Licensed clinical social worker recordHawaii
Graceann Akazawa, LCSW
Hawaii
Licensed clinical social worker - Addictions and grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Hawaii
- LCSW, licence LCSW-4767
- NPI
- 1043915127
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Hawaii
These details come from information Graceann supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions help
- Grief support
- Stress and anxiety
About Graceann
Graceann Akazawa is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Hawaii with three years of professional experience. She focuses on addiction, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and compassion fatigue. She also pays attention to aging and geriatric issues, fertility concerns, first responder issues, self-love, sexual assault and abuse, and workplace challenges.
Graceann works in a direct, practical way. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. She listens for what feels most urgent, then helps people plan small steps they can actually try between meetings.
She adapts the pace to each person. That can mean shorter check-ins to manage acute stress or longer sessions to talk through grief. She uses techniques drawn from evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help people notice patterns, practice new responses, and reduce overwhelm.
Graceann frames treatment as a collaboration. She and the client set clear goals, track progress, and revise plans when something isn’t working. The emphasis is on workable strategies that fit daily life in Hawaii.
Her practice is practical and straightforward. People who want direct problem-solving, clearer coping tools, and a focused plan often find this approach useful. To start, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Graceann works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns and testing new behaviors in small steps. This helps with anxiety, stress, workplace issues, and addictive behaviors by turning ideas into actions to try between sessions. Another common approach she uses targets coping with loss and intense emotions through structured conversations and paced processing. That approach helps people name what they are feeling and develop clearer ways to manage grief and compassion fatigue.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Graceann treats the selection as collaborative. She will review goals, past efforts, and current obstacles, then suggest a method and adjust it based on what the client finds most useful.
Confirm the exact session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that is helpful. They can also support people who need options that fit work or caregiving routines. Ask about session length and format when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match daily life.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Also works with
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, fertility concerns, first responder issues, self-love, sexual assault and abuse, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-oriented sessions that focus on clear steps and coping tools. Conversations are adjusted to match what is most urgent for the client.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with clients. That experience includes support for grief and addiction concerns.
Where is she licensed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Hawaii. The credential is listed as HI LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers