- Talking story approach
- 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 problems such as grief, anger, stress, anxiety, workplace issues, and parenting concerns. Sessions focus on practical conversation and clear steps rather than clinical distance.
He centers sessions on what he calls "the conversation" or talking story. Clients tell their experience and identify where they already show strength. Joachin treats the client as the expert on their life and uses that starting point to shape goals and next steps.
Joachin views concerns through a systemic lens. That means he looks at a person’s relationships at work, home, and socially to see how those connections affect attitudes and behavior. The systemic view is a beginning point to map out patterns and possible changes.
His working style is pragmatic and strength-based. Early sessions often involve naming themes, clarifying realistic outcomes, and spotting exceptions - times when a problem did not happen. He asks for specific details when useful, and clients control the pace of discussing difficult memories.
He sometimes suggests brief worksheets or journal prompts but keeps assignments practical and limited. When clients are willing, journaling is offered as a way to track thoughts between sessions. The overall aim is to build clear, manageable steps so people can handle anger, career strain, transitions, and related stresses more effectively.
How his approaches map to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy means the client leads the conversation while the therapist reflects and clarifies. It helps when someone needs to be heard and to make sense of what matters most in their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is useful for anxiety, stress, anger, and for learning concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps and quick changes. It helps people identify short-term goals and build on moments when problems are less intense. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each client to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can shift as sessions progress and new priorities appear. Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. These practical benefits help people keep momentum while they try new ways of handling anger and related stresses.Areas of expertise
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with grief, anger, stress, anxiety, career and workplace issues, parenting concerns, trauma and related problems.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a conversational, strength-based approach that focuses on practical steps and identifying exceptions to current problems.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional experience in the helping professions.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a LMFT licensed in Hawaii and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.