- Practical coping skills
- Trauma informed care
- Relationship support
About Darryl
Darryl Khan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Hawaii who focuses on practical, goal-oriented therapy. He brings 20 years of counseling experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. He also pays attention to relationship and intimacy concerns and supports men’s wellbeing through straightforward conversations about everyday struggles.
He uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Existential Therapy to guide sessions. That means sessions often include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, learning emotion regulation and coping skills, and talking about meaning and values. Darryl keeps sessions interactive and culturally aware, and he aims to make therapy useful for daily life.
Over two decades he has worked with people involved with systems like Child Welfare Services, Family Courts, and Public Safety Departments. This experience informs how he talks about practical problems such as parenting, legal stressors, and caregiver strain. He also supports people facing grief, career pressure, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and skills people can use between meetings. Darryl emphasizes collaboration - clients set priorities and he offers tools and feedback. His style is direct but compassionate, helping people move through life transitions and rebuild routines.
If someone is thinking about starting, they can expect straightforward conversation, concrete strategies, and an emphasis on fitting progress into everyday life.
How CBT, DBT, and existential work in online therapy
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often involves practicing new ways of thinking and using small behavioral experiments to see what changes.DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication in stressful moments.
Existential Therapy centers on questions of meaning, choice, and personal values. It helps people talk through how they want to live and make decisions that align with what matters to them.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. That collaboration helps shape a plan with concrete steps and regular check-ins.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making scheduling more flexible. Many people find these practical benefits useful while they learn skills and work toward their goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
Darryl works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, and career concerns. He also lists support for parenting, intimacy issues, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related areas.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses practical, interactive sessions that blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and existential approaches. Expect focused skill-building, emotion regulation practice, and conversations about values.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience as a mental health counselor working with people facing chronic mental health challenges, substance use, and relationship or family dysfunction.
Where does he practice and what is his credential?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Hawaii. The credential appears as LMHC in his profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.