Licensed clinical social worker recordHawaii
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Hawaii
- LCSW, licence LCSW-4873
- NPI
- 1699129429
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Hawaii
These details come from information Sana 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Mood disorders
- Attachment focus
About Sana
Sana Anas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Hawaii with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, mood concerns, addiction, trauma and relationship problems. Sana lists additional focuses such as attachment and intimacy issues, body image, codependency, and life transitions.
Sana uses practical conversations and multiple treatment approaches in sessions. She aims to build on a person’s strengths and uses direct techniques alongside reflective listening. Humor and straightforward talk are part of how she helps people notice patterns and try different strategies.
Her work includes addressing substance use, bipolar and other mood disorders, grief, and problems around trust and commitment. She also offers support for people exploring alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink, and for those coping with infidelity, jealousy, or abandonment wounds.
Sana describes a person-centered style that adapts to what the client brings each week. She combines approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with attachment-focused work and trauma-focused methods when helpful.
Clients are asked to confirm their personal information through Headway.co and may schedule a brief telephone consultation before starting telehealth sessions. Sessions are offered to adults and are conducted in English while she practices as an LCSW licensed in Hawaii.
BHow sessions work
Using therapy methods in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that line up with what matters. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and making steady changes in day-to-day life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and problem-solving. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current ways of relating and can help people improve trust, intimacy, and communication in their close relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying different techniques over several sessions and adjusting the plan based on what helps in real life.
The therapist's biography mentions telehealth sessions, but it does not list specific online formats. Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know whether sessions are by video or phone. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online sessions still involve focused therapeutic tasks and homework, which can make progress practical and measurable while fitting into everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addiction, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues among adults.
What is her therapeutic style?
She describes a person-centered approach that uses multiple methods, direct conversation, and humor while focusing on clients' strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mental health and interpersonal concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Hawaii as HI LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography describes telehealth sessions; confirm the current session options before booking to be sure of formats and logistics.
How do I start a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session; a 15-minute telephone consultation is offered to check fit.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers