- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Loraine
Loraine (Lori) Sawyer is a licensed professional clinical counselor and a licensed mental health counselor in Hawaii with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and anger. Lori also supports those coping with ADHD, sleep problems, self-esteem concerns, and mood disorders.
Her sessions often focus on practical skills people can use right away. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and change behavior. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to shift habits. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows in on small, achievable next steps.
Lori has a background supporting parents of children with special needs and young adults who have experienced trauma. She approaches those topics by teaching concrete coping tools and communication strategies. She also addresses issues related to adoption and foster care, attachment, and autism spectrum differences.
People who work with Lori can expect direct skill-building around problem areas like anger, panic, obsessive behaviors, and substance use. She aims to help clients reduce reactivity and rebuild routines, sleeping patterns, or relationships where needed. Sessions balance short-term goals with strategies for longer-term mood and behavior changes.
Sessions are offered in English from Hawaii. The practice notes that session arrangements and costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Lori uses practical approaches in online sessions
Online work with Lori draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in ways that aim to change thinking patterns and strengthen motivation. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce reactivity and improve mood. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and find internal reasons to try different coping strategies.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Lori will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. Sessions typically mix skill teaching, short behavioral experiments, and step-by-step planning so clients can practice between meetings.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are available before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work breaks, reduce time spent traveling, or allow shorter check-ins when they need a brief conversation. Others prefer a longer appointment to work through patterns in depth. Discussing which option works best is part of the first scheduling steps.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Hawaii, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with temper flare-ups, building resentment, and living with someone elses anger, plus related stress and relationship strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to teach coping and communication techniques.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with anxiety, trauma, depression, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and practices in Hawaii.
Can I work with her if I dont live in the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.