Darryl Khan
Experienced LMHC blending practical therapy methods
LMHC Hawaii
- Experience
- 20 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Languages
- English
About Darryl
Darryl Khan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Hawaii who centers his work on practical, skills-based approaches to help people navigate emotional and relational challenges.
Background and approach
With two decades of clinical experience, he often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with other evidence-informed methods to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addiction, and stress related to life changes. He draws on a history of supporting clients facing chronic mental illness, family and relationship difficulties, and substance use concerns.
Mr. Khan’s practice reflects hands-on training in CBT and dialectical behavior techniques alongside client-centered and solution-focused strategies, creating a collaborative environment where skills practice and real-world problem solving are emphasized.
He has experience working with individuals connected to systems like Child Welfare Services, family courts, and public safety agencies, and he approaches care with cultural sensitivity and compassion. Darryl aims to help clients build coping skills, improve communication, and restore stable functioning as they work toward goals at their own pace.
Online Use of CBT and DBT Skills
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many mood-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills to help manage intense emotions and improve relationships. Both approaches translate well to remote formats because they rely on concrete strategies and homework that clients can practice between sessions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to explore goals, preferences, and symptoms, then adapt techniques from CBT, DBT, or existential perspectives to fit individual needs. This partnership helps shape a plan that balances short-term coping with longer-term growth.
Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access care from different locations in Hawaii. These formats support regular skill practice, allow timely check-ins between appointments, and can make scheduling more convenient for people balancing work, family, or other responsibilities.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
Hawaii
Languages
English