Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - MFT Clinic at Chaminade University

  • The first/intake session is $20. After that, session fees are set on a sliding scale based on ability to pay. Fees will be determined at the first session.

  • Yes. Wait times vary depending on demand and therapist availability. On average, most new clients can expect an initial appointment within 1–3 weeks.

  • Therapy is provided by advanced clinical graduate student interns in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Chaminade University. All sessions are closely supervised by licensed faculty supervisors to ensure high-quality care.

  • Intake sessions are generally 90 minutes. All following sessions are typically 50 minutes and scheduled weekly, unless otherwise discussed with your therapist.

  • Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice to avoid being charged your regular session fee. Missed or late cancellations may impact your progress in therapy.

  • Yes. As a training clinic, all sessions are recorded for supervision and the constant improvement of the care provided. Recordings are reviewed only by clinic therapists and licensed supervisors (everyone is bound by the highest standards of ethics and professionalism requiring the protection of your privacy and confidentiality). Recordings are deleted after use. Recordings are not part of your permanent record.

  • No. The MFT Clinic is not a crisis center. If you are in crisis, please call 911 or 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or go to the nearest emergency room.

Directions to the MFT Clinic

From Waiʻalae Avenue:

  • If traveling east toward Kaimukī and Kahala, turn left into the main entrance of Chaminade University.

  • If traveling west toward downtown Honolulu, turn right into the main entrance.

Campus roads follow a one way loop. Please follow the directional arrows on the map:

  • Eiben Hall, where the MFT Clinic is located, is circled for easy reference.

  • Orange arrows show the route to Eiben Hall.

  • Red arrows show the route to exit the campus.

Turn into the parking lot marked “P.” Street parking is also available around the building.

From the parking area, follow the posted signs for the MFT Clinic. Walk up the outdoor staircase near the building entrance. The clinic door will be on your left.

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If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911 or 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) immediately.

The MFT Clinic is not a crisis center and does not provide emergency services.