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Jessica Colocho

Jessica Colocho

LCSW

Therapist · Hawaii · 12+ years of experience

Calm, practical help for strong emotions

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  • Anger management
  • Addiction support
  • Skills focused

About Jessica

Jessica Colocho is a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience helping people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and addictions. She speaks English and Spanish and offers a calm, respectful approach that aims to make conversations feel workable even when emotions are high. Jessica frames therapy as a collaborative process and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.

Her work often centers on managing strong feelings and repairing strained relationships. She helps people build skills for coping with trauma, grief, sleep problems, and low self-esteem. Jessica also supports those facing life changes such as divorce, immigration challenges, or a career shift.

Jessica draws on methods like acceptance and commitment work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and client-centered listening to shape each plan. She adapts methods to what an individual needs rather than following a single script. Sessions emphasize real-world skills - such as emotion regulation tools, clearer communication practices, and strategies for reducing substance use.

With 12 years in the field and an HI LCSW credential, she combines practical techniques with a compassionate style. Her aim is to help people find clearer choices when anger or stress gets in the way of daily life. To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.

Clients who prefer straightforward, skill-focused support may find her approach useful. Jessica encourages small, manageable steps and regular check-ins so progress can build over time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

Commitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Hawaii

Languages

English, Spanish

Approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and still move toward what matters to them. It can be useful for anger, anxiety, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful cycles. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and tailoring the pace to the person; it helps people feel heard while they work through difficult emotions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and help pick methods that match your needs. This is a collaborative process that can be adjusted as progress unfolds.

Confirm session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday break, or avoid the need to be on camera for every session. These practical advantages can help people maintain consistency while they practice new skills and strategies.

At a glance

Listed location
Hawaii
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English, Spanish
License (Hawaii)
LCSW · No. LCSW-4216
NPI
1669670089

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She helps people dealing with anger, addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, and life changes among other issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach blends acceptance and commitment techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, and client-centered listening with practical skill building for daily life.

How much experience does she have?

Jessica has 12 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?

She holds an HI LCSW credential and practices in Hawaii.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the country work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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