Meet Our Providers

Denise Link, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

Denise Link has been a Social Worker for over 12 years and has worked as Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 6 years. She graduated from University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Social Work in 2008 and from Hawaii Pacific University with a Master of Social Work in 2011. She specializes in working with various communities to include LQBTQ+, military, and persons of color (POC).  Her expertise is primarily on addressing trauma to include sexual trauma, combat trauma, and childhood trauma. She utilizes a variety of evidenced based therapeutic approaches such as Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Solution Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.  She is not limited to only western therapeutic modalities and is open to using eastern concepts in her practice. She believes the approach to counseling should be unique to the client and their needs. She enjoys working with the diverse communities that exist in Hawaii and is excited to be able to provide support to its people.

Education

Hawaii Pacific University
Master of Social Work

Specialties

• Relationships
• Marriage Counseling
• Anxiety
• Depression
• CBT
• LBGTQIA
• Mindfulness/Meditation

Diane Justusson, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Diane Justusson is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience as a Women’s Health Provider and Midwife prior to transitioning to work as a full-time Mental Health Provider 2 years ago.  She is dedicated to Mental Health care as the fundamental basis for enhancing wellness for everyone. Diane enjoys partnering with adults and older adolescents to collaborate on individualized medication management plans. She works with people seeking help with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, women’s issues. She completed her Master of Science at Oregon Health and Science University and her Post-Master’s Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate with Frontier Nursing University.

Diane will help to support you with medication management in a respectful shared decision-making process. Diane is experienced with Cognitive Behavioral Techniques and with alternative to medications and/or adjunctive treatments. She will fully explore all your concerns and questions with you.

Diane’s goal is to help you to find prolonged wellness to meet your unique life circumstances and goals. If you are ready to get started, she invites you to reach out to ThriveWorks to begin.

Education

Oregon Health and Science University
Master of Science

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress management/ Life transitions
• Women’s issues
• Anger management
• Mood Disorders

Kelly Myers, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

Kelly is a clinical social worker specializing in mental health, addiction, and trauma, particularly with womxn and LGBTQ+. Kelly is licensed in the states of Hawai’i and Oregon, with 15 years of experience in clinical settings that include substance misuse treatment programs, culturally integrated treatment, and community health settings.  Kelly completed her Masters in Social Work from the Catholic University of America and completed a Masters in Irish Studies from University College Cork. She has a graduate certificate in Gender, Race and Nations from Portland State University, where she is currently a Ph.D. candidate.

Kelly believes strongly in the tenets of social justice and works from strength-based, harm reduction, empowerment, and relational theories. She believes that healing occurs in our relationships with ourselves, each other, and our world. Kelly’s goals are to empower and support her clients to make positive changes in their lives, as they see fit, and to promote the values and best practices of the social work profession.

Education

Catholic University of America (MSW) , University College Cork (MA)
MSW, MA

Specialties

• Trauma & Stressor-related Disorders
• Substance misuse and addictions
• Anxiety & Depression
• Personality Disorders
• LGBTQIA2S+
• Woman’s issues
• Healthy Lifestyle

Ria Kim, LMFT

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Kim is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Hawaii who has 10 years of experience in the mental health field, partnering with adults, couples, and families seeking help with PTSD/trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship issues. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and received both her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University in Honolulu, HI.

Ria believes therapy should be an individualized process; understanding each person is unique, requiring an approach adapted to their specific needs by using an integrative therapeutic approach. She provides a non-judgmental, safe, and supportive space, where she works with clients in a collaborative effort on their journey to positive mental health.

Ria strives to foster a safe space for you to explore current and/or longstanding issues, taking the first steps together with you on your path to empowerment and creating the meaningful life you deserve.

Education

Argosy University Honolulu, Hawaii
Doctorate of Education Counseling Psychology

Specialties

• PTSD/Trauma
• Anxiety/Phobias
• Life transitions
• Codependency/Relationship issues
• Couples/Family Therapy
• Depression
• Self Esteem
• Bipolar disorder
• Psychotic disorders
• Personality Disorders