Paul D. Kai Swigart, PhD, MFT, CEAP, SAP

180 Kinoole Street, Suite 202
Hilo, HI 96720

Phone: (877) 368-6000
Email: Click here to email me
Website: www.talkdoctors.com
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Practice Description
TalkDoctors was founded by Dr. Paul David Kai'makani'mele Swigart, also known as Dr. Kai. Dr. Kai is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Hawaii, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California, a Certified Employee Assistance Professional, and a Substance Abuse Professional in accordance with Department of Transportaion and Safety Guidelines (49 CFR Part 40). He has been a licensed therapist since 1988. Dr. Kai is also a trained mediator and substance-abuse interventionist. In 2005, he was ordained as a non-denominational minister.
Dr. Kai has a Ph.D. in psychology from United States International University, an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and a B.S. in Psychology from Illinois State University.
Dr.Kai is a member of a variety of professional associations. He is a clinical member of American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, American Association of Christian Counselors, Employee Assistance Professionals Association, and the American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders. He has served on governing boards, including functioning as president of the San Diego county chapter of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association for two terms.
Dr. Kai has also functioned as a fully credentialled psychologist for the U.S. Air Force, credentialled through the Department of Defense; and has worked on Johnston Atoll, a remote Pacific island, providing the full range of psychological services to military and non-military personnel. He provided services ranging from critical incident stress management of shark attacks to island fever while serving in this unique role.
Dr. Kai also provided faith-based critical incident stress management, trauma recovery services, and community support for the 31 October 2003 shark attack in Hawaii, where he lived at this time.
Office Information
Toll Free: 877-368-6000
E-Mail: Dr.Kai@TalkDoctors.com
Website: www.talkdoctors.com
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 A.M.-8 P.M HST.
Appointments available in Hilo and Keaau.
Gender: Male

Education
Ph.D., United States International University, Psychology, 1991
M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Counseling Psychology, 1984
B.S., Illinois State University, Psychology, 1981
License/Certification in Marriage and Family Therapy *
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, California - License # MFC24240
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, Hawaii - License # MFT 161
Other Licenses/Certifications *
Certified Addictions Specialist through the American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders.

Certified Employee Assistance Professional, through the Employee Assistance Professionals Association.

Dr. Kai has been a licensed therapist since 1988.
Voluntary Certifications/Awards/Memberships/Publications
See my website, www.talkdoctors.com
Languages spoken other than English
Music and Animal.
Health Plan Participation
AlohaCare, Cigna Behavioral Health, United Behavioral Health, Ceridian

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