ABOUT
Christle Kamakaala is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, and DOT-Qualified Substance Abuse Professional located in Kaneohe. She is dedicated to providing optimal care and compassion while encouraging growth and resilience. Christle provides individualized care based on each client's needs. She enjoys creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship and seeing her clients’ motivation to change drive positive outcomes in their lives.
Born and raised in Hawaii, she is passionate about working with individuals across multi-cultural backgrounds. In addition, she has extensive experience with the military community and has a heart for the impact of military life on the family. Her overall goal is to create a secure place for clients to grow, heal, and overcome their challenges.
Professional Experience:
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MHN- Military Family Life Counselor providing solution focused counseling
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UCLA- Clinical Specialist providing Family Resiliency Training for Service Members and their families
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Kaiser Permanente- Substance Abuse Counselor (Child, Adolescent, Adult)
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CARE Hawaii- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division Intensive Case Manager for individuals under the supervision of the Criminal Justice System
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Salvation Army Kula Kokua- Provided daily academic, socio-emotional, and behavioral support for students with severe emotional-behavioral difficulties
Professional Training:
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Graduate Internship- Marine Corps Base, Substance Abuse Counseling Center
Licenses/Certifications:
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Marriage and Family Therapist #MFT446
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Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
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Department of Transportation- Qualified Substance Abuse Counselor