About Brian
Brian Kanno is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Hawaii. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, and low self-esteem. Brian aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people who are worried or overwhelmed.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build better communication skills and overcome social anxiety and phobia. He also supports work on forgiveness, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness.
How Brian works
Sessions often include steps to strengthen self-love and clarify life purpose. Brian draws on seven years of clinical experience to tailor care to each person. He emphasizes a collaborative approach where goals and methods are shaped together.
His style is direct but compassionate, focusing on what will make daily life feel more manageable. As an Asian clinician working in Hawaii, he brings attention to cultural background and how it affects feelings and relationships. That perspective guides how he frames challenges and solutions with each person.
The aim is practical progress that fits the client’s life and values. People who choose Brian can expect clear steps, regular check-ins on progress, and an emphasis on skills that transfer outside sessions. He offers a mix of communication-focused work and emotion-focused support to help people move forward.
What Brian works with
The areas below are the ones Brian selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Hawaii |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions and how they help
Brief explanations of evidence-based techniques help clarify what to expect. One approach focuses on building communication skills through role practice and feedback to reduce arguments and improve connection. This method is useful when difficulty talking with others fuels stress or relationship strain.Another common approach addresses social anxiety and phobia by gradually facing feared situations and practicing coping strategies. Sessions break tasks into small steps so progress is steady and manageable, which can ease isolation and increase confidence.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences, then try methods that fit. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most, so the plan evolves with the client.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for real-time conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging can support brief check-ins, journaling-style reflection, or ongoing skill practice between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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