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Loraine (Lori) Sawyer

Loraine (Lori) Sawyer

LPCC, LMHC

Hawaii

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPCC, LMHC
License
LMHC, Hawaii / 470; LPCC, California / 17146
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Hawaii

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    • Strengths based
    • Trauma informed
    • Goal oriented

    About Loraine

    Loraine (Lori) Sawyer is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, and addiction-related concerns. She makes space for parents coping with the demands of raising children, and for young adults recovering from trauma who want practical skills to move forward. Lori brings a calm, compassionate manner to sessions and encourages small realistic steps toward change.

    With 15 years of practice, Lori uses clear, goal-focused techniques to help people manage symptoms and daily challenges. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and build different habits. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change, and Solution-Focused Therapy supports short-term goal setting and quick wins.

    Her work is informed by trauma-focused methods that emphasize safety and pacing. Lori pays attention to strengths and what a person already does well, then builds on those assets. She has experience with adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, and a range of mood and anxiety disorders.

    Sessions are conducted in English from Hawaii and shaped around each person's goals. Lori aims to help people find clearer direction, reduce overwhelm, and practice skills that fit daily life. If someone wants a practical, steady therapist who listens and suggests doable steps, Lori can be a good match.

    To begin, prospective clients follow the site's intake steps to match and schedule a first meeting. Lori uses a collaborative style that balances active problem solving with empathic support.

  2. How Lori Uses Motivational Interviewing and CBT Online

    Lori often draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change and build motivation one step at a time. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping someone find their own reasons to try something different. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to develop practical skills for mood and anxiety management, like testing assumptions and practicing new behaviors.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lori will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adjusts pacing and techniques based on progress and client feedback, so the plan evolves rather than being fixed from the start.

    The practical benefit of online therapy is often convenience and easier scheduling that fits into busy days. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current options before booking to know how sessions will be held. Online meetings can make it simpler to attend from different locations, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so skill practice fits into routine life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Hawaii, California

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Lori commonly address?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, addictions, and relationship issues. Additional focuses include ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, sleeping problems, and trauma-related issues.

    What is Lori's therapeutic style like?

    Her approach is practical and collaborative. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques to set goals and build everyday skills.

    What kind of experience does she bring?

    She has 15 years of clinical experience working with people facing trauma, young adult issues, parenting stress, and a wide range of mood and anxiety concerns.

    What credentials and location are listed for Lori?

    She holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and works from Hawaii. The credentials listed are CA LPCC and HI LMHC as provided.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the U.S. work with Lori?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does billing and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin a session with Lori?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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