Works with
- Anger
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Hawaii
- Years in practice
- 16
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Joachin
Joachin Kaaihue is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who focuses on helping people manage anger and related challenges. He speaks plainly and centers sessions on conversation, inviting clients to tell their story and identify what matters most to them. Joachin approaches each person as having strengths to build on, and he aims to make therapy feel straightforward and useful.
He uses a systemic perspective to look at how work, family, social life, and personal habits interact with a person's struggles.
Background and approach
That broad view is a starting point to uncover patterns and moments when the problem did or did not happen. Sessions often include talking through specific examples - who was there, where it happened, and what felt different. Joachin blends client-centered methods with practical tools.
He helps people set realistic goals and notices exceptions - times when old patterns loosen. He also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and solution-focused steps to try small changes that can make a day better. Over 16 years of professional experience inform his work in both nonprofit and public settings in Hawaii.
He aims to keep homework manageable and offers worksheets or journaling when it supports progress. Clients decide the pace and when to pause if a memory or topic becomes hard to face. People often come for anger, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, workplace issues, or multicultural concerns.
Joachin frames the work as a collaborative conversation, helping people move from feeling stuck toward clearer direction and practical next steps.
What Joachin works with
Everything Joachin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Joachin's practice.
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- Communication problems
- Multicultural concerns
- Workplace issues
Approaches Joachin lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that focus on conversation and change
Joachin uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a trusting conversation. That approach means the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead so people feel heard and understood. It helps when someone needs support sorting out feelings and priorities.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. CBT offers practical techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and try different responses, useful for anger, anxiety, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy is another tool he uses to identify small, achievable steps that move a person toward their goals in short order.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Joachin will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. He checks in about what helps and adjusts the plan as goals change.
Online sessions give flexibility around busy lives. Video calls let people talk face-to-face from wherever they are, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be used for quicker check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing journaling or brief updates. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family schedules while trying approaches that aim for real, practical change.
Questions people ask about Joachin
What concerns does Joachin address?
He helps with anger, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, career and workplace issues, and multicultural or communication problems.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He centers sessions on conversation and a systemic view of a person’s life. The work mixes client-centered listening with practical tools to set goals and find small changes that help.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 16 years of professional experience working in both nonprofit and public settings in Hawaii.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, and practices from Hawaii.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.