- Strengths focused
- Trauma informed
- Practical tools
About Loraine
Loraine (Lori) Sawyer is a licensed therapist based in Hawaii who helps people facing stress, anxiety, self esteem struggles, depression, and relationship or parenting challenges. She speaks plainly and aims to make sessions feel manageable for people who are worried or overwhelmed. Lori draws on 15 years of experience to support practical change and clearer day-to-day coping.
Her approach leans on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and build different habits. She also uses trauma-focused ideas to help people recover from past harm, and motivational interviewing to explore what clients really want to change. Lori emphasizes strengths and small steps that fit into a busy life.
She has particular experience with parents of children who have special needs and with young adults who have experienced trauma. Lori works with concerns such as addictions, sleeping problems, anger, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and social anxiety. She also supports people dealing with grief, shame, and isolation.
In a typical session she listens, helps name the problem, and suggests simple, practical tools to try between meetings. The work is collaborative so clients set goals and pace. Lori aims to help people build skills that last beyond therapy.
Lori holds the LPCC and the LMHC credential designations and brings a calm, compassionate style to sessions. She encourages anyone feeling stuck to take a first step and consider whether this approach fits their needs.
Her approach leans on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and build different habits. She also uses trauma-focused ideas to help people recover from past harm, and motivational interviewing to explore what clients really want to change. Lori emphasizes strengths and small steps that fit into a busy life.
She has particular experience with parents of children who have special needs and with young adults who have experienced trauma. Lori works with concerns such as addictions, sleeping problems, anger, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and social anxiety. She also supports people dealing with grief, shame, and isolation.
In a typical session she listens, helps name the problem, and suggests simple, practical tools to try between meetings. The work is collaborative so clients set goals and pace. Lori aims to help people build skills that last beyond therapy.
Lori holds the LPCC and the LMHC credential designations and brings a calm, compassionate style to sessions. She encourages anyone feeling stuck to take a first step and consider whether this approach fits their needs.