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Best Family Therapists in East Honolulu, HI (2026)

11 family therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Honolulu: King Kalakaua Center, RP Score 59/100; 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 3 PM.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: Lōkahi Counseling Center, 32 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #6.

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

11 East Honolulu family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 11 rated practices.

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

Top 10 family therapists in East Honolulu 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 family therapists in East Honolulu at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1King Kalakaua Center594.0★ (4)Honolulu, 1 mi awaySatOverall
2Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Kailua584.0★ (8)Kailua, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Dynamic Family Therapy LLC584.9★ (9)‘Ewa Beach, 15 mi awaySat · Sun—
4Pono Roots Counseling Center572.5★ (4)Honolulu, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Ho'ōla Wellness Counseling575.0★ (4)Honolulu, 1 mi away——
6Lōkahi Counseling Center544.9★ (32)‘Ewa Beach, 16 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
7Good Life Counseling Center545.0★ (17)‘Ewa Beach, 16 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8The Journey Therapy525.0★ (10)Kailua, 9 mi awayEvenings—
9Family and Addiction Counseling LLC525.0★ (5)Honolulu, 8 mi away——
10Hawaii Counseling And Wellness Center504.2★ (5)Honolulu, 9 mi away——

The 11 best family therapists in East Honolulu, 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 East Honolulu

    #1 King Kalakaua Center

    Based in Honolulu, 1 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, 1 mi from East Honolulu.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6600 Kalanianaʻole Hwy Ste 225, Honolulu, HI 96825
    View profile for King Kalakaua Center(808) 394-2800

  8. #8 The Journey Therapy

    Based in Kailua, 9 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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

  11. #11 Edwina L. Reyes, MFT, CSAC, CSAT-S - Marriage & Family Therapist

    Based in Pearl City, 17 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

    • 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

How we ranked East Honolulu family therapists

We scored 11 East Honolulu family 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 East Honolulu 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 family therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure family therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Marriage and family therapists (LMFT) are trained to work with families as a whole; psychologists and counselors may also offer family sessions, so ask about their training.
  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 family 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 family therapy?
  • Who would you want to attend the first session?
  • 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.

Family therapists in East Honolulu: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in East Honolulu?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in East Honolulu, HI is King Kalakaua Center with an RP Score of 59/100. It has 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 3 PM. Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Kailua (#2) and Dynamic Family Therapy LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 11 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in East Honolulu?

RankedPsychologists ranks 11 family therapists serving East Honolulu, 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 family therapists in East Honolulu work on weekends?

6 of 11 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are King Kalakaua Center (#1), Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Kailua (#2) and Dynamic Family Therapy LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do East Honolulu family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 11 rated family therapists in East Honolulu is 4.9★, with a median of 5 reviews. Lōkahi Counseling Center has the most, 32 reviews, and ranks #6. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank family therapists?

Each family 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 family therapists outside East Honolulu count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the East Honolulu city center, our service radius for family 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 family 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 family therapists in East Honolulu ranked?

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

Who attends family therapy?

It depends on the concern. Sessions may include the whole household, a parent and one child, or adult family members. Ask the practice how it decides who comes and whether it also sees people individually.

Can I see a family 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 East Honolulu

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 11 family therapists serving East Honolulu.

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