Aging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualityYoung adult issues
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Mindfulness-informed care
Focus on daily skills
LGBTQ-affirming approach
About Noelani
Noelani Neroes is a licensed clinical social worker with three years of practice based in Hawaii. She creates a warm, affirming space where people can bring hard things like anxiety, stress, and questions about identity. Noelani is straightforward and calm in sessions and focuses on what matters to each person.
Noelani draws on mindfulness and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns. She uses client-centered listening to understand each person's story before suggesting changes. Sessions often include simple exercises to slow down and practice new ways of responding to stress.
She works with people facing trauma, abuse, and mood-related concerns such as bipolar disorder. Noelani also supports those dealing with self-esteem struggles, body image, substance concerns, caregiving strain, and relationship patterns. LGBTQ concerns are explicitly welcomed.
Noelani takes a practical approach that connects thoughts, feelings, and daily behavior. She helps people set small goals and build skills that can be used between sessions. The focus is on steady, manageable steps rather than quick fixes.
Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental tone and collaborative planning. Noelani aims to help people find more ease in their day-to-day life and clearer direction about next steps. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
Mindfulness and Practical Skill Work Online
Noelani blends Mindfulness Therapy with Client-Centered and cognitive techniques to help people manage stress and difficult emotions. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on simple present-moment practices that reduce reactivity and increase awareness, which can help with anxiety and trauma-related symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and experience, giving space to be heard and understood before choosing steps forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical tools to break unhelpful cycles.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Noelani collaborates with each person to see which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She listens first, then suggests practices or exercises and adjusts them over time based on what helps most.
Session logistics were not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use brief skill practice, guided mindfulness exercises, and thought-record homework that translate well to remote sessions, helping people apply what they learn between meetings.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Noelani address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and LGBTQ matters, plus a range of related issues such as body image and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
The approach is warm and client-centered, combining mindfulness and practical skill-building so people can practice new responses between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Noelani has three years of professional experience as a practicing clinician in Hawaii.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the credential LCSW, Hawaii, and practices from Hawaii.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Noelani?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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