Leiana Reyes

LMFT13 years of experienceNext available
4.9 (9)
Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented

As a compassionate and solution-focused family therapist, I work closely with children, adolescents, families and individuals navigating life 's transitions, challenges, and emotional struggles. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and practical tools that foster growth and healing.

I believe in focusing on strengths, not problems, and work collaboratively with children, adolescents, and individuals to build on what's already working.

I provide a supportive space where clients feel safe to open up, explore new perspectives, and move confidently toward meaningful, and lasting change.

First session

In our first session, my focus is on creating a safe, welcoming space where you feel comfortable sharing your story. You can expect me to listen without judgment, ask questions to better understand your experience, and begin identifying strengths and possible paths forward. This initial session is about building trust, setting a foundation, and helping you feel supported as we begin this journey toward meaningful changes

Strengths

As a compassionate and solution-focused family therapist, my approach centers on helping clients find clarity direction, and practical tools to create meaningful change. I believe in focusing on strengths, not problems, and work collaboratively with children, adolescents, and individuals to build on what's already working. My clients appreciate the safe, supportive space I provide and often express how empowered and hopeful they feel after our sessions. I'm committed to guiding families through challenges with empathy, respect, and a clear path forward.

Ideal clients

I specialize in working with children, adolescents and individuals who are eager for change and ready to take positive steps forward. I provide play and sandplay therapy as a hands-on approach through in-office therapy sessions as well.

Treatment methods

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

To first build rapport and gather background information, identify specific problems, and collaboratively set measurable and realistic treatment goals.

Child Parent Psychotherapy

Focuses on strengthening the parent child relationship, promoting healthy attachment, and addressing the impact of trauma or stress on the child's development.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

A structured-evidence based therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve emotional well-being.

Location

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions
101 Aupuni St, Hilo, HI 96720, 240

Identifies as

  • Christian

  • Pacific Islander

  • White

  • Woman

Top specialties

  • Child or Adolescent

  • Life Transitions

  • Self Esteem

Other specialties

  • Anger Management

  • Anxiety

  • Career Counseling

  • Coping Skills

  • Depression

  • Family Therapy

  • Peer Relationships

  • Postpartum

  • School Issues

  • Spirituality

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

  • Children (6 to 12)

  • Elders (65 and above)

  • Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

  • HawaiiLicense MFT-306

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna

  • Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

  • Aetna - Allied Benefits

  • Aetna - Lucent Health

  • Aetna - Luminare

  • Aetna - Moda

  • Aetna - WebTPA

  • Aetna – HealthEZ

  • All Savers

  • Amerihealth Administrators

  • Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage

  • Arlo

  • AvMed

  • Cash - $100 per session

  • Centivo

  • Cigna

  • Cigna - HealthEZ

  • EAP:Cigna

  • EAP:Evernorth

  • EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Evernorth

  • GTEB

  • Golden Rule

  • Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Optum

  • OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

  • Oscar

  • Oxford

  • Surest (formerly Bind)

  • Tufts Health/Cigna

  • United Medical Resources

  • UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

  • UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

  • UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid

Reviews and ratings

4.9 rating (9)1 review
February 4, 2026

I enjoyed our session and I found the feed back encouraging and helpful

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Leiana
Schedule 60 min