Joseph Hakim , LMHC

Joseph Hakim is a licensed mental health counselor based in Hawaii with six years of clinical experience. He earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health from Hawaii Pacific University and holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and indicates formal training and state licensure to provide mental health services. His background also includes national board certification in counseling and a certificate in substance abuse counseling, reflecting additional training in addiction support.

Joseph selects therapeutic techniques to fit each person’s unique needs, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered approaches, and Motivational Interviewing. He works collaboratively to identify underlying patterns and barriers that can interfere with daily functioning and personal goals, and he focuses on practical skills as well as deeper exploration when appropriate.

His areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. He also addresses related issues such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, drug and alcohol addiction, guilt and shame, hoarding, isolation and loneliness, men’s issues, midlife challenges, mood disorders, panic attacks, personality disorders, and phobias.

Joseph aims to provide an approachable, respectful environment where evidence-informed methods are tailored to each person’s goals and circumstances.