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Dr. Leon Pereira PHD
Psychologist | Clinical
45-955 Kamehameha Hwy Suite 401 Kaneohe HI, 96744About
I help you to understand why you think, feel, and behave the way you do, to resolve negative feelings, to build on your strengths, and to teach you skills that will enable you to live the way you want ...
Education and Training
University of Hawaii, at Manoa PhD 1996
Provider Details
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Dr. Leon Pereira PHD's Expert Contributions
How to fix anxiety in children?
Find a therapist who specializes in treating anxiety in children. Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Exposure with Response Prevention are highly effective. READ MORE
What is the most common therapy for anxiety?
Exposure and response prevention READ MORE
What kind of doctor do you see for anger issues?
Any therapist who provides help for anger management. READ MORE
Can panic disorders be cured?
Yes, therapy can help to stop panic attacks. Dr Pereira READ MORE
Can I live with bipolar disorder without medication?
If you can maintain mood stability without medication, the answer is yes. However, it helps to ask trusted others for feedback, as you may not be aware of when you are being erratically. READ MORE
What kind of therapy is best for bipolar disorder?
Either Dialectical Behavior Therapy or Cognitive-Behavior Therapy READ MORE
What are general methods used to treat depression?
Cognitive-Behavior Therapy is the treatment of choice. It can be effective by itself or can make treatment with medication more effective. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Adjunct Professor Hawaii Pacific University 2007 - 2019
Treatments
- Therapy For Children
- Therapy For Teens
- Therapy For Adults
- Therapy For Mood Disorders
- Therapy For Anxiety Disorders
- Anger Management
- Couples And Marriage Therapy
- Parenting Issues
Experience & Accolades
- Adjunct Professor2007Hawaii Pacific UniversityTeach online and classroom courses in psychology.
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Nearest Hospitals
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640 ULUKAHIKI ST KAILUA HI 96734KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALl
3288 MOANALUA RD HONOLULU HI 96819