Contributor: Tina Cote, LSW

Tina is currently a Doctoral Candidate who holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health and Trauma from the University of Denver. She completed her BA in Psychology at the University of Maine and is currently the Clinical Director of ‘Ai Pono Hawaii’s Residential & Virtual Intensive Outpatient Programs. Tina has served the Maui community for over a decade through her work with children, people experiencing homelessness, and women with eating disorders. In her own therapeutic work, Tina uses an integration of cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT), internal family systems therapy (IFS), and a strengths-based approach to empower her clients to overcome challenges and develop the tools they need in their journey of healing and personal growth.