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- ACT and CBT
- Attachment focus
- EMDR available
About Sana
LCSW licensed in Hawaii with eight years of clinical practice, Sana Anas works with adults on stress, anxiety, addiction, mood disorders, trauma, and relationship concerns. She practices from Hawaii and offers virtual visits for people located there. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
Sana uses several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Motivational Interviewing. She blends these approaches and draws on each person’s strengths to set goals and find practical steps forward. Humor may appear in sessions alongside focused therapeutic work.
Her style is person-centered and straightforward. She aims to understand what someone is managing now and to adapt tools that fit their circumstances. Conversations include identifying patterns, building coping skills, and practicing new ways of responding to stress and relationship problems.
Sana has experience helping people with a wide range of concerns: bipolar and mood disorders, depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and sexual culture questions such as BDSM and kink, body image, and issues around attachment and abandonment. She also supports people facing career questions, life transitions, and problems with communication or commitment.
To begin, prospective clients confirm their information through Headway.co and can schedule a 15-minute telephone consultation to see if it’s a good match. If you plan to work together, she and the client agree on a treatment focus and next steps for telehealth sessions.
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How her approaches are used in virtual care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thinking and choose actions that reflect their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions to build meaningful routines and reduce avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills for changing patterns. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and coping with day-to-day stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) focuses on processing distressing memories and can be used when trauma or abuse is a core concern.Figuring out which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will review concerns, goals, and preferences in an early session and suggest a path forward. That plan can mix methods and adapt as progress is reviewed together.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. When arranged, virtual sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or family schedule, reduce travel time, and allow follow-up conversations without needing to commute. Some formats can be shorter check-ins or audio-only if that better suits a person’s bandwidth or daily routine. The focus is on practical ways to use therapy tools in everyday life rather than on a specific delivery method.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar and mood disorders, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, and life changes.
What therapeutic methods are used?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Motivational Interviewing depending on client needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on a broad range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LCSW license in Hawaii and provides virtual visits for people located in Hawaii.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not accepted; she works with people located in Hawaii for virtual visits.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a consultation?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire on Headway.co, and schedule a 15-minute telephone consultation to determine fit.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.