Juyeon (Julia) Suh, MA · Therapy in Hawaiʻi
A life full of meaning and delight.
Existential, mindfulness-based therapy for individuals and couples. A non-judgmental space to get curious about who you are and live closer to what you value.
Private-pay therapy. No insurance, no diagnosis sent to an insurer, no waiting on approvals. Your records stay yours, and we can start as soon as you're ready.
Approach
Suffering is abundant. So is pleasure and joy.
The space we co-create is meant to deepen your understanding of yourself, reduce suffering, and help you flourish.
I'm an existentially attuned therapist who considers the whole person: body, mind, spirit, past, present and future. Collaboration and honest dialogue matter to me. Most of all, I listen, and I offer safety, validation and kind care.
We start by getting to know you and your lived experience. We explore what brought you here, then decide together where to rest our attention. Along the way we stay mindful of how your thoughts, emotions and bodily sensations shape one another.
I often see symptoms like depression and anxiety as signals of misalignment deeper within a person. Together, we build your ability to be flexible and present with yourself, and to move toward an authentic life that fits your values.
Who I work best with
You might be a good fit if…
- You're in the middle of a life transition (a move, a breakup, a new chapter) and want to come out of it more yourself.
- Things look fine from the outside, yet something feels off, and you want to understand why.
- You're asking bigger questions about identity, meaning, purpose or mortality.
- You and your partner want a calm, curious space to work through something together.
- You're LGBTQ+ and want a therapist who is affirming from the first conversation.
- You're Asian or Asian American and want someone who understands family and cultural expectations.
- Spirituality, meditation or mindfulness is part of your life and you want it to be welcome in therapy.
- You'd rather keep therapy private and off your insurance records.
What we can work on
I work well with people searching for identity, meaning and purpose.
Meaning & identity
Feeling stuck, unsure who you are becoming, or questioning where your life is headed.
Anxiety, depression & stress
Emotional regulation, coping skills, self-esteem, and sleep that won't settle.
Relationships & couples
Codependency, conflict, peer relationships, and learning to be close without losing yourself.
Grief, loss & life transitions
Endings, beginnings, and the fear of death that can sit underneath both.
Spirituality
Making sense of spiritual and transpersonal experiences and integrating them into daily life.
Habits & substance use
Reducing unhealthy patterns with curiosity instead of shame. ADHD and behavioral concerns, too.
LGBTQ+ affirming, and allied with queer, trans, non-binary, intersex, sex worker and racial justice communities. I also welcome Asian and Asian American clients. The areas above are interests, not claims of specialist expertise.
Sessions
Meet in Kailua, or from wherever you feel at ease.
In person · Thursdays
Kailua office
Face-to-face sessions on the windward side of Oʻahu, one day a week.
Online · Weekdays & evenings
Secure telehealth
Flexible video sessions through a private, secure platform for clients in Hawaiʻi.
Serving Kailua, Kāneʻohe, Waimānalo, Mānoa and greater Honolulu in person, and clients anywhere in Hawaiʻi online.
Fees
Straightforward rates, with room for what you can afford.
Individual
$60per session
One-on-one therapy, in person or online.
Couples
$80per session
For partners working through something together.
10-session bundle
$540prepaid
Ten individual sessions at $54 each.
Sliding scale available. If cost is a barrier, ask during your consultation.
No insurance billing. Paying directly keeps your therapy records private and off insurance files.
Payment at time of service through a secure online portal. Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.
The first 15-minute consultation is free. No commitment.
About Julia
Juyeon (Julia) Suh, MA (she/her)
I know it can be hard to be vulnerable and to trust another person with your raw thoughts and emotions. I believe you already have everything within you to live a life well lived, and that the work of understanding how you are in the world is worth doing.
My training is broad by design: cognitive psychology and neuroscience, behavioral science, embodiment, spirituality and substance use. I enjoy close conversations guided by curiosity.
- Education
- MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo (2025)
- Status
- Pre-licensed professional. Clinical work is conducted under the direct supervision of Dr. Christine Park, PhD, LMHC (Hawaiʻi license MHC-282).
- Memberships
- Hawaii Counselors Association · American Psychological Association
- Offices
- Honolulu (Mānoa, 96822) · Kailua (96734)
From colleagues
What other clinicians say
“An open-minded and compassionate counselor who works effectively with diverse clients through a person-centered, holistic approach.”
“Thoughtful in her approach to therapy. She is warm, personable and someone I feel comfortable connecting with.”
“Intentional, practical, and effective in her work. I highly recommend her as a clinician.”
Get started
Book a free 15-minute consultation
A short, no-pressure call to see if we're a good fit and answer your questions.
- Send a requestTell me when you're usually free and how you'd like to meet.
- We talk for 15 minutesBy phone or video, free of charge.
- Schedule your first sessionIn Kailua on a Thursday, or online on a weekday or evening.
Questions
What happens in the free consultation?
We spend about 15 minutes getting a sense of what you're looking for, how I work, and whether we feel like a good fit. You can ask anything about fees, scheduling or my approach.
Do you take insurance?
I don't bill insurance. Paying directly means no diagnosis is sent to an insurer and your therapy records stay private. Rates are $60 per individual session, with a sliding scale and a discounted 10-session bundle.
What does "pre-licensed" mean?
I've completed my master's degree in clinical mental health counseling and am accruing supervised clinical hours toward full licensure in Hawaiʻi. My clinical work is reviewed by my supervisor, Dr. Christine Park, PhD, LMHC (MHC-282).
Can I do sessions online?
Yes. Online sessions run on weekdays and evenings through a secure telehealth platform. In-person sessions are in Kailua on Thursdays.
Do you see couples and teens?
Yes. I see individuals and couples, and work with preteens, teens, adults and elders.