Meet Our Providers

Denise Link, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

Denise Link is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience working with various communities, including LQBTQ+, military personnel, and people of color (POC). Her expertise is primarily on addressing trauma to include sexual trauma, combat trauma, and childhood trauma, and focuses on serving children, teens, adults, and seniors.

She graduated from the University of Missouri with her Bachelor's degree in Social Work in 2008 and from Hawaii Pacific University with her Master's in Social Work in 2011. Denise utilizes a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as trauma focused-cognitive behavioral therapy (TFCBT), cognitive processing therapy, prolonged Exposure, solutions-focused therapy (SFT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

She is not limited to only western therapeutic modalities and is open to using eastern concepts in her practice. Denise 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

Kelly Myers, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

Kelly Myers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 15 years of experience specializing in women's issues, addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma, particularly with women and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Kelly completed her Master's degree in Social Work from the Catholic University of America and completed her Master's degree 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. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings that include substance misuse treatment programs, culturally integrated treatment, and community health settings.

Kelly believes strongly in the tenets of social justice and works from a strengths-based, harm reduction, empowerment, and relational approach. 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
Master of Social Work

University College Cork
Master of Arts in Irish Studies

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 (LMFT) in the state of Hawaii who has over 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's degree in Psychology and received both her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and her Doctorate degree 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 in Counseling Psychology

Specialties

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