Amanda L. Hess
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT, LMHC, CGT, MBACP (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5 Endorsed
Kapolei, HI 96707
Let's Connect (808) 518-2090
Thank you for considering Second City Counseling Services (SCCS) to address your relationship needs. We specialize in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (GMCT), an evidence-based therapeutic approach with over 50 years of research supporting it. GMCT focuses on three primary goals to improve relationships: 1. Enrich the friendship and respect in your relationship 2. Manage conflict with empathy and greater self-awareness 3. Honor the dreams you have, your partner has, and the dreams you share for your relationship.
The mission of SCCS is to foster therapeutic connections that cultivate a healthier lifestyle for clients and in turn strengthen their relationships, families, & communities. The vision of SCCS is to provide quality counseling services to couples, & families, including low/no-income clients who may have difficulty obtaining counseling services.
Mrs. Hess has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, which includes working in a psychiatric hospital, a substance abuse treatment facility, the Child Welfare Services system, the military community, and an outpatient grief support program. She volunteers with O'ahu Search and Rescue in her free time.
Call or Email Amanda L. Hess now for a free 15 minute consultation - (808) 518-2090
Let's Connect (808) 518-2090
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Hawaii Medical Assurance Association
- Hawaii Medical Services Association
- University Health Alliance
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (808) 518-2090
Amanda L. Hess
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT, LMHC, CGT, MBACP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Hawaii / MFT-506 Amanda L. Hess
- In Practice for 10 Years
- License: MFT 506 / 2017
- License: British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy 377093 / 2019
- Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors National Certified Counselor / 2014
- Attended Chaminade University of Honolulu, Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2012
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Relationship Issues
- Infidelity
Expertise
- Adoption
- Bisexual
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Infertility
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
5 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Integrative
- Multicultural
- Schema Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Theraplay
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (808) 518-2090
Amanda L. Hess
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT, LMHC, CGT, MBACP
Last Modified: 23 Jan 2024