Emilie Kapono, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Emilie Kapono

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Depression

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Anxiety

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Peer Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Person-Centered

Motivational Interviewing

Play Therapy

Narrative

Sandplay

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Emilie Kapono

Hi there, I'm Emilie! My name is Emilie Kapono, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University. I work with all ages, specializing in children through play. I combine Solution-Focused Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to build strengths, find resources, and establish support systems. I focus on what is already working for my clients and build from there. My approach My therapy is strength-based. Using Solution-Focused Therapy, clients set goals, and together we find strengths and supports to work toward them. I combine this with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions to uncover what works best for each client. Play Therapy techniques enhance our progress. My focus My approach works well with adults and children. I have worked with children ages 4 to 17, helping increase self-esteem, autonomy, preferred behavior, and self-worth while decreasing anxiety and depression. Adults benefit by progressing toward goals they establish, appreciating the collaboration and small steps toward their preferred future. My communication style Depending on the client’s age, my communication varies in play, fun, creativity, and establishing calm by listening non-judgmentally and providing comfort. Being curious about all clients is a strength of mine. My journey to therapy I began as a K-12 public school teacher and realized I focused more on children and families' social-emotional needs than academics. I became a school counselor but often found I was just putting band-aids on mental health issues through referrals. This led me to pursue therapy to provide deeper, more effective support.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

Northcentral University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1124727136

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What practice does Emilie Kapono work with?

Emilie Kapono works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Emilie Kapono?

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