Elisabeth Kurashige Mather

Elisabeth Kurashige Mather is a seasoned professional in the fields of mental health counseling and dance education. Currently serving as a Mental Health Counselor at Chaminade University of Honolulu since September 2021, Elisabeth brings extensive experience from various roles, including Dance Teacher and Choreographer at Prisma Dance and The Movement Center, where engagement and creativity in dance are emphasized. Prior experience includes serving as a Primary Counselor at Poailani Inc., providing comprehensive addiction care, and a Mental Health Counseling Intern at The Queen's Medical Center, where Elisabeth facilitated therapy groups and conducted psychosocial assessments. Elisabeth holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University of Honolulu and a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Dance from Belhaven University, complemented by a minor in Psychology.