Sana Anas, LCSW

Therapist in Hawaii

Therapist who blends warmth and practical tools

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8 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

Warm person-centered care
Strengths-based focus
Practical steps for change

About Sana

Sana Anas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of experience. She offers a warm, person-centered approach and meets people where they are. Sana works with adults facing stress, anxiety, mood concerns, trauma, addictions, relationship struggles, and self esteem difficulties.

Sana draws on several therapeutic methods to fit each person’s needs rather than relying on a single technique. She uses clients' strengths as a base for change and brings a bit of humor to sessions when appropriate. Conversations and treatment plans are adapted to each person's situation and goals.

Her background includes work with people experiencing depression, bipolar symptoms, psychosis, substance use, and trauma. She has supported clients across varied genders, ethnicities, sexualities, and education levels. Sana emphasizes practical steps and collaborative problem solving in her work.

Sana is available for virtual visits with clients in Hawai'i and asks interested people to verify their details through Headway.co before scheduling. She offers a 15-minute telephone consultation to check fit before beginning telehealth sessions.

Many people come to her looking for help with coping when life changes feel overwhelming. Sana focuses on clear, everyday conversation and small, achievable changes to build confidence and improve everyday functioning.

Therapeutic approaches you can use in online sessions

Sana commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and building self esteem by focusing on practical steps toward what matters.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to break down patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress. CBT offers concrete skills such as thought tracking and behavior experiments that translate well to conversation-based online work.

Finding the right approach is part of the early work. Sana collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts plans as progress is made so the therapy stays useful and relevant.

Please confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into a busy life. It can be better for shorter check-ins, reducing travel time, and keeping appointments consistent during life changes.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issues Self esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsInfidelityJealousy Life purposeMood disordersPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Hawaii

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sana commonly address?

She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, career questions, and self esteem challenges.

How would you describe her therapy style?

The approach is warm and person-centered, using humor and clients' strengths. She adapts conversation and treatment plans to each person's needs.

What is her professional background?

Sana has eight years of clinical experience working with adults who present a wide range of concerns, including psychosis, mania, substance use, and interpersonal problems.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds a Hawaii Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (HI LCSW) and offers services for clients located in Hawaii.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a consultation?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability; a 15-minute telephone consultation is offered to check fit before telehealth sessions begin.