Darryl Khan , LMHC

Darryl Khan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Hawaii with 20 years of clinical experience. He earned a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Gonzaga University in 2003 and has served people facing chronic mental health challenges, relationship and family dysfunction, and substance use disorders. His clinical work centers on treatment of depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, and abuse, with additional focus on areas such as grief, parenting, addiction, and intimacy-related concerns.

Over the course of his career he has worked with individuals who interact with systems like Child Welfare Services, Family Courts, and the Public Safety Department, bringing practical familiarity with those settings to therapeutic work. He is formally trained in cognitive behavioral therapy using the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) and has formal training in dialectical behavior therapy. He also draws on existential therapy to help clients explore meaning and values.

Described by his approach as interactive, culturally sensitive, and compassionate, he emphasizes skill building and collaborative planning to support recovery and improved functioning. As an LMHC - a license to practice mental health counseling - he welcomes the opportunity to get to know clients and partner with them on achievable goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Darryl Khan

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It helps clients develop practical skills for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and for coping with life transitions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches techniques for regulating intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress; it is often helpful for clients who struggle with emotional volatility, relationship challenges, or self-destructive behaviors. Existential Therapy invites exploration of meaning, values, and personal responsibility, helping clients facing questions about purpose, loss, or major life changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Darryl works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts interventions over time as the work unfolds and as clients identify what is most effective for them.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from different locations while working with a trusted therapist.