Kristina Poulos, LMFT

lmft@kpoulos.com
808-437-5704

I believe in an integrated approach that meets the client where they are at. I do this through evidenced-based approaches, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy.
I focus on helping clients discover their personal strengths through mindfulness, Positive Psychology and developing a greater awareness of one’s emotions, thoughts and physical symptoms so they can become the healer in their life.
​Above all, I seek to help individuals and families improve their relational dynamics as being connected on a deep human level adds to one’s overall health and well-being. ​

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Credentials

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis on child development and a Minor in Dance, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI
  
• Master’s in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy 2006
  
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 2013-present (License #: LMFT-359)
  
• Trainer for Quality Behavior Solutions Safety Care 2017-2019
  
• Trainer for Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and Applied Physical Training 2016-2017
  
• Trainer for Maximizing the Effectiveness of Paraprofessionals 2018
  
• Trained in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
  
• Trained in SPARCS (Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress)
  
• Trained in EMDR from EMDR Consulting through EMDRIA with a specialty in treatment of chronic pain
  
  

Capability​

• Experience with family dynamics-related challenges (including infertility, divorce, death and coping with serious medical conditions).
  
• Extensive experience with children and adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety, issues with self-esteem and peer relationships, ADHD, trauma, abuse, sexuality (including gender identity and sexual orientation).
  
• Extensive experience in working with individuals and families of diverse ethnicities, socio-economic status, religion, and sexuality.
  
  

Relevant Experiences​​

• Adjunct Professor – Chaminade University 
  
• Behavior Program Therapist – State of Hawaii Department of Education, Honolulu, HI
  
• Behavioral Health Specialist - State of Hawaii Department of Education, Honolulu, HI
  
• Case Manager/Therapist - Hale Kipa Inc. Foster Care Therapeutic Services, Honolulu, HI
  
• Volunteer Hospice of Hilo Grief Camp for Children
  
  

 Professional Affiliation​

• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)
  
• Psi Chi (International psychology honors society)