Comprehensive Mental Health Care: Psychology, Counseling, and Psychotherapy
The Treatment Team
We appreciate that therapy involves the development of a supportive, confidential relationship over time. No matter what your goals are, the relationship you develop with your doctor is the most important factor in why you start to feel better. The therapy relationship is a special one because people are able to share very personal information in the context of a professional relationship, with the assurance of privacy and neutrality. It is most important to us that you feel comfortable with the provider you choose, and sometimes the first person you see may not be the best fit. At West Maui Counseling Center, we encourage open discussion about your feelings of comfort in the therapeutic relationship, and our primary goal is to get your mental health needs met, no matter who you choose to work with. Call us and we can help fit you with the right provider for you.
Diversity is Celebrated
We welcome and enjoy working with people from all walks of life. Differences such as age, race, sexuality, or ethnicity are respected and valued. All of our providers adhere to the American Psychological Association’s Code of Ethics, and strive to practice with integrity and professionalism. Each provider has their own style and theoretical approach, however, all utilize integrative, evidenced based approaches to psychology grounded in their knowledge of research and training in their respective fields.
Strict Confidentiality
Privacy is an ethical and legal obligation. When you come in to WMCC for help you can rest assured your health information is protected, privileged, and confidential. We have a zero tolerance policy for any unauthorized disclosures of protected health information by our staff. Your provider will go over the legal limits to confidentiality during your first visit and we encourage you to ask any questions or express any concerns at any time. WMCC is a safe and secure place in our small community.
West Maui Counseling Center's Medication Policy
Best Practice is our goal*Because we are striving to provide quality care and adhere to medical best practice guidelines, We have implemented a policy which requires our patients to come in for follow up office visits based on your doctor’s opinion, after initiating a new medication, changing dosages, or taking over your care from a previous provider. We do not believe prescribing medication for extended periods of unsupervised time is best medical practice, particularly with psychiatric medications. Although some patients may be frustrated with this, we are flexible and as patients are established and stable, we make our best clinical recommendations and time between appointments and refills may become longer because it is the clinically appropriate treatment plan. We are not here to simply prescribe, push meds, and obtain numerous office visits. We believe that true, lasting health and recovery from both physical and mental ailments occurs over time through active involvement of the patient and doctor and regular supervision of progress.*