- CBT based work
- Trauma informed care
- Strengths focused
About Loraine
Loraine (Lori) Sawyer welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, panic attacks, and life changes. She writes in a calm, direct way and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Lori is a licensed professional counselor and a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of experience, and she practices in Hawaii.
Lori draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice patterns that feed anxiety and shift them. She also uses trauma-focused methods when past events are getting in the way of day-to-day functioning. Sessions emphasize small, doable changes that build up over time rather than big, sudden shifts.
Her work often centers on parenting concerns, supporting young adults who have experienced trauma, and helping people manage sleep, mood, and compulsive behaviors. Lori pays attention to strengths and values, and she helps people build routines and skills they can use between sessions.
She aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through painful memories and current stressors. Lori listens for what a person already does well and uses those strengths to plan next steps.
To begin, she asks about immediate concerns and what matters most to the client. From there she and the client set clear, measurable goals and track progress in simple ways.
How Lori Uses Practical Approaches Online
Lori commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused therapy in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and try small experiments to change them; it is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood challenges. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on how past events affect current feelings and reactions, and it helps people develop strategies to process difficult memories and reduce their daily impact. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lori works with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She treats this as a collaborative plan that can be adjusted as progress is made. If you prefer online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The practical benefits many people notice include fitting sessions into a busy day, avoiding travel time, and choosing formats that match energy and focus - for example, options that do not require being on video can be easier when someone prefers a shorter check-in or has limited bandwidth. Discussing what will work best is part of the first conversations so sessions can fit into everyday life without adding strain.Areas of expertise
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Hawaii, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lori help with?
She helps with anxiety, panic attacks, stress, depression, trauma, parenting strain, sleep problems, mood issues, addictions, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Lori uses cognitive behavioral ideas alongside trauma-focused methods and motivational techniques. Sessions focus on practical skills, small goals, and building on strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with a range of issues including trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, and young adult concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and practices in Hawaii.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lori?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.