Dr. Lisa Lee, PsyD

Dr. Lisa Lee, PsyD I am a psychologist who specializes in LGBTQ+ / MVPFAFF+ identity and relationships. I see individuals for therapy via telehealth and serve all of Hawai`i.

If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or your relationships, give me a call.

08/25/2026

My favorite mindfulness moment 🍵

Sometimes people don’t need therapy to figure out their sexual orientation—they need a space where they finally feel saf...
08/11/2026

Sometimes people don’t need therapy to figure out their sexual orientation—they need a space where they finally feel safe enough to be honest about what they already know, wonder about, or are beginning to discover.

A truly affirming therapist doesn’t steer you toward an identity or tell you who you are. They create room for curiosity without judgment, shame, or pressure.
When that pressure is lifted, self-understanding can come surprisingly quickly. 🌈

Proud and privileged to be the first openly q***r person in my family 🌺🌈 ***r
08/06/2026

Proud and privileged to be the first openly q***r person in my family 🌺🌈


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I am also a daughter and a friend. We each contain multitudes 🌈🌺🤙
07/24/2026

I am also a daughter and a friend. We each contain multitudes 🌈🌺🤙

07/15/2026

Sometimes change takes a bit, but with effort, insight, and persistence, it can happen! In other news, ‘Ōlena Cafe is back! Come support a kanaka-owned business :)

Happy Mental Health Provider Day! 🎉🧠 I am always humbled by the privilege it is to be able to do this work. Witnessing ...
05/12/2026

Happy Mental Health Provider Day! 🎉🧠 I am always humbled by the privilege it is to be able to do this work. Witnessing clients actually feel better is one of the greatest joys of my life. Being able to focus on LGBTQIA+ and polyamorous/ENM clients is the icing on the cake.

05/02/2026

Happy National Matcha Day to all who celebrate 🍵🤗

Mahalo to Keala Kaopuiki-Santos for teaching us this breathing exercise during a training! Say the first phrase out loud...
04/22/2026

Mahalo to Keala Kaopuiki-Santos for teaching us this breathing exercise during a training! Say the first phrase out loud or in your head while breathing in to take in the good/righteous, and say the second phrase out loud or in your head to release the bad/unrighteous 💨

🚨 After a traumatic event, should you ask for ALL the details right away?Short answer: ❌ No.In the immediate aftermath o...
04/02/2026

🚨 After a traumatic event, should you ask for ALL the details right away?

Short answer: ❌ No.

In the immediate aftermath of trauma, the brain is still in survival mode. Pushing someone to relive every detail can actually overwhelm them and increase distress.

💡 What helps instead:
• Focus on safety (physical + emotional)
• Stay calm and present
• Let them share at their own pace
• Normalize their reactions (“This makes sense given what happened”)
• Offer simple, practical support

This approach is known as Psychological First Aid — it’s about support, not pressure.

🧠 Deep trauma processing comes later, when the person feels safe and stable, often through therapies like trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, or EMDR.

🤍 Remember: You don’t need the whole story to help someone. You just need to be there.

-discussing the best sushi spots on island 🍣 -the behavioral experiment of asking for help-whether or not a picture was ...
03/29/2026

-discussing the best sushi spots on island 🍣
-the behavioral experiment of asking for help
-whether or not a picture was unhinged and the gifs that followed 👀
-the story of one’s gender fluidity 🏳️‍⚧️
-the relief that comes from accepting your own sexual orientation 🌈
-being my clients’ biggest cheerleader 🫶
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