Kerith Edwards, LMHC

Kerith Edwards is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Hawaii with ten years of professional counseling experience. She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and major life changes, helping them navigate difficult emotions and practical challenges. Kerith also supports clients dealing with self-esteem concerns, attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication and family-of-origin struggles, as well as men's and fatherhood issues.

Kerith views the therapeutic relationship as an active tool for change and aims to create a collaborative environment in which clients can explore goals, develop coping skills, and process painful experiences. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor treatment to each person, combining practical strategies with deeper exploration of patterns that affect relationships and daily functioning. Kerith welcomes clients in Hawaii and international clients and offers flexible session formats to accommodate different needs and schedules. Her approach centers on meeting each client where they are and supporting sustainable personal growth over time.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Kerith employs evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize skill-building and practical strategies to reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. These approaches focus on teaching coping tools and behavioral changes that clients can use in daily life.

She also addresses relationship and attachment patterns by exploring how early experiences and current interactions influence connection, communication, and boundaries. This work can help with codependency, commitment concerns, and family-of-origin issues by clarifying patterns and developing healthier ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kerith partners with clients to identify goals, assess what is most helpful, and adjust techniques over time so therapy matches each person’s needs, preferences, and pace.

Online therapy offers practical advantages for Kerith’s practice. Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows for greater flexibility around work, parenting, and geographic limitations. These options make ongoing care more accessible and easier to fit into daily life while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship.