We have gone to Malia Cabral for almost a year and she has saved our marriage. We began seeing her…read morebecause of betrayal trauma caused by years of infidelity and devastating addictive behavior. We suffered through anger driven arguments and constant contention. We had been to many therapists and counselors in the past with no lasting results. We were struggling with resentment and negativity and on the very brink of separation and divorce. Malia listened to each of us, one at a time and not only advised us, but gave us tools that helped us address the roots of our issues instead of simply treating symptoms. Malia is a great communicator and helps us to feel understood. She also has a gift for understanding what each of us is stating and repeating it back to us in clear and concise ways that help us to understand what is really going on behind what we say. We now have the marriage that both of us have wanted - free of disrespect, free of vicious arguments, free of dishonesty and full of love, honesty and connection. We are now at the point of seeing her for maintenance and wellness checks that continue to be a benefit to our relationship. We cannot thank Malia enough for the miracle she helped us to create.

From the owner: Offering virtual and in person sessions for marriage counseling , couples counseling and…read moreindividual therapy. -Oahu Counseling and Wellness Center provides a wide array of support for anyone looking for some outside professional help in their personal life. The Wellness Center, run by licensed marriage and family therapist Malia Cabral, has a location in Hawaii- Kapolei. Cabral specializes in "affair recovery" and helps couples heal from betrayal. In addition, her support helps couples protect their relationship with loyalty and respect. Cabral has 15 years of experience in the mental health field Oahu Counseling and Wellness Center include therapy for individuals with depression and anxiety, infidelity issues, self-esteem building and stress management. Cabral motivates individuals to develop worthiness and practice self-care. Couples counseling includes learning to understand one another, taking ownership for hurtful behaviors, forgiving, communication skills, conflict resolution and recovering from infidelity issues. In addition, Cabral also focuses on work related issues, life transitions, separation counseling & divorce support. Cabral helps heterosexual and LBGT couples. Throughout her career, Cabral has been known to demonstrate extreme compassion for others and applies creative ways for clients to implement tools outside of sessions.

It really was a God send finding this place. We have been with Irish for over a year now and it has…read morebeen such a great help for the kids and I. She is able to work with each of my kids, one 9 and one 12. She can relate to them, make them feel comfortable and allows them to direct the flow of the session so that they build trust and develop a good foundation for geowth and communication. She allows my daughter to capitalize on her strengths and coping mechanisms She is helping my son to develop confidence and processing of entering teen years. As a mom, she helps me just to get through life. To work through my feelings and develop routines and basic life plans to accomplish our goals as a family and as individuals. Irish is also able to relate to our lives through our Christian faith. Being able to qork through our sessions with that as the core, really enables all of us to practice our faith and interpret our trials and triumphs. The office is conveniently located in the back of Costco in the industrial area in the same building as Paradise Coffee. The office is on the second floor at the top of the stairs. There is ample parking, restrooms on both floors, coffee and water machines. Very good for families looking for a therapist! Thank you Irish for all that you do!

I'm very grateful that I came to the right office for support. Irish Alonzo provided great service…read more& advice. Thank you very much. Appreciate.

Sandee helped me sort out issues I was having in my marriage, all the while encouraging and…read moresupporting me to get to root of the issue.

Our therapist has been wonderful, empathetic, and thorough. She learned our personalities and…read morestories and figured out how best to work with us as individuals and together. I really like her straight forwardness and all in love attitude. I understand her straight forwardness isn't for everyone but sometimes we need tough love in life too. Thank you Dr for all you done for me and help me to see. Btw you're right if someone comes with a bias and isn't all in they never will be and it reveals what truly should be. Mahalo

I have been struggling with depression and anxiety since I was nineteen . I have been medicated on…read moreand off and dealt with this for long time . I was having very bad thoughts and was struggling with sleep and just feeling horrible. I didn't want to go back to therapy or medication and I was reading Austin's Yelp review past midnight so I scheduled a consultation call immediately . He called me right away at 9 am the next day and scheduled me to do a session with him . I was having major sever anxiety and really bad thoughts that day and thinking going back to medication . From having a bad thoughts to feeling better took 75 min . Even with meds sometimes sleeping is hard it doesn't work , that night I slept . My loss of appetite was very bad but since the next day after a good rest I was able to eat . After the session I felt tired from all the release and I had some thoughts coming back and anxiety but Austin checked in with me and we practiced through breathing . And I was able to get through my day . Able to sleep , go back to sleep . The biggest thing I noticed is that I have ptsd and I am not good with surprises even though people are not trying to scare me . When I'm in a room and someone walks in I jump , I'm aware that people are not trying to scare me . But I'm hyper sensitive with these kind of stuff and get emotionally exhausted with these things . After going through one session with Austin I noticed that I'm not jumpy anymore . I think the way I feel that " I am safe " and the nervous system trying to calm down is why I'm not hyper alert anymore . I am able to fall asleep too and fall back asleep . I don't know how to explain but it works . And I want to tell you without medication ... that is the best thing . Just one session and I was able to do this . It has been life changing. My husband is always very worried about me and he calls me all the time . After the session with Austin he knew immediately that I am back to being myself because my voice was significantly different. People like me gets pushed to get on medication a lot , or go to therapy and talk about the problem. Does it really help you ? For me it's not sustainable and it doesn't work much , that's why I was in a bad cycle . But with just one session with Austin I felt better and with real results to sleep better and eat better and feel balanced and feeling safe . How I felt back then I think I was exhausting myself , it was something that I created myself and making myself sick . And I feel like I was able to snap out of it or peeling away these old armors that was too heavy weighing on my shoulders for a long time . I truly want to tell people who are struggling like me to give it a try . You do the work but Austin will guide you through . It is worth to try . I will not go back to medication or therapy , I will continue working with Austin , I know that I can get better . There is hope .

