Therapist profile
Loraine (Lori) Sawyer, LPCC, LMHC
LPCC, LMHC - Parenting and trauma focused
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- CBT methods
- Trauma-focused work
- Motivational interviewing
About Loraine
Loraine (Lori) Sawyer is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in California and a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Hawaii with 15 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns. Lori also works with people facing addictions, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.
She draws on cognitive behavioral methods and trauma-focused approaches to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Lori also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when those fit the situation. Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented, with attention to what can change in daily life.
Lori has experience supporting parents of children with special needs and young adults who have experienced trauma. She also addresses attachment and adoption concerns, communication problems, autism and Asperger syndrome, and issues such as guilt, shame, isolation, and prejudice. This background informs how she plans work with individual clients.
In conversation she helps people name specific problems, set short-term goals, and practice skills between meetings. That may include strategies for anxiety, sleep routines, coping with mood swings, or handling difficult interactions at home. Expect clear, direct suggestions and chances to try small changes.
She is based in Hawaii and provides services in English. Lori emphasizes practical steps people can use right away, and she helps clients track progress over time.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, helps people spot thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and then practice new responses. It is often used for anxiety, mood issues, sleeping problems, and managing difficult reactions.Motivational interviewing focuses on a persons own reasons for change. It uses guided conversation to increase motivation and plan small steps toward goals like reducing substance use or improving routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lori will discuss options and collaborate with the client to choose strategies based on needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
The therapist's profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, shorten some check-ins, and reduce travel time. It also lets people continue progress when life is otherwise hectic, while the therapist and client focus on practical skills that transfer into daily family and home life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Hawaii, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques, trauma-focused approaches, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to set goals and try practical steps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults, parents, and young adults, including people who have experienced trauma.
What credentials and location are listed for her?
She holds LPCC and LMHC credentials: CA LPCC and HI LMHC, and she is based in Hawaii.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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