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Pū‘ali kalo i ka we ‘ole.
For lack of care, one may become ill
Hawaiian Proverb; Mary Kawena Pukui; `Olelo no`eau
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The importance of a name.
In Hawaiian culture, every name is deliberate and well felt and thought out. The many layers of meaning behind a name makes it beautiful and unique and serves a special purpose.
"Ho`omaka hou" means 'to begin again.' This name was given, literally as a kahea (the call) to anyone who is needing a fresh start and new beginning. The layers behind the name speaks to the different challenges we all face and the unique strengths that we have to overcome them. When we feel hopless or trapped in our situations or in our thoughts, we hope that the encouragement to "ho`omaka hou" will be what our clients remember.
The native Hawaiian Kupukupu fern is used as the logo because it is one of the first plants to pop out, grow, and thrive out of lava formations. It is indigenous to all of Hawai`i and can symbolize strength and perserverence. According to Hui kū Maoli ola, it was, "often used to decorate hula alters symbolizing that it was a place of learning, or sprouting knowledge since the word 'kupu' means to sprout." It is our hope that each client who begins on their healing journey sees Ho`omaka Hou Therapy as a place of learning about themselves. A place where new insights about themselves can sprout and they will come to the knowledge of who they are and what their potential is.
Aubrey Jenks
MSCP, LMHC, NCC, EMDR Trained, CID & A-Tip Trained
Aubrey Jenks
MSCP, LMHC, NCC, EMDR Trained, CID & A-Tip Trained
Aloha, I am Aubrey Jenks and I was born and raised in Hawai`i. I grew up on the beautiful island of Molokai where I built the foundation of who I am. I am a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, and licensed mental health counselor. These roles play an important part of who I am and how I operate. In each of these roles I feel that by being genuine with others it help strengthen both my personal and professional relationships. I strive to be authentically me so that others around me feel safe to be authentically them. It is my personal mission to help others come to the realization of their own strengths and build additional skills to live a life that is meaningful to them.
As a licensed mental health counselor, I have worked in the behavioral health field for over ten years with the City and County of Honolulu's Juvenile Justice and Youth Services Center, with Kamehameha Schools' Post-High Counseling Department, and with a few different private practice centers in Hawai`i and on the continent.
I strongly believe that seeking help is a sign of resourcefulness and I encourage everyone to take advantage of the many skilled and trained professionals in their communities who they feel are the right fit for them to talk through personal experiences and actively work through stuck points.
Carlos-Neil Villanueva, MSCP
independent contractor, intern
Carlos-Neil Villanueva, MSCP
independent contractor, intern
Aloha, my name is Carlos Villanueva. I was born in Japan, but have been raised on O‘ahu and have lived here since 2006. I am a recent graduate from Chaminade University of Honolulu’s MSCP program, and am currently working towards acquiring my Associate Mental Health Counselor license.
Life is difficult, and every person has their own unique experiences, which also means their own struggles. I would love to be a part of your journey by helping you work through and navigate your life, despite these trials and tribulations.
In my free time, I love to do everything from activities such as hiking or running to playing video games, writing, and just spending time with loved ones.
I look forward to being a positive force in your life!
Jourdan Owens, MSCP
Jourdan Owens, MSCP
independent contractor, intern
Aloha, I am Jourdan Owens. My pronouns are she, he, they. I am originally from Nashville, Tennessee and have lived on Oahu since 2021.
Since beginning my studies have worked with several organizations across the Island. I have worked as a Youth Care Counselor at the Youth Homeless Shelter in Kailua, RYSE, a Case Manager for Adults at North Shore Mental Health and School Based Behavioral Health Specialist for the Department of Education.
I am grounded in Person Centered Therapy, and am committed to helping people heal in the manner that fits them.
The Aina has given me so much and my goal is to give back to the Aina and its communities.
What do all these letters mean and why do they matter?
MSCP
Masters in Counseling Psychology
LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
NCC
National Certified Counselor
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing
CID and A-Tip
Critical Incident Desensitization and Acute Traumatic Incident Processing
These are called "post-nominal" initials, titles, or letters. They indicate that an individual holds a particular position, qualification, accreditation, office, or honor.
When seeking therapeutic services, these letters matter because they tell a potential client what specialties a therapist has to offer to get a better idea of if the therapist is a good match. A good therapeutic relationship between client and therapist can be paramount to the healing process.
If the client and therapist is not a good match, we will try our best to help you find a therapist that might be better suited for your healing journey.
*We reserve the right to transfer, terminate, refer, or refuse therapeutic services to anyone.
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