West Maui Counseling Center

About two years ago, I wandered into West Maui Counseling Center looking for a professional to talk to and work through some personal troubles with. There, I found Dr. Kelly Harnick (at that time, Doty) who after our first session — made sure that I felt comfortable with her to continue our work together. At first I had some hesitation — being on a small island where people find out your business very easily — but Dr. Kelly explained her 100% commitment for confidentiality and by her approach, it was easy to see that. We continued to work together for 2+ years… and as odd as it is to say — I really enjoyed coming here. Not once, did I ever feel uncomfortable or judged by her. Not once did i feel like I was talking to a «therapist». Our sessions were seamless, and at times I felt as though I was talking to a good friend who had insightful questions and thoughtful suggestions.
Our work together remained confidential until this post — as Dr. Kelly helped me grow in so many ways — I had to review this office for anyone else who is struggling with finding the right place or person to talk to. This office is very warm, welcoming, and professional. Your business remains confidential, and with this office’s flexibility, it is very easy to schedule the right time for you. I have been to other offices on Maui — and this one far exceeds all expectations.
I have before and would again recommend this place to anyone in a heart beat.

I have been going to WMCC for quite a while now and they have been nothing short of amazing. You are seen by doctors that like their work and actually want to help people. The environment is very welcoming and you are made to feel like a guest in their home; you are even greeted with tea or coffee. The help and insight that I have gotten from Dr Harnick has helped me through many tough times, and I am so thankful that we have such great quality doctors on maui. Living on the westside, their location could not have been more perfect.

I started seeing Elliot, one of the counselors at West Maui Counseling Center. I was having a really hard time. I had just moved to Maui and in the process of our move our two dogs had to be quarantined. Quarantine is forced for all animals moving to the island because Hawaii has no rabies and they want to keep it that way. The dogs are quarantined for 4 months. Yes four months!!! One of our dogs died 9 days after we got here. It was the hardest thing that ever happened to me which is why I decided to see Elliot.
I had no insurance so every week I was paying cash $ 200 to see him. He decided that instead of taking medication to help me with the loss of my dog and my other dog still in quarantine for 3 more months that an emotional support animal would be a good idea.
He wrote me a note stating that an emotional support animal was necessary for me. It looked good and I thought everything was fine.
NOT THE CASE AT ALL!
All Elliot and this counseling center cares about is money and not there patients. He did not back up his Doctors note like he looked in my eyes, gave me his word and promised he would.
I rescued an emotional support animal from the SPCA like the note said I was aloud to do and now I am being fined, and kicked out of my apartment and all Elliot has to say is I’M SORRY.
He wont even call me back to help me.
DON’T GO HERE! They fake it like they care but they don’t at all. Its too bad because now I’m jaded to all doctors.
They either want to medicate you with some drug that you will no doubt become addicted to or they want to steal your money.
I feel like if i can save at least one other person out there whose like me from going to this place i have done a good thing.
good luck to all :)