Sunflower Institute for Therapy & Life Coaching | Dr. Tamaru N. Phillips, LMFT
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Now accepting Hawaii clients

Therapy rooted in safety,
grounded in who you are

Licensed in Hawaii. Telehealth available statewide. Now forming a waitlist for new clients on Oʻahu and beyond.

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About this practice

You don't have to shrink yourself to fit into healing

This is a space where your full story is welcome — your history, your culture, your family, your becoming. Dr. Phillips brings over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families navigating the things that don't have easy answers.

Whether you're working through life transitions, relationship patterns, grief, or the quiet weight of not quite feeling like yourself — this is a place to do that work with someone who has sat with complexity before.


Areas of focus

What we can work on together

Relationships & attachment
Patterns in love, family, and connection — how the past shapes the present
Life transitions
Relocation, career shifts, identity changes, and reinvention at any age
Family & parenting
Adoptive families, co-parenting, foster care, and intergenerational healing
Anxiety & stress
Nervous system regulation, burnout, perfectionism, and the weight of carrying too much
Cultural identity
Navigating belonging, diaspora, heritage, and who you are across different worlds
Grief & loss
Processing what has ended — relationships, dreams, people, versions of yourself

Your therapist

Dr. Tamaru N. Phillips, PhD, LMFT

Dr. Phillips is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in both Florida and Hawaii, with a doctorate from Nova Southeastern University and over two decades working in behavioral health, child welfare, and family systems.

Her approach is attachment-informed, culturally grounded, and honest. She doesn't do neutral when something needs to be named — and she brings the same steadiness to your hardest moments that she asks her clients to build for themselves.

Licensed in Hawaii (LMFT) AAMFT Clinical Fellow Certified Telehealth Practitioner Child Welfare Specialist PhD, Nova Southeastern University

Ready to begin

Join the waitlist for Hawaii telehealth

Spots are limited. Submit a client request through the secure portal and Dr. Phillips will follow up to schedule a consultation.

Request an appointment Secure client portal · SimplePractice · Telehealth available statewide

Dr. Tamaru N. Phillips, PhD, LMFT  ·  Licensed in Hawaii & Florida

sunflower-institute.com  ·  [email protected]  ·  (954) 665-4855

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a therapeutic relationship.

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Hours

Mon-Sat: 9am - 8pm

Telephone

954-665-4855

Email

[email protected]
          Social Media Disclaimer
I hope the content shared on my social media accounts are valuable and meaningful, but it is not a substitute for therapy. All posts are intended for educational, marketing, and entertainment purposes only. Please refrain from seeking advice or assistance through social media, as none will be provided. Additionally, for your privacy, avoid sharing personal information on these platforms. I deeply value the confidentiality of my clients, and to maintain this, I do not follow or add past or current clients on social media. While you’re welcome to follow me, protecting your confidentiality remains a top priority. -Dr.Tamaru
  • About Us
  • Our Team
  • Our Services
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Hawaii Clients
  • Blog
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Connect with Us
  • Reviews
  • Wellness Tools

Dr. Tamaru N. Phillips, PhD, LMFT-QS

Licensed in Hawaii & Florida  ·  AAMFT Clinical Fellow  ·  Certified Telehealth Practitioner

sunflower-institute.com [email protected] (954) 665-4855 Request an appointment @i.am.dr.tamaru

This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a therapeutic relationship. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call or text 988 or go to your nearest emergency room.