Aloha! Meet Emilee Omoto, LMFT, the warm and dedicated owner of Kapolei Counseling Center. Emilee, a local girl from the Island of O’ahu, spent 10 years of her youth in California, bringing a unique blend of local and mainland perspectives to her practice. In addition to her professional achievements, Emilee has also competed in the prestigious Merrie Monarch hula festival, showcasing her dedication to her Hawaiian community.

Emilee is a seasoned Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist making a significant impact on the Leeward side of Oahu. With 13 years of professional experience, she specializes in a wide range of issues, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, narcissism, marital conflict, infidelity, autism, ADHD, parenting challenges, domestic violence, grief, substance abuse, and anger management. Emilee’s holistic approach includes Christian-based therapy for those seeking spiritual guidance and incorporates Hawaiian cultural perspectives into her practice.

Emilee is passionate about community well-being and strives to help couples navigate the complexities of marriage, fostering resilience and healing within the community. She offers premarital counseling through the SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) program to support couples embarking on this significant journey. Additionally, Emilee extends support to Pre-Licensed Therapists by providing supervision towards licensure hours for both Mental Health Counselors (MHCs) and Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs), demonstrating her commitment to nurturing the next generation of mental health professionals.

Having worked with diverse populations, including local and military families, incarcerated individuals, and children with developmental disabilities, Emilee creates a welcoming and inclusive space for all. She is grounded in expertise, holding a membership with Gottman Level 1 Certified/7 Principles for Making Marriage Work Leader and a certificate from the Gottman Institute. Emilee graduated from Argosy University-Honolulu in 2010 with a Master’s of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. and accepts various insurances, including Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna, and Medicaid, ensuring accessibility for a broad range of individuals seeking support on their journey to healing and happiness.