- Guilt and shame
- Communication skills
- Self-esteem work
About Brian
Brian Kanno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Hawaii with seven years of experience. He works with adults facing depression, anxiety, relationship stress, grief, and low self-esteem, and he often supports people carrying guilt and shame.
He focuses on practical skills and clearer communication. Sessions often include talking through relationship patterns and learning ways to manage social anxiety and isolation. He also helps people name what they feel and decide what matters next in their life purpose work.
Brian draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. That means using methods shown to help with mood, worry, and relationship problems rather than relying on untested ideas. He keeps explanations plain and action-oriented so people can try things between sessions.
He pays attention to cultural background and how that shapes feeling and behavior. As an Asian clinician working in Hawaii, he notes how family, faith, and identity can influence guilt, shame, and expectations. That perspective shapes how he explores those topics with clients.
In sessions he aims to be collaborative and respectful. People can expect to talk about concrete steps for improving communication, practicing self-kindness, and handling painful memories. The approach is steady and focused on what a person wants to change next.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Brian uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide online work. That can include short structured exercises to manage anxiety and mood, and step-by-step skills to improve communication and reduce social avoidance. These approaches focus on clear actions a person can try between sessions to notice change.He also uses methods that address guilt and shame by helping people name specific thoughts and test whether those thoughts match reality. Another common technique involves practicing new ways of speaking and setting boundaries in relationships, which can reduce isolation and improve self-respect.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to pick or adapt techniques based on needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in about what helps and adjusting methods if something feels unhelpful.
The site lists how to begin online sessions, but the biography does not specify exact session formats here. Confirm the offered formats before booking so you know whether sessions are by video, phone, or another method. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time while keeping focus on practical skills and conversations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with depression, anxiety, relationship stress, grief, low self-esteem, and related issues such as social anxiety and loneliness.
How would he approach shame or guilt?
He uses evidence-based techniques and plain conversation to help people name feelings of guilt or shame and try practical steps toward self-forgiveness and clearer choices.
What is his professional background?
He has seven years of clinical experience and practices as an LCSW in Hawaii.
Where is he based and licensed?
He practices in Hawaii and holds the HI LCSW credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.