GoVa Hawaii’s Counseling Center

I can’t believe what Cassie K. said about Edie. I’m actually appalled! My boyfriend and I have been seeing Edie for about two years and she has been a blessing to us. Another therapist couldn’t tolerate the both of us fighting, and refused to see both of us together (we are rowdy and loud), but Edie has a special gift to calm situations. She also tells you straight (in a nice way). She has a keen insight and can get to the problem quickly. She is very articulate. She has taught us invaluable techniques and is very patient. We both obsess, and it takes time to learn these techniques, but she keeps trodding with us. She is a kind person who really listens AND cares for you as an individual, not a number. And I can tell when a person is faking niceness! Give her a try and you’ll see.

According to the linkedin website, Edie Vajda has been at Gova counseling since January 2011 and received her PsyD from Argosy in 2009… But sometimes FIVE years may seem like TEN.

GOVA Counseling cares about all their patients. I have seen Dr. Edie for years, and she is an extremely caring, knowledgeable, and compassionate doctor. I suffered from depression after dealing with a death in the family (and a horrible break up) and she helped me through it tremendously. I always feel comfortable being completely honest and open with her, which she encourages in a very tender and uplifting environment. DR. EDIE IS THE BEST!!!

Writing a review on Unilocal is like writing a love song. Whether I’m in love or hating on love, I’m inspired to write about it for all the world to hear my joy, my pain, jump on the bandwagon and give my fueled feelings validation and worth. The words that we speak of the businesses we visit are a part of our constitutional right, FREEDOM OF SPEECH we say! Together we can build businesses up or take them down! I say, reviews can be great but take them as you would take a review from a vegetarian eating at a steakhouse… opinions are just that. Bad reviews for Edie are just that.
I want to share my love song of Edie for the world (of Unilocalers) to hear how she has changed my life. I have seen Edie for over 10 years. I notice how present she is during our conversations. She has an ability to pick up on common themes that have appeared and reappeared in my life that I was not aware of. Edie asks challenging questions. It may make you uncomfortable or feel threatened and maybe not ready for therapy on such a deep level. Because Edie goes deep. Her skills go beyond listening, she hears with an open mind, like I’m confiding in my best friend, yet she is not afraid to push me a little further. In that, she has helped me discover so much about myself that I would have overlooked. Feeling discomfort in therapy is a good thing. Because nothing grows in comfort and Edie has helped me grow a little taller, a little stronger and find the sun on the most gloomy of my days. I would recommend Edie to anyone and everyone who is ready for real life changes. She is one of the most genuine, caring and intelligent people I have ever met and I am so grateful to have found her.

Are you looking for psychologist that you can 100% trust and feel safe but feeling totally overwhelmed searching for one because there are so many? And having to deal with whatever is going on in your life at the moment on a daily basis isn’t making the search for psychologist easy, but you need professional help and you feel that your friends/​family cannot help you or you feel you cannot turn to them for help and you just want to give up because you don’t know what else to do? STOP searching and please contact Anthony and make an appointment with Dr. Nicole! There are other doctors, but I totally recommend DR. NICOLE STOUGHTON!!!
Let me explain why Dr. Nicole, .first of all, it was NOT my idea to see psychologist I was requested to see Dr. Nicole by one of my family member who have major issues. To avoid hearing the nagging of «why do I have to go if she isn’t going?» or «she should go see the doctor too because she have problems!» I ending up going not knowing what to expect and thinking I’ll go confirm whatever was said from that family member and I’m done!!! OH, HELL 2 DA NO!!! To my surprise, I had so much hidden issues in my life that I didn’t even know it was there because I covered it up so well with laughter, humor and partying with friends, etc. that it was important for me to continue my sessions… That being said, it’s been about 4 months and I’m learning and observing that everyone (friends and family) needs counseling but finding a psychologist is the hardest thing to do. If you’re reading this review, you have found a psychologist and it’s Dr. Nicole! Question is why should I go or continue seeing Dr. Nicole? Well, I made a personal checklist what/​why I should NOT go or continue to see Dr. Nicole and maybe you feel the same?
1) I don’t trust anyone 100% (especially a complete stranger)!!!
2) I don’t feel 100% safe with a complete stranger!!!
3) I didn’t think I had a problem (or problems).
4) I don’t like talking about myself.
5) I am/​was embarrassed just thinking I need counseling.
6) I was totally in denial I had problems or I learn how to block it out of my life, so why go?
7) I felt continuous counseling was a great way for counseling companies to get money to stay in business and all they need to do is listen to their clients problems (aka) venting and they’ll get paid a lot for it.
8) Most of all, I hate and totally refuse to show my emotions (cry) in front of a complete stranger!!!
Does this sounds like you or somewhat? My 1^st session with Dr. Nicole, she already knew the initial problems with me and my family, so I thought I would go there and confirm everything whatever my family had told her that is going on with us and I would be done. To my surprise, Dr. Nicole knew the right question to ask me that NO ONE HAVE EVER ASKED ME IN MY LIFE… I totally lost it I was doing the #8 on my checklist that I fought my entire life not to do especially in front of a complete stranger!!! I learned that I had all this built up issues which I hid away in this tall thick Hawaiian wall, I built over time in my life to protect myself from everything and/​or everyone that I felt I will get hurt. Dr. Nicole was able to big that wall down but at my own pace. It took time because I didn’t fully trust her or feel safe with her (a complete stranger). The thing I like about Dr. Nicole, she will NOT pressure you to see her if you’re not ready. However, she will discourage you from running away or covering up your problems (hurt) with humor which I did a lot. Besides, the longer you take to trust and feel safe with her, the longer it will take for her to actually find out what is going on with you, so the sooner the better. If not, the longer it takes… more money from you but better for her, just saying, hehe! :-) Dr. Nicole is still a complete stranger to me because she knows more about me and my family life than I know about hers. That is how I know Dr. Nicole is AWESOME because the focus is on her clients NOT her!!! However, if you want to ask questions about her personal life, go for it… but people can/​do get attached to their psychologists. For me, before all my sessions I remind myself of my 3-B’s and they are: 1-​Boundary, 2-​Boyfriend, and 3-​Bye-​Bye. After reading this review and you made your appointment with Dr. Nicole Stoughton. GREAT JOB! BUT WAIT — you’re not done! NOW — you need to overcome your fear and drive to their building on the day of your appointment. NOT FINISH — you need all your courage to get out of your car and walk into the office and check-​in. BIGGEST PART — you need to relax your nerves to calm yourself down, so you can walk into Dr. Nicole’s office for your 1^st session instead making an excuse to say «you’re going to the restroom» and don’t return!!! What I have written is exactly what I was feeling and wanted to do but didn’t and totally glad I stayed to see Dr. Nicole! I hope this helps and your search for a psychologist ends here!