Sana Anas, LCSW

Therapist in Hawaii

Sana Anas is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who practices online with clients in Hawaii.

Licensed inHawaii
LicenseLCSW-4873
NPI 1699129429
Experience8+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Sana

Sana Anas is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who practices online with clients in Hawaii. She brings eight years of experience supporting adults coping with anxiety, depression, mood shifts, substance concerns, trauma, and relationship struggles. Sana aims to create a warm, person-centered space and meets people where they are.

She uses straightforward language and sometimes a bit of humor to make sessions feel less heavy. Sana blends several therapeutic methods to match individual needs rather than relying on a single technique.

Background and approach

She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral tools to build practical skills for stress and mood management. In sessions she focuses on strengths and concrete steps.

Conversations often include noticing unhelpful thoughts, identifying values, and practicing small changes between meetings. When trauma or difficult memories are present, she can integrate EMDR-informed approaches as part of the work. Sana has experience addressing a wide range of concerns such as intimacy-related issues, abandonment and attachment struggles, codependency, infidelity, grief, career transitions, and substance use.

She is comfortable talking about kink and alternative sex culture without judgment. Her style is collaborative and flexible, adjusting the plan as needs change. Clients connect with her through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

New people begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a consultation to see if the fit feels right.

Credentials

LCSW (Hawaii): License LCSW-4873 · expires June 2028
NPI: 1699129429 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sana lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Attachment issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Infidelity
Jealousy
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Sana names

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Online support

How attachment and action-focused therapies work online

Sana often uses attachment-based ideas to examine how past relationship patterns shape current feelings and behaviors. This approach looks at connection, trust, and how people manage closeness or distance, which can help with intimacy, abandonment, and attachment concerns.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters most to them and take small, values-driven steps. ACT tools can reduce avoidance and build a steadier way of handling anxiety and mood swings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another common tool she uses to spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical experiments that change behavior and mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sana will talk with each person about goals, try techniques, and adjust methods together. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels manageable.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video lets people use visual cues and longer dialogue, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and messaging lets someone work through thoughts across the week. These options make it simpler to maintain regular contact and keep therapy consistent with a busy life.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does this therapist help with?

Sana works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood shifts, trauma, and substance use concerns. She also helps with relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is warm and person-centered, with practical tools and a bit of humor. She focuses on strengths and tailors sessions to each person's needs.

What is her background and experience?

She has eight years of clinical experience working with adults across a wide range of mental health and interpersonal issues. Her work includes helping people with trauma, mood disorders, and substance concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds a LCSW license in Hawaii and provides services to people located in Hawaii via virtual sessions.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and needs.

How does cost and billing work?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a consultation based on therapist availability.

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