Jamil Vazquez is a licensed mental health counselor who centers sessions on the client's own goals and strengths.
01About Jamil
Jamil Vazquez is a licensed mental health counselor who centers sessions on the client's own goals and strengths. He practices in Hawaii and brings nine years of professional experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, relationships, self esteem, and depression. He uses simple, direct conversation to help people find clearer thinking and steadier emotion.
Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and the small steps that make that change possible.
Background and approach
Jamil emphasizes listening, asking useful questions, and helping clients notice patterns that matter. He draws on client-centered methods that treat the person as the expert on their life. Motivational interviewing is used to surface what really matters and build readiness for change.
Narrative therapy helps people reframe difficult events and separate themselves from problems that feel overwhelming. Jamil also uses solution-focused techniques to set practical, short-term goals. That approach is useful for people who want quick, manageable shifts in daily routines or relationships.
He works with concerns such as trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting stress, career struggles, and questions around identity, including LGBT matters. People who choose to work with Jamil can expect a collaborative, respectful tone. He emphasizes strengths and practical next steps rather than long lectures.
If someone wants to get started, he guides them through the initial matching and scheduling process.
02Credentials
- LPCC (New Mexico)
- License CTB-2023-0245 · expires September 2026
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH22521 · expires March 2027
- LMHC (Hawaii)
- License MHC-1126 · expires June 2029
- LPC (Texas)
- License 98390 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1790480960 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jamil lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Adoption and foster care
- Communication problems
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Jamil names
These are the methods Jamil names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's goals. In an online session that means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps clarify priorities. Motivational interviewing helps people notice what matters most and move toward change. Online conversations can make it easier to explore ambivalence and set small, achievable steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That may mean trying one approach for a few sessions and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversations and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging work well for quick check-ins, written reflection, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self esteem, parenting and career concerns. Additional focuses include trauma and abuse, eating issues, adoption and foster care topics, and questions related to LGBT identity.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions emphasize listening and collaboration. He uses client-centered conversation, motivational interviewing, narrative techniques, and solution-focused work to help people move toward their goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience working with a variety of concerns in clinical settings. That background informs his practical, client-focused approach.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Hawaii. The profile lists his credentials as HI LMHC and TX LPC.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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