Practitioner record · Checked 7 Nov 2026
Brian Kanno has been in practice 7 years and is licensed in Hawaii. Brian lists stress, Anxiety, relationship issues and grief among 12 subjects on the BetterHelp roster.
Everything below is either quoted from Brian's own BetterHelp listing, taken from public licensing records, or written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such. Nothing here is an availability promise, a review, or a rating.
01 · Who Brian works with
Brian lists 5 specialisms and 7 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Brian chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.
02 · In Brian's own words
Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.
As a licensed therapist with extensive experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients address challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I bring a compassionate, culturally informed approach to therapy, with a deep commitment to understanding each person's unique journey.
My therapeutic work focuses on critical areas including self-love, communication skills, overcoming isolation, exploring life purpose, and managing social anxiety. I'm particularly skilled at helping clients work through feelings of guilt and shame, and supporting processes of personal healing and forgiveness.
Drawing from evidence-based practices, I create a supportive environment where individuals can explore their experiences, develop resilience, and cultivate meaningful personal transformation. My approach is collaborative, respectful, and tailored to meet each client's specific needs and goals.
As an Asian therapist, I offer a nuanced perspective that honors diverse cultural experiences and identities. I'm dedicated to providing affirming, inclusive care that empowers clients to discover their inner strengths and create positive change.
Brian Kanno, on the BetterHelp listing · read 7 Nov 2026
03 · What happens next
Brian practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Brian's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.
BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Brian at this point.
BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Brian is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Brian.
You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.
A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.
Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.
04 · Practical details
05 · Provenance
Brian's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 7 Nov 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.
The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.
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