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Best Couples Therapists in Royal Kunia, HI (2026)

20 couples therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Royal Kunia: Heavenly Counsel, RP Score 73/100; 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews; open evenings.

  2. 8

    Most-reviewed: Lōkahi Counseling Center, 32 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #8.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

20 Royal Kunia couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 13 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 20 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Couples therapists in Honolulu ranking. See Couples therapists in Honolulu

Top 10 couples therapists in Royal Kunia at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 couples therapists in Royal Kunia at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Heavenly Counsel735.0★ (21)Waipahu, 1 mi awayEveningsOverall
2Marriage and Family Counseling of Hawaii724.1★ (9)Waipahu, 3 mi awaySat—
3Serenity Counseling Services Hawaii714.3★ (4)‘Ewa Beach, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Ho'oko LLC - Counseling Center712.8★ (10)Waipahu, 3 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Rhesa R. Kaulia, MFT702.5★ (8)Waipahu, 3 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6Edwina L. Reyes, MFT, CSAC, CSAT-S - Marriage & Family Therapist663.7★ (3)Pearl City, 5 mi awayEvenings—
7Heart and Head Coaching665.0★ (3)Honolulu, 12 mi awaySat · Sun—
8Lōkahi Counseling Center634.9★ (32)‘Ewa Beach, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
9Good Life Counseling Center615.0★ (17)‘Ewa Beach, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10The GEMMS with Samantha Kaaua605.0★ (8)Honolulu, 14 mi away——

The 20 best couples therapists in Royal Kunia, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Royal Kunia

    #1 Heavenly Counsel

    Based in Waipahu, 1 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    94-210 Pupukahi St Unit 204 270 Turnberry Circle Fayettevlle, GA 30215, 94-210 Pupukahi St #204, Waipahu, HI 96797
    View profile for Heavenly Counsel(808) 698-7862

  5. #5 Rhesa R. Kaulia, MFT

    Based in Waipahu, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

    • 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–8 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 7 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri closed · Sat 7 AM–11 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    94-1221 Ka Uka Blvd b202, Waipahu, HI 96797
    View profile for Rhesa R. Kaulia, MFT(808) 389-9369

  6. #6 Edwina L. Reyes, MFT, CSAC, CSAT-S - Marriage & Family Therapist

    Based in Pearl City, 5 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    98-1238 Kaahumanu St Ste 203, Pearl City, HI 96782
    View profile for Edwina L. Reyes, MFT, CSAC, CSAT-S - Marriage & Family Therapist(808) 226-9442

  7. #7 Heart and Head Coaching

    Based in Honolulu, 12 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 10 AM–3:30 PM
    Address
    222 S Vineyard St Ste 501, Honolulu, HI 96813
    View profile for Heart and Head Coaching(808) 421-7144

  12. #12 Hawaii Hypnosis Center & Relationship Coaching

    Based in Honolulu, 12 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Hypnotherapy service”.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun 11 AM–4 PM
    Address
    222 S Vineyard St Ste 501, Honolulu, HI 96813
    View profile for Hawaii Hypnosis Center & Relationship Coaching(808) 221-7353

  13. #13 Dr. Brian Kehoe, Ph.D. LLC

    Based in Mililani Town, 7 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    302 California Ave, Wahiawa, HI 96786
    View profile for Dr. Brian Kehoe, Ph.D. LLC(808) 542-9599

  20. #20 The Journey Therapy

    Based in Kailua, 18 mi away

    45/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    970 N Kalāheo Ave Ste A-208, Kailua, HI 96734
    View profile for The Journey Therapy(808) 277-2273

How we ranked Royal Kunia couples therapists

We scored 20 Royal Kunia couples therapists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Royal Kunia data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a couples therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure couples and marriage counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask what training they have in couples work specifically (for example the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy).
  4. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a couples therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is couples and marriage counseling?
  • Do you also see each partner on their own?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Couples therapists in Royal Kunia: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in Royal Kunia?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in Royal Kunia, HI is Heavenly Counsel with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews. It is open evenings. Marriage and Family Counseling of Hawaii (#2) and Serenity Counseling Services Hawaii (#3) follow. We ranked 20 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in Royal Kunia?

RankedPsychologists ranks 20 couples therapists serving Royal Kunia, HI. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which couples therapists in Royal Kunia work on weekends?

13 of 20 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Marriage and Family Counseling of Hawaii (#2), Serenity Counseling Services Hawaii (#3) and Ho'oko LLC - Counseling Center (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Royal Kunia couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 20 rated couples therapists in Royal Kunia is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Lōkahi Counseling Center has the most, 32 reviews, and ranks #8. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank couples therapists?

Each couples therapist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do couples therapists outside Royal Kunia count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Royal Kunia city center, our service radius for couples therapists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can couples therapists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are couples therapists in Royal Kunia ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on couples and marriage counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Do both partners need to come to couples therapy?

Most couples therapists prefer to see both partners, at least at first, but many will start with one. Ask how they handle individual sessions. If there is violence or fear in the relationship, tell the therapist privately; many do not offer joint sessions in that situation.

Can I see a couples therapist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Royal Kunia

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 20 couples therapists serving Royal Kunia.

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