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Dr. Edward Suarez, HI Psychologist, WA Psychologist

Based in Hawaii Online sessions

Supportive psychologist for practical change

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Years in practice
20
Credentials
HI Psychologist, WA Psychologist
Licensed in
Florida, Hawaii, Washington
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
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Relationship issues
Focus
Trauma and abuse
About

About Edward

Dr. Edward Suarez is a clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience. He trained at the University of Hawaii and has provided mental health services across different regions, including Hawaii and other international settings.

He commonly helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting questions, and related challenges. He uses practical, time-focused methods to help people make clear changes. Sessions often begin with a broad look at day-to-day life - sleep, exercise, diet, social contact, and stress habits.

Background and approach

From there he and the client prioritize what to change first and set measurable short-term goals. His work leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with elements of mindfulness and motivational interviewing woven in. That means he and the person identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, test new ways of acting, and build skills that can be used between sessions.

Progress is tracked so adjustments can be made quickly. Dr. Suarez emphasizes a warm, straightforward style.

He aims to build rapport, listen carefully, and encourage realistic coping skills. He also attends to life transitions, grief, addiction concerns, and mood disorders when those come up. Many people appreciate his focus on practical steps and clear plans.

He frames therapy as a collaborative process with concrete checkpoints. This helps people move from feeling stuck to having tools they can use on their own.

Focus areas and approaches

What Edward works with

Everything Edward lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Edward helps people with.

Approaches Edward lists

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Online support

How CBT and practical strategies work online

Dr. Suarez often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a hands-on approach that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, stress, and many everyday struggles.

He also draws on mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing to help people stay focused and increase readiness for change. Mindfulness teaches simple attention skills and breathing practices, while motivational interviewing helps clarify personal goals and resolve mixed feelings about change.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and daily life. That process includes checking progress regularly and adjusting techniques if something isn’t working.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer therapy work and face-to-face interaction, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing coaching or quick skill reminders. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting, or travel while keeping a steady course of care.
Questions

Questions people ask about Edward

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting issues, grief, addiction concerns, sleep problems, bipolar and other mood disorders, and related life challenges.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a practical, collaborative style that emphasizes rapport, empathic listening, and clear short-term goals to address problems in the here and now.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 20 years of experience providing mental health services in a variety of settings and regions.

Where is he licensed and located?

He is a Hawaii Psychologist listed as HI Psychologist PSY-839 and a Washington Psychologist listed as WA Psychologist PY61194160, and his practice is based in Hawaii.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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