- CBT and DBT informed
- Adoption and foster care
- 20 years experience
About Darryl
Darryl Khan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Hawaii. He brings 20 years of clinical experience to work with people facing depression, anxiety, addiction, and other major life stresses. He also supports those coping with grief, relationship problems, parenting strain, and challenges related to adoption and foster care.
He uses straightforward methods to help people make practical changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and existential ideas are part of his approach. Sessions focus on skills, clearer thinking, and finding meaning in difficult moments.
Over two decades he has worked with people connected to child welfare, family court, and public safety systems. That background informs how he talks through real-world problems and system-related stresses. He draws on experience helping people recover from substance use and manage chronic mental health concerns.
His style is interactive and culturally aware. He asks questions, teaches skills, and checks in to see what is helpful. The tone is direct but compassionate, aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.
He trained in counseling psychology and holds a master’s degree from Gonzaga University. The professional title LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Prospective clients can expect practical tools, clear goals, and a steady focus on daily functioning and relationships.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It teaches practical skills for anxiety, depression, and problem-solving in daily life. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills, which can help with intense moods and relationship conflict. Existential Therapy emphasizes questions about meaning, values, and life direction, useful for people facing major life changes or searching for purpose.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, what has helped in the past, and what feels most useful. That collaborative process guides which methods are used and how they are combined to fit each person’s needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and let people join from wherever they are located in Hawaii. Licensed professionals can teach skills, coach through real situations, and set concrete practice between meetings so therapy connects to everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Darryl helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and related challenges including attention concerns and bipolar disorder.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a practical, interactive style that teaches skills and encourages clearer thinking. Sessions mix talking, skill practice, and planning for real-life situations.
What sort of background does he bring to sessions?
He has 20 years of experience and has worked with people connected to child welfare, family court, and public safety. That background informs how he addresses system-related stresses.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, based in Hawaii.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.