- 20 years experience
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Holistic assessment
About Edward
Dr. Edward Suarez is a licensed clinical psychologist with two decades of experience. He trained at the University of Hawaii and has worked in varied settings, including consulting and helping U.S. Peace Corps volunteers adapt overseas. He now practices out of Hawaii and offers a practical, focused style aimed at clear improvements.
He uses a mix of client-centered care and cognitive behavioral therapy, with elements of mindfulness and motivational interviewing. Sessions often begin with a broad look at health factors like sleep, exercise, and nutrition alongside the immediate concerns a person brings. This lets him tailor steps that fit real life, not just theory.
Dr. Suarez places a strong emphasis on building rapport and listening closely. He aims to create straightforward plans with clients, using empathy and what he calls radical acceptance to keep work grounded and honest. The goal is to teach communication, stress management, and problem-solving skills clients can use beyond therapy.
Assessments tend to be holistic and practical. Progress is tracked together so people can see what’s working and when they’re ready to finish formal sessions. Typical short-term work is described as lasting about one to two months, depending on goals and needs.
He lists a wide range of concerns he addresses, including stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, ADHD, mood disorders, and career questions. His background includes work with severe mental illness and cross-cultural issues, which informs his broader perspective on assessment and care.
He uses a mix of client-centered care and cognitive behavioral therapy, with elements of mindfulness and motivational interviewing. Sessions often begin with a broad look at health factors like sleep, exercise, and nutrition alongside the immediate concerns a person brings. This lets him tailor steps that fit real life, not just theory.
Dr. Suarez places a strong emphasis on building rapport and listening closely. He aims to create straightforward plans with clients, using empathy and what he calls radical acceptance to keep work grounded and honest. The goal is to teach communication, stress management, and problem-solving skills clients can use beyond therapy.
Assessments tend to be holistic and practical. Progress is tracked together so people can see what’s working and when they’re ready to finish formal sessions. Typical short-term work is described as lasting about one to two months, depending on goals and needs.
He lists a wide range of concerns he addresses, including stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, ADHD, mood disorders, and career questions. His background includes work with severe mental illness and cross-cultural issues, which informs his broader perspective on assessment and care.