Hello! My name is Tara Yamauchi-Lum and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (MFT) in the state of Hawaii (license #557).
Therapy Services
One often seeks therapeutic services when life becomes overwhelming, or when usual ways of coping no longer work. You may feel disconnected to your body or emotions, or feel there is a constant stream of thoughts on loop in your head. You may feel angry or are recognizing that you don’t really feel in touch with your emotions anymore.
Initially, you may feel that engaging in therapy is a sign of weakness, though I believe it takes a lot of courage for one to reach out and seek support. The vulnerability you give to this process may be scary, though it is the first step to healing! By seeking therapy, you are opening yourself up to the possibilities of change and growth. You are actively acknowledging to yourself that you no longer want to feel the way you do, and want something better for yourself.
My hope is to offer you an enriching therapeutic experience and to help you transform. I feel the purpose of therapy is to provide a safe space to discuss your problems and to find better ways to address them. We may also focus on healing from past traumas, troubling relationships, and learning how to face uncomfortable emotions you have (or haven’t) dealt with. I hope in your experience with me you will learn more about yourself, and to accept and appreciate where you are at.
My therapeutic treatment is holistic in nature, which means I take into account the connection of the body, mind, spirit, and emotions, and how they play a role in your wellbeing. I believe that this can lead to better and long term healing.
I provide therapy for issues related to:
I work mainly with individuals. I do not work with children.
*Sessions are by appointment only.
Initially, you may feel that engaging in therapy is a sign of weakness, though I believe it takes a lot of courage for one to reach out and seek support. The vulnerability you give to this process may be scary, though it is the first step to healing! By seeking therapy, you are opening yourself up to the possibilities of change and growth. You are actively acknowledging to yourself that you no longer want to feel the way you do, and want something better for yourself.
My hope is to offer you an enriching therapeutic experience and to help you transform. I feel the purpose of therapy is to provide a safe space to discuss your problems and to find better ways to address them. We may also focus on healing from past traumas, troubling relationships, and learning how to face uncomfortable emotions you have (or haven’t) dealt with. I hope in your experience with me you will learn more about yourself, and to accept and appreciate where you are at.
My therapeutic treatment is holistic in nature, which means I take into account the connection of the body, mind, spirit, and emotions, and how they play a role in your wellbeing. I believe that this can lead to better and long term healing.
I provide therapy for issues related to:
- Grief/loss (e.g, death, divorce, ending of a relationship/friendship, etc.)
- Life adjustments
- Stress management
- Workplace challenges (e.g., difficulties with your colleagues or boss, feeling overwhelmed, etc.)
- Relationships (e.g., friends, family, spouse, partner, with yourself)
I work mainly with individuals. I do not work with children.
*Sessions are by appointment only.
Payment
I charge $130 per session for individuals.
If you choose to opt out of private pay, I accept these insurance carriers:
Payment is due at each session. Acceptable forms of payment include credit card, cash, or personal check. There is a $20 fee for returned checks.
If you choose to opt out of private pay, I accept these insurance carriers:
- HMSA (PPO, HMO)
- UHA
- HMAA
Payment is due at each session. Acceptable forms of payment include credit card, cash, or personal check. There is a $20 fee for returned checks.
About Me
I attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where I received BA degrees in English and Psychology. I furthered my education at Argosy University Hawaii in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy. In this program, I was required to intern for one year at an agency to obtain skills in the field. I matched with Navian Hawaii. I learned a lot about people as individuals, and as a family. I also learned a lot about death, dying, and living. It was an eye-opening and life changing experience.
After I graduated with my MA degree from Argosy in 2013, I was lucky enough to be hired by Navian Hawaii. Through my time there, I learned even more about relationships and how to work with people who were experiencing pain - physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional. I was honored to serve the patients and families and be a part of their journey. After working there for 4 years, I decided to resign to pursue my state license to achieve my dream of owning a private practice, and to focus on my health.
While I was employed at Navian Hawaii, I was embarking on my own health journey. I enrolled in an online health coaching certification program in 2017. I wanted to learn more about nutrition, to heal from my own digestive ailments, and to add holistic methods to my therapeutic techniques. I graduated from the IIN® Health Coach Training Program in January 2018 as a certified health coach. I also became certified in their gut health course in August 2018, and their hormone health course in February 2019.
Since I am a therapist and health coach, I want to make it clear that this website is solely dedicated to my therapeutic services.
After I graduated with my MA degree from Argosy in 2013, I was lucky enough to be hired by Navian Hawaii. Through my time there, I learned even more about relationships and how to work with people who were experiencing pain - physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional. I was honored to serve the patients and families and be a part of their journey. After working there for 4 years, I decided to resign to pursue my state license to achieve my dream of owning a private practice, and to focus on my health.
While I was employed at Navian Hawaii, I was embarking on my own health journey. I enrolled in an online health coaching certification program in 2017. I wanted to learn more about nutrition, to heal from my own digestive ailments, and to add holistic methods to my therapeutic techniques. I graduated from the IIN® Health Coach Training Program in January 2018 as a certified health coach. I also became certified in their gut health course in August 2018, and their hormone health course in February 2019.
Since I am a therapist and health coach, I want to make it clear that this website is solely dedicated to my therapeutic services.
Contact Me
Beginning October 2020, I will be unable to take on new clients until further notice.
If you feel that you would like to receive therapy services from me, please reach out. Potential clients receive a free 15 minute consultation to discuss my services, fees, as well as answer questions you may have.
Email: tyamauchilum@gmail.com
*Please do not share confidential or private health information through email. My email is for general questions or messages only.*
Phone: (808) 367-6411
I look forward to hearing from you!
If you feel that you would like to receive therapy services from me, please reach out. Potential clients receive a free 15 minute consultation to discuss my services, fees, as well as answer questions you may have.
Email: tyamauchilum@gmail.com
*Please do not share confidential or private health information through email. My email is for general questions or messages only.*
Phone: (808) 367-6411
I look forward to hearing from you!
Practice Address
Due to COVID-19, only Telehealth will be offered at this time.
615 Piikoi Street, STE 1109
Honolulu, HI 96814
*I am unable to validate parking for my practice location.
Due to COVID-19, only Telehealth will be offered at this time.
615 Piikoi Street, STE 1109
Honolulu, HI 96814
*I am unable to validate parking for my practice location.