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Dr. Doreen Fukushima, founder and psychiatrist of Ho’ola Pono, LLC, is highly regarded in the mental health care industry for her extensive expertise in treating adults with mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Since 2019, she has served at the helm of Ho’ola Pono, LLC, providing specialized treatment plans for adult patients. Soon, her practice is expanding to include adolescents in her clientele following a new FDA-approved treatment for depression in individuals ages 15 to 17. Notably, she is proud of establishing her own medical practice, particularly amid challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, Dr. Fukushima was a locum tenens psychiatrist working in multiple states and also served as a qualified medical evaluator for the California Division of Workers’ Compensation Medical Unit, where she assessed complex psychiatric cases in the workers’ compensation system. First earning a Doctor of Medicine from the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii, she subsequently completed a residency at the University of Hawaii Psychiatry Residency Program in 2010. Equipped with a steadfast goal to reduce the stigma associated with mental health conditions, Dr. Fukushima aims to cultivate a greater understanding and acceptance of mental health issues in society. She was named a Top Psychiatrist in Hawaii in 2024.