Therapist profile
Joachin Kaaihue, LMFT
Hawaii
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Hawaii / MFT-229
- NPI1922377100
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationHawaii
About
- Client-centered conversation
- Systemic perspective
- Practical worksheets
About Joachin
Joachin Kaaihue is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Hawaii with 16 years of experience. He works with adults on issues such as anger, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, and workplace difficulties. Sessions focus on practical conversation and clear goals rather than jargon or vague promises.
He centers sessions on what he calls "the conversation" or talking story, encouraging clients to tell their life story and identify strengths they already have. He views clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them notice when problems happen and when they do not. This lays the groundwork for practical change.
Joachin uses a systemic lens to look at how relationships at work, home, and socially influence behavior. That perspective helps connect current patterns to their broader context without assigning blame. He mostly provides counseling to individuals while keeping the relationship systems in view.
In sessions he combines client-centered listening with pragmatic tools. He asks about specific moments when the concern did or did not occur to build concrete goals. Clients set the pace for difficult memories or topics and can pause or shift the conversation whenever needed.
He draws on worksheets and journaling when helpful but is careful not to overload clients with homework. He values short, focused assignments that fit into busy lives. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule their first session via the platform.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Joachin uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused ideas in session. Client-centered work means listening closely and letting the client lead the story while the therapist reflects and clarifies. This approach helps when someone needs to unpack emotions that fuel anger. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and offers concrete strategies to test and change them, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and anger reactions. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps and exceptions to the problem, helping clients notice when things go better and build on those moments.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process. Joachin collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. He works with clients to set concrete targets and adjust techniques over time so sessions stay relevant and action-oriented.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when days are tight, and reduce travel time. Those practical advantages help people maintain consistency while they learn new ways to manage anger and stress.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does he help with?
He addresses snapping at loved ones, built-up resentment, workplace frustration, and anger connected to life changes or stress.
What is his therapy style like?
He emphasizes "the conversation" - a client-centered talking story - paired with pragmatic goal-setting and brief homework when useful.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional experience working in both public and non-profit settings and in various counseling roles since 1996.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in Hawaii and practices there.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking; the profile does not specify formats.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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