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Noelani Neroes

Noelani Neroes

LCSW

Hawaii

Compassionate LCSW guiding practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Hawaii / LCSW-4968
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Hawaii

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    • Motivational support
    • CBT for anxious thoughts
    • Affirming care

    About Noelani

    Noelani Neroes is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and issues with self-esteem. She practices from Hawaii and uses straightforward, respectful guidance to help people make changes that matter to them.

    Noelani creates an affirming space for LGBTQ+ people and for young adults who want practical support. She listens closely and works at each person’s pace. Sessions focus on what the person needs now, not a one-size-fits-all plan.

    Her approach balances direct problem-solving with attention to how thoughts and feelings shape behavior. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to tackle anxious thoughts and unhelpful patterns. Motivational interviewing is part of how she helps people find their own reasons for change and build momentum.

    Noelani also draws on client-centered techniques to keep the person’s priorities at the center of work. Mindfulness practices are offered to help manage stress and grounding during hard moments. Together these methods aim to make goals clearer and steps feel doable.

    She has three years of experience as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - working with a wide range of concerns including bipolar moods, trauma and abuse, and substance-related difficulties. People who come to her often want compassionate, practical help to get unstuck and move toward better daily functioning.

  2. How Motivational Interviewing and CBT Work Online

    Motivational interviewing helps people clarify what they want to change and find personal reasons to take steps forward. It uses questions and reflection to strengthen someone’s own motivation and planning. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to test new ways of coping and feeling. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and shaping sessions around what matters most to the person.

    Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, daily challenges, and what has or hasn’t worked before. From there she and the client try methods that match the client’s needs and adjust as progress is made.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. The practical advantages often include easier scheduling, fitting sessions around work or caregiving duties, and options that reduce travel time. Some formats can work better for quick check-ins while others support longer therapeutic work, so checking the current session options will help you pick what fits your life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemBipolar disorder

    Additional focus areas

    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

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

    Experience

    3+ years

    Listed in

    Hawaii

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Noelani help with?

    Noelani works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem issues, bipolar concerns, and LGBT-related matters. She also supports people facing addiction, body image struggles, caregiver stress, and related problems.

    What is Noelani's therapeutic style?

    Her style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques. She uses CBT to address thought patterns and motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change.

    How much experience does she have?

    Noelani has three years of experience working as a clinician. That background includes helping people with mood concerns, trauma, and substance-related difficulties.

    What are her credentials and where is she based?

    She is an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - licensed in Hawaii and practices from that state.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    Noelani is not currently accepting international clients.

    How are costs and billing handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.

    What do I do to start working with Noelani?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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