Origins Behavioral Health - Honolulu Psychologist

gain clarity on your path

Kristen Whitmore, PsyD, offers behavioral health care in Hawaiʻi, supporting clients through anxiety, trauma, postpartum concerns, chronic health issues and life stress. Also, offering specialized assessment services that provide clarity and direction.

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Individual Therapy

Individual therapy offers a safe, confidential space to better understand yourself, navigate difficult experiences, and build tools for emotional regulation and meaningful change.

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy offers a safe, confidential space to better understand yourself, navigate difficult experiences, and build tools for emotional regulation and meaningful change.

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Dr. Whitmore uses evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s needs, goals, and life circumstances, helping you reconnect with what matters most. Therapy begins with time to understand your background, current concerns, and what you hope to gain from treatment. From there, you and Dr. Whitmore will collaborate on meaningful goals and an individualized treatment plan. Sessions typically last 60 minutes.

Dr. Whitmore provides support for the spectrum of anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, chronic illness, complex PTSD, personality disorders, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, adoption and parenting, women’s issues, and other life stressors.

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Mission

Providing effective, empowering, personalized treatment as we walk alongside you through life’s challenges.

Mission

Providing effective, empowering, personalized treatment as we walk alongside you through life’s challenges.

Assessments

Assessments can help you better understand your current challenges, identify strengths and areas of need, and receive personalized recommendations for support and treatment. Dr. Whitmore provides evaluations for ADHD, learning disabilities, intellectual abilities, and diagnostic clarity.

The assessment process typically includes three appointments: an intake interview, an in person testing appointment, and a feedback session to review results, answer questions, and discuss individualized recommendations.

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Assessments

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get started?

To begin, please complete the contact form. The practice offers an optional free 15-minute consultation to help determine whether the practice is a good fit for your needs.
What are your hours of availability?
Do you accept insurance or self-pay?

Yes. The practice accepts Carelon Behavioral Health, Aetna, Cigna, The Health Plan, Kaiser Permanente of Hawai’i, Kaiser Permanente of Hawai’i Medicare Advantage, HMSA, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Hawai’i, Independence Blue Cross of Pennsylvania, and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. Self-pay is also available, and a sliding scale may be available based on need. For self-pay clients, a superbill can be provided for submission to your insurance company
When will I receive a bill?
What can I expect from therapy?

The first therapy session focuses on getting to know you, understanding what brought you to therapy, and creating an individualized treatment plan. Future sessions focus on addressing your concerns and working toward your goals. Sessions typically last approximately 60 minutes and may be held in person or virtually.
What can I expect from the assessment process?

Assessments are typically completed in three sessions: a 60-minute intake, an in-person assessment appointment lasting approximately 3 to 5 hours, and a 60-minute feedback session to review results, discuss recommendations, and answer questions. The intake and feedback sessions may be completed virtually or in person.
Who do you work with?
How often will I attend therapy?
Are sessions confidential?

Yes. Therapy and assessment services are kept confidential in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. Exceptions, including concerns related to danger to self or others or suspected abuse of protected populations, will be discussed during the initial visit and outlined in the intake paperwork.
What is your cancellation policy?
What is a Good Faith Estimate?

Under the No Surprises Act, health care providers are required to provide uninsured or self-pay clients with an estimate of expected charges for medical services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate in writing upon request or when scheduling services. If you are billed at least $400 more than your estimate, you have the right to dispute the charges. For questions, visit the CMS No Surprises Act information page or call 1-800-985-3059.

About

Dr. Kristen Whitmore is a clinical psychologist with extensive experience providing therapy, psychological assessment, and neuropsychological assessment across a wide range of settings. Her background includes work in rural outpatient care, integrated primary care, private practice, and clinical training leadership.

After several years working in academic medicine, Dr. Whitmore moved to Hawaiʻi, where she continued her work in a group practice before opening Origins Behavioral Health. She has experience working with individuals across the lifespan and brings specialized expertise in trauma treatment, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and neuropsychological assessment.

Her approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. Outside of her work, Dr. Whitmore enjoys spending time with her family, running, hiking, going to the beach, traveling, and cooking.

Kristen Whitmore PsyD Origins Behavioral Health - Honolulu Psychologist

Kristen Whitmore, PsyD, Founder.
Hawai’i PSY-2306 | West Virginia #1229

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

University of Hartford
Hartford, Connecticut

Doctoral
Internship

WVU Medicine Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, Martinsburg, West Virginia

Postdoctoral
Fellowship

WVU Medicine Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, Martinsburg, West Virginia

Specialized Clinical Training

Trauma
Treatment

University of Connecticut
Child Trauma Clinic

Neuropsychological Assessment

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey
Medical Center

Perinatal
Mood Disorders

Postpartum Support International

“I believe that meaningful change is always possible, growth often emerges from adversity, and healing involves embracing the whole person. Mental health care is a collaborative journey, where I walk alongside each individual with warmth, openness, and compassion, empowering them to achieve their unique goals.” – Dr. Kristen Whitmore