Medication Management Therapists in Honolulu, HI

Finding the right medication can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Our providers take the time to understand your story, your symptoms, and your goals. Together, we’ll explore options, make thoughtful adjustments, and check in regularly to be sure your treatment truly supports you. At Balance, medication management is about more than prescriptions—it’s about helping you feel better, with care that’s steady, supportive, and designed around you.

As a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, I combine therapy with medication expertise so we can choose the least medication that does the most good. We review your symptoms, history, and goals, talk through risks/benefits, and always pair meds with skills-based and trauma-informed psychotherapy when possible. I do not provide “quick” or stand-alone controlled-substance visits — we work together in an ongoing, relational model.

I provide comprehensive psychiatric medication management within a holistic, integrative framework that considers the whole person—not just symptoms. My approach is collaborative and evidence-based, focusing on selecting and optimizing medications while also addressing lifestyle factors such as sleep, stress, nutrition, and overall well-being that impact mental health. When appropriate, I offer pharmacogenetic testing, including GeneSight, to help guide medication selection and improve the likelihood of finding effective, well-tolerated treatment options. I work closely with each client to develop a personalized treatment plan that supports stability, improves functioning, and aligns with their goals and values. When appropriate, I also integrate supportive therapy and practical coping strategies to promote long-term healing, balance, and overall wellness.

This component help individuals understand their treatment, enhance adherence, and develop coping strategies to optimize mental health and overall well-being.

Honolulu's surface image as a paradise can obscure significant mental health challenges tied to Hawaii's extreme cost of living — among the highest in the United States — the stress of geographic isolation, and the psychological weight carried by Native Hawaiian communities navigating cultural loss and historical trauma. The city has a majority Asian and Pacific Islander population, including large Japanese, Filipino, and Native Hawaiian communities, and culturally competent therapists who understand Pacific Islander family values and collectivist systems are especially sought after. Tripler Army Medical Center serves the military population across the Indo-Pacific Command, while The Queen's Medical Center provides civilian institutional mental health resources. Therapist availability in Honolulu is lower relative to comparable mainland metros, and telehealth has become important for residents seeking specialist matching beyond what is available locally.

Gender ID

	60%	Male
	40%	Female

Session Type

	50%	In Person and Online
	50%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

75%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
50%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
50%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
25%	Behavioral Therapy
25%	Biopsychosocial Therapy
25%	Christian Counseling
25%	Developmental Therapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
75%	Senior
75%	Teen
75%	Young Adult
50%	Children

Client Focus

50%	Black / African American
50%	LGBTQ+
50%	Women
25%	Asian
25%	Christian

Medication Management therapists in Honolulu, Hawaii HI

Balance Psychiatric Services

Carter Doyle

Shanea McDaniel

Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP

Medication Management therapists in Honolulu, Hawaii Statistics

Average years in practice

Average cost per session

Accept insurance

Offer sliding scale