Writing this review using my wife's account. Let me just say I didn't think that it would have an…read moreimpact on me, but boy was I wrong. I've been sitting on this review and trying to figure out how to describe my experience with Austin. In a nutshell, indescribable would be easy to say, but also the immediate feeling right after the session. I can breathe a bit better if not easier, weight on my shoulders feels lighter. And overall feels like I am freed by the 'mental shackles' that has had its hold on me for a long time. Like a veil has been lifted and I am now more at peace with myself, zen like state which is something I thought I had but this is completely different. I am extremely thankful for the opportunity and I am forever truly grateful for meeting and crossing paths with Austin!

Justin really gets you results. He is a fantastic life…read morecoach and counselor! I was battling with a 'sense of failure' as a father/husband/person due to what I thought was from financial pressures and a lack of empathy, accountability with my was breaking down my relationship with my wife. His counseling experience and deep knowledge of behavioral therapy identified a possible 'Complex Relational trauma response' disorder that my wife showed signs of displaying. Justin helped me understand her trauma response and how I was reacting to her issues with my own issues which triggered her fear, abandonment, frustration, mistrust, and gravitation to conflict which induced my own defensiveness reactions and anger. He provided me with my own personal tools to deploy on a regular basis. These helped me be nice to myself and appreciate my purpose and that I was actually doing my best to improve myself and provide love most importantly. Some of those solutions and tools such as meditation, mindfulness, self awareness/development created personal behavioral changes and coping strategies I now feel better about myself . A relationship tools I really liked was his own self developed 'Oh-Five-X Repair Framework' ( a one page document) which has provided us ability to create a safe place for trust, healing, and recovering from past trauma and experiences in our relationship and personal pasts. I've developed a deeper understanding and awareness of myself and Justin's actionable tools and strategies are much more than what most other life coaches or counselors can deliver. Its his ability to land these strategies/tools on point and get you to understand how to employ them to get better/improve/develop yourself With this guidance I've noticed I've become more empathetic, less reactive and more self caring so my family can continue to heal, and our relationship and welfare of ourselves benefits our family. Justin gets change happening and you get great value for your time and while gaining a true caring friend and an exceptional life coach in your corner.

Justin has been a wonderful guide for me in my life journey for the past couple years. I initially…read morereached out to Choose Heart while in the midst of complete uncertainty and anxiety about my life, in pretty much every way. Over these years, I have gained so much confidence and have learned to trust myself and my intuition more than ever before. I am so very grateful for the diligent effort from Justin to help me confidently take control of my life's path

Whatever your reasons for seeking counseling or therapy, don't be afraid to find help. There is no…read moreshame in wanting to be a better version of yourself. But still, maybe you're not comfortable sharing with people you know. Seeking out counseling is a great outlet for these feelings. Alicia at Resilience Counseling has been a great help for me. She listens and is easy to talk to. You don't feel judged for whatever issues you are working through. For me, even though there's still work to do, I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. If you have things weighing on you I recommend you contact Resilience Counseling.

From the owner: Together we will work towards prioritizing "self" to build a more meaningful life through improved…read moreall-around health and wellness. Having a respectful, trusting, and non-judgmental relationship with you is most important. Once established, we will work together to address areas of improvement, gain understanding of self, and work towards improved self-growth and development. We will focus on your individual and/or family needs through a person-centered approach. I will utilize skills such as Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), person centered approach, solution- focused/ goal oriented, psychodynamics' amongst others, tailored specifically to your unique/ individual needs. I understand seeking and engaging in therapy can feel like an overwhelming and intimidating experience. At your pace, will address challenges in a positive and safe environment. Allow me to help you reach your highest potential!