top of page
20250605_110445.jpg

About Honu Counseling Services

Honu Portriat.jpg

Counseling services at Honu Counseling Services, Inc., are conducted by Kori Kuaana, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Hawaii.   Ms. Kuaana is a Nationally Certified Counselor with the National Board of Certified Counselors. She is a member of the American Counselors Association (ACA) and American  Psychological Association (APA).

 

Owner and Counselor Kori Kuaana has been in the counseling field since 1998, graduated with her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Oregon State University in 2012.  Ms. Kuaana’s work history ranges from youth-at-risk in a residential setting and their families, to adult registered sex offenders, and emergency room and secure psychiatric units in the hospital setting.  Ms. Kuaana has worked as a Therapist in community settings with diverse adult client populations.  Ms. Kuaana spent many years as an Employment Specialist and Statewide Trainer of employment services for individuals with mental illness in obtaining and maintaining employment and purpose.

 

Ms. Kuaana has clinical supervision available for clinical supports.

Education & Qualifications

Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Oregon State University

​​

Certifications

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Hawaii

​

National Certified Counselor, Nationwide

Years of Practice

Been in the counseling field since 1998

Our Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered, Collaborative Style, Narrative Approach

Our therapeutic approach is client-centered and collaborative. A narrative approach focusing on individual needs and goals, using their story to guide treatment. We integrate evidence-based techniques and empathy to create a trusting and empowering therapeutic relationship that promotes self-exploration, insight, and positive change.

Specializations

We specialize in providing support for

  • anxiety disorders

  • depression

  • mood disorders (bipolar)

  • psychotic/psychosis

  • trauma

  • grief and loss

  • suicidality 

  • ADHD

  • relationship issues

  • employment issues

  • self-confidence and self-care

  • communication 

  • work/life balance

  • crisis intervention

Continuous Development

Commitment to Ongoing Training

Currently enrolled in a 30 credit hour

ADHD Certification

​

About Honu Counseling Services

Mission Statement
Honu Counseling Services, Inc. provides a space where people are openly welcomed, respected for their life experiences with no judgment, creating a healing path that is unique to each person, and supporting people to build resilience, reduce stigma, and to create a healthier life and community. 

Vision Statement
Honu Counseling Services, Inc. helps create a future where mental health care is readily available, safe, accepting the uniqueness of clients, dedicated to client success and well-being and providing skills and resources for lasting improvement.  Honu Counseling Services, Inc. aims to have mental health care become a basic part of overall wellness.  Honu Counseling Services, Inc. will work with each client to create a personalized treatment plan to address concerns and future goals.  Our goal is to provide a variety of counseling services by qualified staff.

Honu Representation
Honu Counseling Services Inc. is set up with the life of a Honu, Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle found in the waters of Hawaii. Honu are born into po, darkness and life is produced and spirits return. Honu are found to be spiritual guardians, `aumakua. Honu lives up to 100 years and range from 3 feet to 5 feet long and weigh up to 400 pounds.  Honu is named for it’s green color of fat and cartilage from feeding off limu (sea grass). Honu’s have determination, resilience, wisdom, connection, and safety.  They travel at least 800 miles and with that comes challenges and they have overcome them, surviving predators and human-caused dangers. Honu’s bring good luck and lifelong protection and so to is the goal of Honu Counseling Services, Inc.

Therapeutic Modalities 

At Honu Counseling Services, Inc, we employ a holistic and modern approach in our therapy sessions. We utilize evidence-based techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy techniques,  solution-focused brief therapy, gestalt therapy techniques, and motivational interviewing techniques to help clients identify and challenge thought patterns. At Honu Counseling Services, Inc., we provide a safe and supportive environment, encourage open communication and self-exploration, empowering our clients to gain deeper insights into their emotions and behaviors. Our goal is to help individuals cultivate resilience and develop effective coping strategies for life's challenges.

Resources

​​​

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy​​

American Psychological Association. 2019. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 7th edition. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.​

https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral.pdf

​

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy​

Tartakovsky, M. Updated May 21, 2021. Medically reviewed by Nicole Washington, DO, MPH. What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy? 2025 Psych Central, Healthline Media Company.

https://psychcentral.com/lib/an-overview-of-dialectical-behavior-therapy#how-it-works

​​​​

Gestalt

Schultz, J. 8/21/2020. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. Gestalt Therapy Explained: History, Definition and Examples. Positive Psychology.

https://positivepsychology.com/gestalt-therapy/

​​

Motivational Interviewing

https://motivationalinterviewing.org/understanding-motivational-interviewing

​

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Murray, H. April 4, 2025, Reviewed by Saul McLeod, Ph.D., and Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc. What is Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)? 2025. Simple Psychology.​

https://www.simplypsychology.org/solution-focused-therapy.html​

​​​

​Therapist Aid Worksheets

https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheets

 

bottom of page