Relationships | Balance | Change

Xplor FIT (Families in Transition)

Families considering or undergoing the transition of divorce and/or separation are often under a tremendous amount of stress due to numerous life changes. At Xplor Counseling, we support our families who are navigating this often-difficult time. We offer couples counseling for those considering divorce, close-out counseling for those who have decided to divorce, as well as co-parenting counseling.

If you’re interested in seeking services with a provider who specializes in divorce, separation, and/or coparenting, please consider requesting one of the following providers:

LMFT

Chellina Okumura

Chellina Okumura, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with children, adolescents, and young adults. Chellina integrates the elements of fun, play, and curiosity while fostering a safe, respectful, accepting, and non-judgmental environment. She believes in the therapeutic power of laughter and genuine enjoyment of the “present moment” as transformative tools that help us cope with life’s serious, stressful, and demanding aspects. Therapy is a process that involves teamwork, so I’d love the opportunity to work together with you to explore how we can build upon your existing strengths and resources toward personal growth, well-being, and happiness (whatever that looks like for you)!

Since everyone has their own individual needs, Chellina uses various therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She has experience in the following: anxiety, depression, grief, stress management, interpersonal conflicts, and self-care.

Chellina was born and raised in Hawaii and loves to spend her free time drawing, painting with watercolor, going to the beach, playing video games, and spending time with her family, friends, and fur baby.

LMFT

David Gilbertson

David Gilbertson, LMFT, is a licensed therapist in Hawaii and has 40 years of professional experience working with adults, couples, and children. He has experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, infidelity, trauma and abuse, and depression.

David’s work with children and youth focuses on developing a trusting relationship so they can begin to resolve emotions and feelings often displayed through their behavior. He works with his clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared safely without fear of judgment.

It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. David is here to support and empower you in that journey.

PsyD

Dr. George Bergholz

Dr. George Bergholz has worked in the mental health field for more than thirty years and is a Post-Doctoral Fellow with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. He is also a Board-Certified PTSD Clinician with the American Psychotherapy Association and has a specialization in Art Therapy. George has helped children, teenagers, adults and the elderly, providing meaningful Life Coaching for those who need guidance and support.

No matter what you are dealing with, either life stressors or goals you want to achieve, George find that everyone has the power within themselves to conquer obstacles and fulfill personal achievements. He believes that one can learn to harness that power within, when properly guided by a professional who can help you achieve your desired outcomes.

George enjoys helping adolescents develop a better self-image, a purpose in life, and a positive path ahead. This can be achieved through developing powerful skills for building self-confidence and motivation. He also focuses on relational issues, whether the focus is on personal or work relationships.

LMFT

Katherine Liang

Therapy can be an opportune place to make sense of one’s external and internal world; to engage in meaningful exploration of self and others. Katherine considers fostering of insight and perspective into various domains, particularly relational ones to be a valuable part of the therapeutic process. Becoming a partner with oneself, embracing one’s strengths and challenges, is an incredibly empowering and exciting process.

Katherine works with individuals, couples, and families and has experience in providing short- and long-term services to youth and adults of various backgrounds. Her work focuses on building skills (e.g., communication, developing habits, and problem solving), increasing insight and knowledge, and gradually expanding opportunities and possibilities in one’s life.

Participating in therapy is brave, whether this is your first time or you are returning for care, as this can be an adaptive and worthwhile path.

LMHC, CSAC

Robert Locklear

Robert Locklear, LMHC, CSAC specializes in working with individual adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationship conflict, life transitions, career stumbling blocks, and substance abuse. He has an easygoing style and creates a space where you can be you, without judgement. It’s this kind of accepting demeanor that helps Robert’s clients thrive and grow.

Robert uses a collaborative and integrative style in his sessions, blending evidence-based perspectives with the needs of the client, and he allows the client’s needs to guide him forward. You will always find a listening ear, a knowledgeable base, and a professional outlook when you see Robert.

He’s excited to with you in overcoming and preserving through any negative challenging obstacles. As we increase your coping skills and ability to tolerate distress, you can have a healthier quality of life.

Counselor

Sean Landau

Sean Landau is a counselor and psychotherapist with 10+ years of experience. Sean comes from an international background and has embedded a cross-cultural lens in delivering his services. Through fostering authentic, trusting, and supportive relationships, Sean provides the space for clients to collaborate in creating personalized strategies for maintaining a practice of sustained happiness and wellbeing.

While initially specializing in youth work, Sean has expanded his services to support adult individuals, couples and families. Sean has experience in a variety of settings including intensive residential outpatient settings, community mental health offices, schools, and private practices. He provides a person-centered approach, including motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, and other evidence-based therapies. Sean is grateful and honored to help clients feel understood, facilitate growth, and live with meaning.