About Brian
Brian Kanno is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. He works with clients on issues like grief, self-esteem, and social anxiety. Brian practices from Hawaii and conducts sessions in English.
He focuses on concrete skills that ease daily pressure. That includes improving communication, handling guilt and shame, and learning ways to be kinder to yourself. He also supports people who feel isolated and those searching for life purpose.
Background and approach
Brian uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. He aims to make room for each person’s background and culture while keeping conversations practical. Sessions emphasize clear steps and manageable goals rather than abstract theory.
Clients can expect a collaborative tone in sessions. Brian asks questions, offers tools, and checks in regularly about what is or isn’t helping. He balances listening with concrete strategies for change.
With seven years of experience as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - he brings experience without assuming one path fits everyone. People who want steady, down-to-earth support around relationships, shame, or life direction may find his style helpful.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Brian uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes building communication skills and clearer boundaries to ease relationship friction and improve day-to-day interactions. Another approach works on identifying and shifting patterns of guilt, shame, and negative self-talk so people can develop more self-love and healthier coping habits.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as needed based on progress and feedback.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for people in Hawaii and beyond who speak English. Video calls let conversations feel closer to in-person meetings. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn’t wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection, and support between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family, and daily life while trying different methods to see what helps most.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also works with
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- Hawaii
- Languages
- English