- CBT informed
- Strengths focused
- Trauma aware
About Loraine
Loraine (Lori) Sawyer is a licensed counselor who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship strain. She works with parents, young adults, and others coping with trauma, grief, and life changes. Lori writes simply and directly in sessions so people know what to expect from the first meeting.
She uses clear, practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral methods. Lori focuses on strengths and small, doable steps that fit into everyday life. Sessions emphasize learning skills, trying them between meetings, and checking what helps most.
Lori has 15 years of experience and practices in Hawaii. She has focused experience supporting parents of children with special needs and young adults who have histories of trauma. That background informs how she approaches goal setting, pacing, and skill-building in session.
Her style is empathic and straightforward. She aims to make space for hard feelings while helping people find concrete ways to manage symptoms like low mood, worry, sleep problems, and anger. She also addresses concerns such as addiction, ADHD, and self-esteem.
When you start, Lori will listen to your immediate needs and priorities. Together you will choose practical techniques and set short-term goals. Her approach combines trauma-aware care with motivational conversation and solution-focused planning to help clients move toward everyday functioning and relief.
She uses clear, practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral methods. Lori focuses on strengths and small, doable steps that fit into everyday life. Sessions emphasize learning skills, trying them between meetings, and checking what helps most.
Lori has 15 years of experience and practices in Hawaii. She has focused experience supporting parents of children with special needs and young adults who have histories of trauma. That background informs how she approaches goal setting, pacing, and skill-building in session.
Her style is empathic and straightforward. She aims to make space for hard feelings while helping people find concrete ways to manage symptoms like low mood, worry, sleep problems, and anger. She also addresses concerns such as addiction, ADHD, and self-esteem.
When you start, Lori will listen to your immediate needs and priorities. Together you will choose practical techniques and set short-term goals. Her approach combines trauma-aware care with motivational conversation and solution-focused planning to help clients move toward everyday functioning and relief.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.