Darryl Khan , LMHC

Darryl Khan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Hawaii with 20 years of clinical experience. He earned a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Gonzaga University in 2003 and has spent his career supporting people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, relationship and family dysfunction, and major life transitions.

Darryl’s practice includes work with individuals involved with institutions such as Child Welfare Services, Family Courts, and the Public Safety Department, and he brings that experience to help clients navigate complex systems and personal challenges. He is formally trained in cognitive behavioral methods through the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) and has formal training to provide dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). His toolkit also draws on client-centered and solution-focused techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Known for an interactive, culturally sensitive, and compassionate counseling style, Darryl uses practical skills and collaborative planning to help people restore functioning, address addictive behaviors, and improve quality of life. He welcomes the opportunity to meet individuals and families seeking thoughtful, experienced support on their journey toward greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Darryl Khan

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and for building practical coping skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship instability, and patterns of behavior that interfere with daily life.

Existential Therapy explores meaning, values, and personal responsibility in the face of life’s challenges. It can support people working through transitions, grief, questions about purpose, and major life decisions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Darryl collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and together they determine which methods make the most sense to pursue. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what a client finds most helpful.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging increase flexibility and access to care. These options allow people to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue work during life changes, and connect with a licensed professional from home or other convenient locations.