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where every individual and family feels respected and supported in becoming the best version of themselves.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Couples Counseling Trauma Therapy

Other Techniques

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • EcoTherapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Relational Therapy
  • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
  • Transpersonal Therapy
  • Wilderness Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy
  • NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM)
  • Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT)
  • Sex Therapy
  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy
  • Schema Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling
  • Reality Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Addiction Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Other Issues

  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Adoption Issues
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Gambling Addiction
  • Grief or Loss
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Insomnia
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Problems
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Age
Children (under 12), Pre-teens (12–14), Teens (14–18), Adults, Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals, Couples, Families, Groups
Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LMFT, RN, MBA, BHA, BSN, State of Hawaii · #MFT-904
Years in practice
2 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Christianity

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 2 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 200/session
  • Sliding scale: Available on request

Reach out to Christine