Joseph Hakim

Calm, practical guidance for life’s challenges

LMHC Hawaii

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Joseph

Joseph Hakim is a licensed mental health counselor based in Hawaii who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, and mood concerns. With six years of clinical experience, he works with clients to uncover underlying patterns that interfere with daily functioning and personal goals.

Background and approach

Joseph combines practical strategies with empathic listening to support progress across a wide range of challenges including relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating difficulties, panic and mood disorders, and substance-related struggles. He favors evidence-based methods and often integrates cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and motivational approaches, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs.

Joseph emphasizes collaboration and pacing - helping clients set realistic goals while addressing emotions like guilt, shame, abandonment, and loneliness. He offers work that is straightforward and compassionate, aiming to make the process of seeking help approachable for people at various stages of change.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns and lends itself well to structured online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, offering space for clients to explore feelings and values at their own pace; this approach supports building trust and self-directed insight during remote conversations. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their reasons for change and strengthen commitment to new behaviors, which can be useful for addictions, ambivalence about treatment, and readiness for life changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to blend methods that match their goals, preferences, and current needs rather than prescribing a single path up front. This partnership helps tailor pacing, homework, and conversational focus so the work fits the person.

Online therapy with Joseph is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from a distance, maintain continuity of care during busy periods, and use a mode of communication that best supports an individual’s progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Joseph addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and mood disorders, as well as related issues such as body image, isolation, and relationship struggles.

What is the therapist's overall therapeutic style?

He blends a client-centered stance with practical techniques to build coping skills and motivation, adapting approaches to each client's preferences and goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Joseph has six years of experience working in the counseling field, during which he has supported people with a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He holds the LMHC credential with license number HI LMHC MHC-833 and practices out of Hawaii.

Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and he is open to working with international clients.

What session formats are offered for remote care?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that clients can cancel at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameHoardingIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Hawaii

Languages

English