Meet Our Providers

Denise Link, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

Denise Link has been a Social Worker for over 12 years and has worked as Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 6 years. She graduated from University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Social Work in 2008 and from Hawaii Pacific University with a Master of Social Work in 2011. She specializes in working with various communities to include LQBTQ+, military, and persons of color (POC).  Her expertise is primarily on addressing trauma to include sexual trauma, combat trauma, and childhood trauma. She utilizes a variety of evidenced based therapeutic approaches such as Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Solution Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.  She is not limited to only western therapeutic modalities and is open to using eastern concepts in her practice. She believes the approach to counseling should be unique to the client and their needs. She enjoys working with the diverse communities that exist in Hawaii and is excited to be able to provide support to its people.

Education

Hawaii Pacific University
Master of Social Work

Specialties

• Relationships
• Marriage Counseling
• Anxiety
• Depression
• CBT
• LBGTQIA
• Mindfulness/Meditation

Kelly Myers, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

Kelly is a clinical social worker specializing in mental health, addiction, and trauma, particularly with womxn and LGBTQ+. Kelly is licensed in the states of Hawai’i and Oregon, with 15 years of experience in clinical settings that include substance misuse treatment programs, culturally integrated treatment, and community health settings.  Kelly completed her Masters in Social Work from the Catholic University of America and completed a Masters in Irish Studies from University College Cork. She has a graduate certificate in Gender, Race and Nations from Portland State University, where she is currently a Ph.D. candidate.

Kelly believes strongly in the tenets of social justice and works from strength-based, harm reduction, empowerment, and relational theories. She believes that healing occurs in our relationships with ourselves, each other, and our world. Kelly’s goals are to empower and support her clients to make positive changes in their lives, as they see fit, and to promote the values and best practices of the social work profession.

Education

Catholic University of America (MSW) , University College Cork (MA)
MSW, MA

Specialties

• Trauma & Stressor-related Disorders
• Substance misuse and addictions
• Anxiety & Depression
• Personality Disorders
• LGBTQIA2S+
• Woman’s issues
• Healthy Lifestyle

Ria Kim, LMFT

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Kim is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Hawaii who has 10 years of experience in the mental health field, partnering with adults, couples, and families seeking help with PTSD/trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship issues. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and received both her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University in Honolulu, HI.

Ria believes therapy should be an individualized process; understanding each person is unique, requiring an approach adapted to their specific needs by using an integrative therapeutic approach. She provides a non-judgmental, safe, and supportive space, where she works with clients in a collaborative effort on their journey to positive mental health.

Ria strives to foster a safe space for you to explore current and/or longstanding issues, taking the first steps together with you on your path to empowerment and creating the meaningful life you deserve.

Education

Argosy University Honolulu, Hawaii
Doctorate of Education Counseling Psychology

Specialties

• PTSD/Trauma
• Anxiety/Phobias
• Life transitions
• Codependency/Relationship issues
• Couples/Family Therapy
• Depression
• Self Esteem
• Bipolar disorder
• Psychotic disorders
• Personality Disorders

Sarah Adams, LMHC

Philosophy of Care

Sarah Adams is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Hawaii and a National Certified Counselor. After completing a Bachelor of Arts in Communications at Michigan State University and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling at Central Michigan University, Sarah has been working with clients in a private practice setting, in person and remotely, who seek counseling for a wide range of concerns.

Sarah utilizes strength based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, solution focused approaches to help clients identify values and strengths, set realistic goals, and work on sustainable behavioral and cognitive changes to enhance functioning, self esteem and relationships. Sarah seeks to create a nonjudgmental, supportive, motivational collaboration to nurture personal growth.

Sarah focuses on holistic wellness and the mind/body connection that is the foundation of physical and mental health. The expectation is to work toward optimal self care and self compassion, and while this is challenging, the rewards are great!

Education

Specialties

• Integrative Mental Health
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Self esteem
• Life Transitions
• Women’s Issues
• Relationship Issues
• LGBTQI Issues
• Grief and Loss
• Chronic Illness/Pain