About HOOLA Counseling & Consultation
Our Story
HOOLA Counseling & Consultation was founded with a clear purpose: to expand access to culturally responsive, trauma-informed mental health care for individuals, couples, and families across Hawaii and California.
What began as a vision to provide thoughtful, high-quality clinical care has grown into a collaborative practice grounded in connection, cultural humility, and clinical excellence. Today, our team of clinicians brings diverse perspectives and specialized training to support clients through life’s challenges with care that is both personalized and evidence-based.
Purpose
At HOOLA Counseling & Consultation, the mission is to provide accessible, compassionate and high-quality psychotherapy services, offer expert clinical supervision to aspiring professionals seeking licensure, and deliver tailored consultation services to therapists and organizations, empowering them to provide effective mental health care and support.
Philosophy
We believe that everyone has the potential for growth and change, and that therapy can help unlock that potential. Our priority is to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Approach
Our approach is client-centered, collaborative, and evidence-based. We prioritize building a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship.
We believe that effective therapy starts with the right fit. That’s why we take a thoughtful, personalized approach to care—matching each client with a clinician whose style, experience, and expertise align with their needs and goals.
Our clinicians are trained in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed approaches. We integrate these modalities with a deep respect for cultural identity, community, and personal values.
Who we Serve
We work with individuals, couples, and families navigating a range of concerns, including:
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship challenges
- Substance use and recovery
- Life transitions and stress
We are especially committed to serving diverse and underserved communities, including military-connected individuals and families.
Our Founder
HOOLA Counseling & Consultation was founded by Claudia Quintero Baliscao, LCSW, an experienced clinician and leader in behavioral health. With over two decades of experience in trauma-informed care, program development, and clinical supervision, she established HOOLA to create a practice rooted in both clinical excellence and cultural responsiveness.
Under her leadership, HOOLA continues to grow as a collaborative team dedicated to supporting the well-being of the communities we serve.