About Brian
Brian Kanno, LCSW, is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship troubles. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelm and build clearer ways to cope.
He centers work on self-love and repairing communication. He also guides people who feel isolated or stuck in guilt and shame. Many clients look for help with social anxiety, finding purpose, or navigating grief and loss.
Background and approach
Brian uses proven, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape each session. He keeps the work collaborative and goal-focused so clients leave with real next steps. The pace and tools change to match individual needs.
He offers a culturally informed perspective as an Asian clinician practicing in Hawaii. That background informs how he listens and the examples he uses in session. The aim is to make therapy feel relevant to each person’s life and values.
With seven years of experience, he balances directness with warmth. Sessions focus on skills such as improving communication, managing anxious thoughts, and practicing forgiveness. The goal is steady, manageable progress toward the life people want.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Brian uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and measurable change. One common approach emphasizes learning tools to manage anxious thoughts and physical tension, helping people reduce worry and regain daily functioning. Another approach centers on improving communication and repairing relationship patterns by practicing clearer ways to express needs and set boundaries. Both approaches aim to create small, manageable steps so progress feels real and steady.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Brian will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. If something isn’t working, he adjusts the plan so sessions stay useful and relevant to the person’s life.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls let you see facial expressions and work through exercises together. Phone sessions are useful when a camera isn’t convenient or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or keep up work on tighter schedules. These formats provide flexibility so therapy can fit into work, family, and daily routines rather than adding extra strain.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- Hawaii
- Languages
- English
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