Daysi Cortes Betts, MS, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counseling Professional in the State of Hawaii who received her Master’s of Science Degree from Walden University in 2021. She moved to Hawai’i in 2021 to complete her training hours towards licensure and is currently working on completing her studies to be a Registered Play Therapist. Daysi acknowledges that Life experiences can present numerous challenges that impact mental health, leading individuals to experience feelings of loss, emptiness, and a lack of emotional regulation. These symptoms can adversely affect various areas of daily functioning. Daysi emphasizes the importance of creating a safe, open, non-judgmental, and supportive therapeutic environment that fosters individuals’ discovery of their intrinsic strengths and promotes self-acceptance. Her approach aims to equip clients with essential coping mechanisms and skills vital for healing, addressing future challenges, and enhancing resilience. Daysi is committed to facilitating clients’ journeys toward wellness, self-acceptance, and recovery.

Daysi works with diverse clients of all ages experiencing various mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, and more. She also has a passion for working with children, teens, and parent relationships. Her passion for helping find wellness inspires her to stay informed and competent in treatment. As a therapist, Daysi hopes to provide guidance and help clients reconnect with their emotional wisdom by utilizing approaches that meet their unique needs. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Person-Centered, Mindful Meditation, and Child-Centered Play Therapy.