Maribeth Theisen, LCSW

Maribeth Theisen is a licensed social worker in Hawaii with 40 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, low motivation, low self-esteem, and depression. Her style is calm and straightforward, aimed at helping people take practical steps toward feeling better.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings. Sessions emphasize listening, real-life problem solving, and building small skills that make daily life easier. Maribeth encourages people to move at their own pace and to try out changes between sessions.

Her background over four decades includes work with people facing chronic pain, illness, and disability. She also supports those coping with communication problems, questions of life purpose, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and issues many women face. That experience informs practical approaches in session rather than rigid techniques.

Maribeth aims to empower people to regain confidence and clarity. She helps clients set realistic goals and notice small improvements. The work can include improving sleep routines, handling stress, managing anxiety, and building self-love.

People start by describing what feels hardest and what they hope to change. From there she and the client plan straightforward steps and check in on progress. The process is collaborative and focused on concrete gains rather than abstract labels.