- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose discussions
- CBT and mindfulness
About Noelani
Noelani Neroes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Hawaii with three years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, and issues relevant to LGBT clients. Her profile also lists concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, substance use, and relationship patterns.
Noelani favors a direct, person-focused way of working. Sessions are conversational and aimed at understanding what matters most right now. She listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, and helps people try small, practical steps to test what changes help. That can mean using mindful awareness to manage anxiety or shifting thoughts that keep someone stuck.
Her clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Those methods guide how she structures sessions, sets goals, and tracks progress. She uses plain language to explain techniques and checks in often about whether an approach is helping.
Noelani often addresses issues that overlap, such as caregiver stress combined with anxiety, or trauma alongside substance use. She works with people who are wrestling with commitment, codependency, or the effects of domestic violence and dissociation. The emphasis is on practical steps and clear conversation rather than jargon.
If someone is ready to explore life purpose, coping tools, or healing from past hurts, Noelani offers a steady, straightforward way of working. To begin, the usual next step is to complete the site matching process and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says. It helps when someone needs space to sort out values, decisions, or feelings about what comes next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT is practical for managing anxiety, changing unhelpful patterns, and testing new ways of behaving. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to notice stress or mood shifts and respond more deliberately.Choosing an approach is usually collaborative. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and try methods that fit their situation. If something does not feel helpful, she will suggest adjustments and review progress together so the work stays practical and relevant.
The profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use techniques such as guided mindfulness or CBT worksheets during the session. Ask during the matching step about the available formats and how they can fit into daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, bipolar disorder, and LGBT-related concerns. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, body image, substance use, and relationship patterns.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses conversational, practical methods that explore current habits and thinking. Techniques can include mindful awareness and CBT-style exercises to try small changes and evaluate their effects.
What is her professional background?
Noelani has three years of clinical experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her work has involved supporting people with overlapping emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Hawaii and holds an HI LCSW credential as listed in her profile.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session through the booking steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.