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Kori Kuaana

Kori Kuaana, LMHC

Therapist in Hawaii

Compassionate, practical support for rebuilding confidence

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20 years of experience listed

LMHC professional credentials

English languages

  • Trauma informed care
  • Grief and loss
  • Self esteem focus

About Kori

Kori Kuaana is a licensed mental health counselor with 20 years of professional experience in Hawaii. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth help for people facing trauma, grief, low self-esteem, work struggles, and major life changes. She writes short, clear treatment plans and talks in plain language so people understand next steps.

Her style is respectful and compassionate. She adapts sessions to each person’s needs and keeps conversations focused on real problems and small, doable changes. Kori aims to help people rebuild confidence, manage strong emotions, and find direction when life feels uncertain.

Kori has worked across a range of concerns, including caregiving stress, chronic illness, attachment issues, and mood or panic symptoms. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and practice new skills. That background helps her support people through loss, trauma, or big transitions.

Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. Kori helps clients set clear steps for improving daily functioning, relationships, or work goals. She pays attention to what matters most to each person and adjusts the pace as needed.

She offers therapy in English and practices in Hawaii. To begin, someone completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a session according to available times. Kori recognizes how brave it is to seek help and aims to make the first steps straightforward and manageable.

How evidence-based methods fit into online therapy

Many clients respond well to structured, evidence-based techniques that teach practical skills. One common approach focuses on building emotional awareness and coping strategies to manage panic, mood swings, and strong reactions after trauma. It uses short exercises and clear steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Another helpful method emphasizes rebuilding self-esteem and confidence through goal setting, behavioral experiments, and steady practice. This approach breaks larger goals into small tasks and tracks progress over time, which can ease feelings of shame or low motivation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they’ll try techniques, adjust the plan, and choose methods that feel manageable and relevant to the person’s life.

If you’re considering online sessions, confirm the exact formats available before booking. When formats are not specified you should check current options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills in real-time between appointments while staying connected with a licensed professional.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Hawaii

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

Common topics include trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career struggles, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, mood and panic-related difficulties.

What is the therapeutic style like?

The approach is respectful and practical, with clear, collaborative planning. Sessions focus on doable steps to improve confidence, emotions, and daily functioning.

How much experience does this clinician have?

The therapist has 20 years of professional work experience in mental health practice in Hawaii.

What credentials and location are listed?

The clinician is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Hawaii.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country book sessions?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I get started with therapy?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

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