- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Communication skills
About Brian
Brian Kanno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Hawaii with seven years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, and relationship concerns. He also focuses on communication problems, loneliness, social anxiety, guilt and shame, forgiveness, self-love, and questions about life purpose.
In sessions he uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people sort through strong emotions and daily pressures. He aims to make conversations straightforward and practical, helping people notice patterns, practice new ways of relating, and try small changes that fit their life. He pays attention to cultural context and how identity shapes what feels possible.
Brian often works on communication skills and relational patterns when relationship concerns are present. He helps people map out sources of anxiety and depression, and develop manageable steps for relief. For grief and loss he supports processing feelings and finding ways to carry meaning forward.
When life feels directionless he helps clients clarify values and consider next steps without promising fixed answers. He addresses shame and guilt by naming their effects and building alternatives to self-criticism. For social anxiety he focuses on gradual exposure and building confidence in everyday interactions.
He offers a collaborative style that centers the client’s goals. Practical exercises, reflective conversation, and skill practice are common parts of his sessions. People looking for help with life purpose, relationships, or persistent worry will find a focused, experience-based approach.
Approaches used and how they fit online
Brian works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what helps in everyday life. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches specific tools for managing anxiety and depression, such as breathing, grounding, and short behavioral experiments to reduce avoidance. These tools help when worry or low mood make daily tasks harder.Another approach is relational and communication coaching, which looks at how people speak, set boundaries, and repair misunderstandings. This method breaks down interactions into concrete steps so clients can practice new habits in real settings. A grief-focused approach helps people name loss, process feelings, and find ways to carry meaning forward without rushing emotional processing.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and current situation. Together they monitor what helps and adjust the approach over time.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weeknight or a lunch break, reduce travel time, and allow for check-ins when life is busy. Some formats are better for brief skills practice while others suit longer conversations; discuss options during the initial scheduling step to decide what will fit best.
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 stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Additional focuses include communication, guilt and shame, loneliness, social anxiety, self-love, and life purpose.
How does he approach someone feeling stuck?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in practical ways to identify patterns and try small, manageable changes. Sessions emphasize clear steps and skills you can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience as a clinician working with adults on emotional and relational issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LCSW and provides services from Hawaii.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.