Hana Yin, LMFT
Affirming, person-centered therapy for change and resilience
- Trauma informed support
- Relationships and communication
- Anxiety and ADHD care
About Hana Yin
Hana Yin is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in Hawaii with 16 years of experience supporting individuals through a wide range of life challenges. Her work emphasizes a welcoming, affirming environment where clients can explore their experiences, strengthen self-understanding, and move toward lasting personal growth.
She helps clients with concerns such as stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, ADHD, traumatic brain injury, and major life transitions. Her practice also includes support for LGBTQ+ experiences, as well as pre-marital counseling and divorce discernment therapy. In addition, she is a board certified biohacking Neurofeedback therapist, with a focus on high functioning autism and peak performance training and coaching for areas such as golf and competitive athletics.
Her style is person-centered and somato-sensory focused, with attention to both emotional patterns and the ways stress can show up in the body. Hana Yin works collaboratively with clients on issues like social anxiety, isolation, communication challenges, empowerment, and building self-love. Drawing from trauma-informed care and evidence-based methods, she aims to meet clients where they are with empathy, respect, and steady professional guidance.
She helps clients with concerns such as stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, ADHD, traumatic brain injury, and major life transitions. Her practice also includes support for LGBTQ+ experiences, as well as pre-marital counseling and divorce discernment therapy. In addition, she is a board certified biohacking Neurofeedback therapist, with a focus on high functioning autism and peak performance training and coaching for areas such as golf and competitive athletics.
Her style is person-centered and somato-sensory focused, with attention to both emotional patterns and the ways stress can show up in the body. Hana Yin works collaboratively with clients on issues like social anxiety, isolation, communication challenges, empowerment, and building self-love. Drawing from trauma-informed care and evidence-based methods, she aims to meet clients where they are with empathy, respect, and steady professional guidance.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Hana Yin have?
Hana Yin has 16 years of clinical experience supporting clients through a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions.
Is Hana Yin a licensed therapist?
Yes. Hana Yin is licensed as an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist). Her license information is HI LMFT MFT-951.
In which languages does Hana Yin provide therapy?
Hana Yin provides therapy in English and Mandarin.
Where is Hana Yin located?
Hana Yin is located in Hawaii.
How can I work with Hana Yin as my therapist?
You can work with Hana Yin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This makes it possible to choose the format that best fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Hana Yin work with international clients?
Yes. Hana Yin works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Hana Yin cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Online Therapy Grounded in Evidence-Based Approaches
Hana Yin integrates approaches that can be adapted to online sessions while staying focused on practical, day-to-day change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, then practice new ways of responding to stressors like anxiety, relationship conflict, or life transitions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clients in making room for difficult feelings while reconnecting with personal values, which can be especially helpful when coping with trauma-related reactions, overwhelm, or self-criticism. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills emphasize emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, offering structured tools clients can practice between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hana Yin collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and choose strategies that fit the moment, whether the focus is communication, self-esteem, coping skills, or navigating complex identity and relationship experiences.
Online therapy adds flexibility without losing momentum. Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions, or use live chat and text-based messaging for ongoing support and reflection. These options can make it easier to stay consistent, fit sessions into a busy schedule, and access care from a comfortable location.