Executive Director
LCPC, NCC, MA, THTC, CCATP-CA, CFRC

Carly’s mission is to empower teenagers and adults to become the best versions of themselves by supporting them in overcoming obstacles and accomplishing their goals.

Associate Clinical Director 
LPC, NCC, CFRC 

Lyndsey's has a solution-focused approach and a place of mutual understanding. She is passionate about working with first responders, teens, young adults, as well as those navigating new life changes.

MS, LCPC, NCC, Training Supervisor

Porchia’s hope is to provide a safe place to allow you to continue your journey of transition. Whether the focus is finding coping skills, acknowledging triggers, managing life moments and stressors, or other goals.

LSW

Brenda’s approach to therapy is integrative, based on the individual’s needs and goals. She provides a safe, trusting environment which allows for collaboration and solutions.

LCSW

Becky's therapeutic approach centers on creating a collaborative, trusting partnership with her clients. She is dedicated to helping individuals recognize and build on their strengths, while fostering motivation for meaningful change.

LPC

Brian focuses on creating a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe, heard, and supported. He uses a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach.

LPC - pending

Elizabeth integrates evidence-based methods such as CBT and trauma-informed care with holistic practices like mindfulness and trauma-sensitive yoga. Dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment, she helps clients build resilience, self-awareness, and lasting emotional balance.

MA, LCPC, NCC, CCTP, CFRC

As a psychotherapist, a certified clinical trauma professional, and a former teacher, helping people to learn and grow has been the core focus of Heidi’s life and career.

LCSW

Jenny has a direct yet kind approach and strives to create a space that feels approachable, collaborative, and flexible. She is passionate about working with children, teens, and young adults, including those navigating substance use concerns and other mental health challenges.

LPC

Karson is devoted to supporting you on your individual journey toward mental and emotional health. Her goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where you feel empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.

MFT, Intern

Kenny brings calm structure, cultural humility, and evidence-based care to his work with couples and families. He specializes in communication, conflict resolution, and major life transitions, including reintegration for military and first-responder families.

MA, LPC, NCC

Lana is a licensed therapist who offers a grounded, compassionate space for healing and growth. She works collaboratively with teens, adults, and couples—particularly those navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Her approach is warm and validating, helping clients feel understood.

M.Ed, MSW, LSW

Latoi creates an environment that allows you to understand your true self, your relationships, and past experiences that led you to where you are today.  She is here to listen and to guide.

LPC, CFRC

As well as being an LPC, I also am a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), specializing in disability and chronic illness.

MA, LPC, BA

Megan has experience working with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use conditions. Megan also has experience working with children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Pre-licensed Professional Counselor

Natalie uses an existential, client-centered approach that encourages self-awareness and a deeper sense of purpose. Passionate about supporting teens and young adults, she fosters a safe, collaborative space where clients feel heard and empowered to bring their inner strengths into everyday life.

LSW, MSW

Nicole’s my goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences without judgment. She believes that healing begins when individuals are given space to process their emotions in a way that feels authentic and manageable.

LCPC, NCC

Renee strives to create a safe, comfortable, and trusting atmosphere. She works with clients to help them gain a better understanding of themselves and their relationships.

LSW, *Bilingual in Spanish

Yuri’s background consists of working as a youth counselor with adolescents placed out of the home in group homes and corrections. Yuri is passionate about serving diverse populations.

Office Manager

Kate works with new and existing clients to find the best match in a therapist as well as answer any questions they may have throughout their mental health journey.

Account Management

Amber Berndt is a Collections Specialist who started with Living Pono in 2023. Amber works to collect co-pays for patient visits and ensure that records are as up to date as possible.

LPC Intern and Office Assistant 

Nicola works with new clients helping them with clinician placement, greets visitors with a welcoming attitude, and is here to help with any questions or concerns they may have.

Office Assistant

Mia is often the first friendly voice you'll hear when you call or visit Living Pono Counseling. She's happy to answer your questions and help point you in the right direction, making sure every client feels welcomed from the very first hello.

Social Media Manager

Simisola is pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology and is passionate about helping those who do not have the privilege of accessible mental health care.

Intern

Chris is committed to supporting the mental health and wellness of first responders and their families. His work focuses on crisis intervention, holistic wellness, and advocacy for men’s mental health, with a mission to help remove the stigma surrounding mental health care.

Intern

Giselle is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. She believes in meeting each person where they are and working collaboratively to help them develop practical coping strategies, build resilience, and achieve their personal goals.

Intern

Jimmy specializes in first responder mental health, trauma recovery, resilience, and stress management. With 20+ years as a firefighter, he provides trauma-informed, evidence-based counseling to help adults build resilience and achieve lasting mental wellness.

Intern

Julianna is passionate about making mental health care accessible and empowering clients to feel seen, heard, and supported.

Intern

Kyle’s approach emphasizes multicultural understanding, safety, trust, and empowerment, helping clients navigate life transitions, recognize their strengths, and achieve meaningful personal growth and healing.

Intern

Patrick’s priority is a safe, calm, and purposeful collaboration with clients to empower positive change. His approach is trauma informed, humanistic, and somatic driven believing the mind and body influence one another.

Intern

Sarah is passionate about helping individuals of all ages become their authentic selves through psychoanalytic, cognitive behavioral, and client-centered therapy. She values client dignity, self-expression, and personal growth and is dedicated to assisting clients through life's challenges with compassion, guidance, and respect.