Darryl Khan, LMHC
Experienced Hawaii LMHC for trauma and relationships
- CBT and DBT trained
- Culturally sensitive care
- Flexible online sessions
About Darryl Khan
Darryl Khan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Hawaii with two decades of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. He earned a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Gonzaga University in 2003 and has since worked with individuals facing chronic mental illness, substance use disorders, and difficulties in romantic and family relationships.
Darryl has particular experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, life transitions, and addiction, and he routinely works with clients navigating grief, parenting concerns, intimacy issues, and stress-related problems. He has also supported people involved with systems such as Child Welfare Services, Family Courts, and the Public Safety Department, bringing a practical understanding of institutional contexts to his clinical work.
Formally trained in cognitive behavioral therapy using the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) and trained to provide dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Darryl integrates evidence-informed strategies with a client-centered perspective. LMHC denotes a state license to practice as a mental health counselor. His counseling style is interactive, culturally sensitive, and compassionate, and he seeks collaborative partnerships to help clients recover from addiction, manage symptoms, and improve overall quality of life.
Darryl welcomes the opportunity to meet and work with individuals ready to explore change and build more adaptive ways of coping.
Darryl has particular experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, life transitions, and addiction, and he routinely works with clients navigating grief, parenting concerns, intimacy issues, and stress-related problems. He has also supported people involved with systems such as Child Welfare Services, Family Courts, and the Public Safety Department, bringing a practical understanding of institutional contexts to his clinical work.
Formally trained in cognitive behavioral therapy using the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) and trained to provide dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Darryl integrates evidence-informed strategies with a client-centered perspective. LMHC denotes a state license to practice as a mental health counselor. His counseling style is interactive, culturally sensitive, and compassionate, and he seeks collaborative partnerships to help clients recover from addiction, manage symptoms, and improve overall quality of life.
Darryl welcomes the opportunity to meet and work with individuals ready to explore change and build more adaptive ways of coping.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Darryl Khan have?
Darryl Khan has 20 years of experience as a mental health counselor.
Is Darryl Khan a licensed therapist?
Yes. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC. License details: HI LMHC MHC-712.
In which languages does Darryl Khan provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Darryl Khan located?
He is located in Hawaii.
How can I work with Darryl Khan as my therapist?
You can work with Darryl Khan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Darryl Khan work with international clients?
Darryl Khan does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Darryl Khan cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Darryl Khan
Darryl uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - a practical approach often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. He is also trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which emphasizes skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and co-occurring concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Darryl works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance invites clients to be active partners in care.
Online therapy with Darryl is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules or to connect from different locations within Hawaii. These formats provide flexibility in how and when therapy happens, allowing people to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and therapists to address their concerns.