About Edward
Dr. Edward Suarez is a licensed clinical psychologist with 20 years of professional experience. He practices from Hawaii and has provided mental health services to people in multiple regions, including work with U.S.
Peace Corps volunteers abroad. He holds credentials as a Hawaii Psychologist (PSY-839) and a Washington Psychologist (PY61194160). He began his academic training at the University of Hawaii, where his doctoral studies looked at cross-cultural responses to serious illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression.
How Edward works
Since then he has broadened his focus to include stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and addictions. He also addresses concerns such as grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and ADHD. In sessions he uses straightforward, practical methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
He often starts with a holistic assessment that looks at health habits - diet, exercise, sleep hygiene - alongside emotional and social supports. This gives a clear picture of what to target first. His style emphasizes building rapport, listening with empathy, and working collaboratively on a plan.
He helps people develop communication and problem-solving skills and practical routines they can use outside of sessions. Progress is tracked together so milestones are visible. Dr.
Suarez aims for focused work that can produce measurable change. He explains steps clearly and helps clients set attainable goals. People who want a direct, skills-based approach may find his method a good fit.
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What Edward works with
The areas below are the ones Edward selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Coaching
- Commitment issues
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Grief
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | HI Psychologist, WA Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Hawaii |
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Online support options
How CBT and practical online therapy work together
Dr. Suarez uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a central part of his online practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with habits that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related concerns.He pairs CBT with a holistic look at lifestyle factors like sleep hygiene, exercise, nutrition, and social routines. That combination helps pinpoint small, practical changes that support emotional progress while addressing specific problems such as mood swings, addiction-related patterns, or coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist works with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions begin with assessment and goal-setting so that the plan is shaped together and adjusted over time.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow for face-to-face conversation and teaching new skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or for brief check-ins. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter updates, coaching-style support, or flexible communication between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, travel, or busy home schedules.
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