Aloha and Welcome!
Alexis ‘Amardeepa’ Kohn, LCSW
Aloha, my name is Amardeepa and I am a Hawaii licensed therapist in Haiku located on the North Shore of Maui, Hawaii. My life’s work and passion is to empower my clients to activate their potential and initiate positive changes in their lives. My personal therapeutic journey has taken me to various countries, engaging in healing practices and the study of ancient/eastern wisdoms (from the Himalayas with Tibetan monks and Indian masters to the jungles of Brazil). Through my participation in numerous self-development therapies, groups and workshops I’ve experienced the great value in working on oneself with a trusted and knowledgeable professional. My love of therapy lies in its power and potential to change lives. Let’s work together to release the beliefs, habits and patterns that no longer serve you, so you can manifest greater fulfillment, meaning & purpose in your life. I would be happy to accompany you on your journey towards uncovering who you truly are! ॐ
The Core Values I use while walking the path of personal transformation with my clients are:
Honesty
Expressing yourself openly allows you to go beyond what isn’t working in your life and move towards uncovering the real you.
Responsibility
Taking self-responsibility of your feelings and actions empowers you to look for positive solutions and take ownership over your life.
Compassion
It’s important to acknowledge your suffering and choose to be kind and gentle with yourself.
Courage
Facing your fears and discomforts while trusting that positive change is possible, takes courage.
Commitment
The path to healing requires your time, energy and focus (while not always easy) the benefits and rewards are well worth it!
Over the last 10 years of my career, I have worked nationally and internationally serving diverse populations. I have:
Provided intensive in-home family and individual therapy to parents, teens and children
Provided therapy to illegal foreign worker populations and teenage female survivors of sex trafficking
Created and facilitated group therapy for teenage asylum seekers
Worked as a social worker in daycares of refugee communities
Created and facilitated therapeutic parenting groups for mothers of children with special needs
Worked as an Equine Assisted Psychotherapist with adults and children
Volunteered for therapeutic horse riding and animal assisted therapy programs
Facilitated self-development workshops for adults
Aside from my formal training as a therapist I:
Have an undergraduate degree in Painting
Am a trained Equine-Assisted Psychotherapist
Received formal meditation & mindfulness training
Participated in numerous silent meditation retreats
Am Reiki certified
Am a trained yoga teacher
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW), Yeshiva University, New York/Tel Aviv
Master of Fine Arts in Painting (MFA), University of Miami, Miami, FL
Trainings
Brainspotting Phase 1, Pacific Counseling & Trauma Center
Equine Assisted Psychotherapist, EAGALA
Certified Yoga Teacher, Yoga Alliance
Reiki (Dharmasala, India)
Courses
Mindful Self-Compassion with the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, San Diego, CA
Compassion for Couples with Michelle Becker of Wise Compassion
Awards
Elaine Schott Advocacy Award for Promoting Community Initiative and Social Change: Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University
Artistic Ability Grant: Department of Art and Art History, University of Miami