Aaron Collins, LMFT, LLC

03/07/2026

“Have you ever heard someone say that men are easy to understand? Well… they were wrong.”
– Seth Moran

Understanding the men in our lives isn’t always simple. Whether you’re trying to connect better with your husband, son, or partner, having the right support can make a big difference.

Seth Moran is a Pre-Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Pre-Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing under the supervision of Aaron Collins, LMFT, Clinical Director at Akua Family Therapy.

Seth enjoys working with:
• Husbands and fathers
• Teen boys and young men
• Couples navigating communication challenges
• Families wanting stronger connection and understanding

If you’re looking for support to better understand your husband, son, or relationship, we would love to help.

📞 Call or Text: 808-646-3150
🌐 Learn more: www.akuafamilytherapy.net
➡️ Click the “Get Started” tab at the top of the website to complete our inquiry form and see if we may be a good fit for you.

📍 Akua Family Therapy – Kurtistown, Hawaiʻi
💬 Affordable out-of-pocket rates available

Start the conversation today.

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03/02/2026

✨ BOUNDARIES BOOK GIVEAWAY — WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT! ✨

Mahalo to everyone who participated in our Boundaries giveaway! We loved seeing the interest in growing healthier relationships, clearer communication, and stronger emotional well-being.

Out of the seven amazing participants, we randomly selected one winner — and we’re excited to congratulate 🎉 🎉

Please send us a DM to arrange pickup or delivery of your copy!

At Akua Family Therapy, we believe learning healthy boundaries is one of the most powerful steps toward stronger families, healthier relationships, and personal growth. Even if you didn’t win this time, we hope this encourages you to keep investing in your emotional and relational health.

Stay tuned — we’ll be doing more community giveaways and resources soon!

Aloha,
Akua Family Therapy 🤍






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02/13/2026

02/13/2026

We’re not roommates. We’re Valentines. ❤️ I wanted to create this reel as a gentle reminder to keep your relationships intentional every day, not just on Valentines Day and special occasions.

Valentine’s Day isn’t meant to be the only day couples are intentional—it’s meant to remind us of what matters every day.

Strong relationships are built through steady commitment, intentional affection, and choosing time together even when life is busy. Love isn’t sustained by one night a year—it’s nurtured in the small, consistent moments that say “you still matter to me.”

If Valentine’s is only about buying roses and candy so you can have s*x with your spouse, you’ve missed the point.
Let s*x be a bonus, not the goal.
Let the goal be a relationship that doesn’t feel like roommates—unless you both genuinely enjoy that arrangement.

Every day can be an opportunity to be Valentines.
Every day can be an opportunity to turn toward one another.

And if your relationship has started to feel more functional than connected, that doesn’t mean love is gone—it may just need attention, intention, and support.

Looking for relationship help?

Check out our website and blog posts for tips on relationships and mental health:

👉 From Roommates to Valentines: How a Local Hawaiʻi Marriage Found Its Way Back to Love

🔗 Link: https://www.akuafamilytherapy.net/from-roommates-to-valentines

Want to schedule an appointment?
Fill out a contact form here:
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02/13/2026

I’m giving away 2 copies of the book Boundaries by Henry Cloud & John Townsend. 📘

February is widely recognized as Healthy Relationships Month — a time to reflect on building strong, respectful, and safe relationships with partners, family, and friends (not just celebrating Valentine’s Day).

One of the most common issues I see in relationships is unclear boundaries:
• Over-functioning
• Resentment
• Guilt when saying no
• Emotional exhaustion

Boundaries is written by Christian authors and integrates biblical principles with psychological insight. If you appreciate faith-informed relationship wisdom, this book can be a powerful resource.

Healthy love requires healthy limits.

🎉 HOW TO ENTER
1️⃣ Comment below
2️⃣ Tag ONE friend who you think could benefit
3️⃣ Optional: Share your experience practicing boundaries

Two winners will be chosen at random — the commenter and the tagged friend are both entered.

Let’s make February about more than roses and candy.
Let’s build relationships rooted in clarity, responsibility, and respect.

👉 Check out our full book review at the link below to learn more about why this resource can strengthen your relationships.
https://www.akuafamilytherapy.net/resources/boundaries

02/04/2026

From Roommates to Valentines: How a Local Hawaiʻi Marriage Found Its Way Back to Love

They didn’t come in saying their relationship was broken.

They said, “We love each other… but it feels like we’re just roommates now.”

Like many couples in Hawaiʻi, their life looked good from the outside—work, routines, shared responsibilities, a beautiful place to live. But emotionally, something had grown quiet. Conversations revolved around schedules and logistics. Affection felt distant. The warmth that once defined their relationship had slowly faded.

When Love Starts to Feel Like Roommates
This shift rarely happens overnight. Love doesn’t suddenly disappear—it slowly gets crowded out by stress, fatigue, and survival mode. Many couples find themselves functioning well as a team, but disconnected as partners.

Being “roommates” isn’t a sign of failure. It’s often a sign that the relationship hasn’t had space to process what life has brought into it.

To read more, see our full blog post here:

From Roommates to Valentines: How a Local Hawaiʻi Marriage Found Its Way Back to Love They didn’t come in saying their relationship was broken. They said, “We love each other… but it feels like we’re just roommates now.” Like many couples in Hawaiʻi, their life looked good from the outsi...

02/02/2026

Aloha, this is Aaron Collins, LMFT with Akua Family Therapy. I hope this message finds you and your family well. I wanted to share that our practice has expanded, and we now have three additional therapists working under my supervision. If you—or someone you know—are seeking therapy with a team connected to a name you already trust, we invite you to visit our website to meet our growing therapy team.

We currently have openings for minors using HMSA and for adults and couples who are able to pay out of pocket. Wishing you continued health and blessings.

Welcome to Akua Family Therapy Christian Faith-Based & Trauma-Informed Counseling in Hawaii At Akua Family Therapy, we offer compassionate, professional mental health services rooted in clinical excellence and Christian values. Established in 2018 and located in Kurtistown on the Big Island of

01/23/2026

Shame isolates. Grace restores.

Shame tells us “something is wrong with you.”
Grace gently reminds us, “something painful happened to you.”

Healing doesn’t begin with fixing who you are —
it begins with understanding what you’ve been through.

At Akua Family Therapy, we believe your symptoms make sense.
Your reactions tell a story.
And with safety, compassion, and support — that story can heal.

You are human.
And healing is possible.

01/20/2026

At Akua Family Therapy, we value referring out just as much as the opportunity of being referred to.

Our priority is always finding the right fit for each client or prospective client — even when that means connecting them with another trusted therapist in our community.

Sometimes this is because our waiting list would create too long of a delay.
Sometimes it’s to avoid dual relationships or ethical concerns.
And sometimes it’s simply because a client would be best served by a therapist with a specific specialty.

Healing matters more than holding space.
And ethical care always comes first. 🤍

12/19/2025

Santa stopped by early this year! 🎅🏽🎁
It looks like Akua Family Therapy therapists landed on Santa’s Nice List.

Hope you landed on the Nice List too 😉
If not, there’s still time to repent, ask for forgiveness, and be a blessing in these last few days before Christmas ❤️

👉 www.AkuaFamilyTherapy.net

12/18/2025

Grateful hearts this season 🤍🍪
We spent the day around Hilo delivering holiday cookies to some of the doctors who regularly refer to Akua Family Therapy.

We’re deeply thankful for the trust, collaboration, and care within our professional network. It truly takes a village to support our community’s mental health.

Mahalo for being part of the journey 🌺

















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