I am a therapist licensed in Hawai'i with over 10 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of challenges including depression, PTSD, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting challenges. I have specialized experience supporting parents of children with special needs. I also have extensive experience working with young adults who have experienced trauma and want to learn new skills that can help them to thrive.
I utilize a cognitive behavioral approach and have a comprehensive understanding of trauma informed care which means I strive to be empathetic , kind, and compassionate. I am a proponent of positive psychology and focus on using strengths to support change.
It takes courage to ask for help and my goal is to support and empower you.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Loraine (Lori) Sawyer. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
It is really hard to find a good therapist. Someone who listens compassionately yet asks the perfect questions that gently encourage you to go deeper. Lori is that person! I feel so safe, seen, heard, and held by her presence. I feel like I am able to gain greater clarity of my goals, who I am and where I want to go. I am very grateful for Lori!
Written on Nov 04, 2025 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She’s amazing and I’m so thankful I found her!
Written on Jul 23, 2025 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Lori is great! I always feel better after a session and my anxiety lessens.
Written on May 24, 2025 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Lori is a wonderful therapist who is compassionate and supportive. Lori is great at what she does. I am a better person because of our therapeutic relationship. I feel lucky to have found her!
Written on Sep 13, 2024 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I've come a long way from where I started with Lori. She's patient and has a keen sense of when to ask the right question that make me think differently, and I appreciate it.
Written on Jul 17, 2024 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Lori is wonderful, I feel safe speaking about any subject with her and believe in her ability to help process things. She also provides tools to move forward.
Written on May 31, 2024 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
She’s a wonderful, caring, compassionate and delightful women/therapist. She brings a comforting and warm energy to each session and helps you really learn a lot about yourself!! I would highly recommend having her as a therapist because she’s truly so helpful.
Written on May 15, 2024 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Lori is very attentive and asks great questions. I've worked with a few different therapist, but Lori actually listens and tries to understand instead of just assuming she knows what I'm going through. I appreciate her compassion and helpful ways of looking at things.
Written on Mar 29, 2024 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Lori is thoughtful, insightful, empathetic, and grounding. Working with her has been a great experience.
Written on Jan 10, 2024 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Lori is a WONDERFUL listener and a great support. She's done a lot to help me navigate through obstacles, and continues to support me through difficult times. I look forward to our sessions every week.
Written on Oct 03, 2023 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Loraine is so very helpful. She was kind and understanding. Made me feel comfortable from the first session.
Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Lori is thoughtful responsive and amazing.
Written on Aug 10, 2023 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 6 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Lori is fantastic. I felt truly listened to and feel like I have resolved a lot of concerns over the last year.
Lori offered me insight and advice to issues I didn't see a resolution to and worked with me through all sorts of life events.
She treated me with such kindness and care and I would highly recommend her to everyone.
Written on Aug 09, 2023 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Lori is great at helping me problem solve and unpack my thoughts and feelings. She provides a safe place for me to talk about my experiences.
Written on Jul 26, 2023 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and anger management
I think Lori is a great listener
She also offers many good insight into my issues I look forward to working with her
Written on Apr 12, 2023 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
She is the best!
Written on Mar 05, 2023 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Lori is a wonderful therapist. She encourages me to look at the things I could improve, the things I do well, and to look at problems from angles I wouldn't have thought of. Lori has been helping me navigate some turbulent changes and I am truly grateful for her skill, experience, compassion, and grace. Lori is brilliant.
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Lori is a wonderful therapist. She is always on time for our sessions. She is super respectful. She is an amazing listener. She understands me and helps me see things from a more positive perspective. She is helping me work through my traumas and heal. I am blessed to have her in my life. Highly recommend.
Written on Dec 21, 2022 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Lori is such a fabulous listener. Genuinely caring and compassionate.
Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and career difficulties
Lori was great a listener and provided empathy and patience. Would recommend!
Written on Nov 13, 2022 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
I found myself at an overwhelming crossroad. I needed a safe place to unload my thoughts, emotions and seek guidance. Lori has been so patient, easy to talk with, and really helped me view my situation from different perspectives. I felt comfortable talking with Lori and she really helped me process my situation in little steps. I am really glad I reached out.
Written on Sep 22, 2022 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Lori has been a huge help to me. I wasn't sure if this whole virual therapy would be beneficial for me but Lori has made it so easy. I've never been able to connect with any other therapist in the way I do with Lori and I've been in therapy for over 15 years.
Written on Sep 09, 2022 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and bipolar disorder
Such a great listener and always has good ideas to help improve myself
Written on Aug 05, 2022 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Lori is amazing! She is so thoughtful, non judgmental, and caring. I don’t feel embarrassed telling her my issues and she is very kind and compassionate. She doesn’t make me feel silly. She’s the first therapist who I’ve really loved!!
Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Amazing therapist who stays very involved and asks a lot of prompts to keep the conversation going and active
Written on Jun 04, 2022 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Totally recommend Lori, she listens compassionately and empathically. Also gives options to help with what you’re going through and helps you to understand what you might be feeling, in case you’d have no clue.
Written on Jun 02, 2022 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, coaching, and adhd
Lori is wonderful. She takes the stress out of therapy by setting the stage for a safe and comfortable space to work through things together.
Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Lori is professional, kind, extremely understanding and caring. She's not only a great listener, she also has the super power to help you build confidence, stay calm and strong, and be happy.
Written on May 19, 2022 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Absolut help! Really happy I got matched with her, don't think there is a better therapist for my needs. My Anxiety and Panic attacks got so much better. Overall my Life is going in a better direction with her help. I can enjoy life much more.
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Lori has been a great therapist. I like that she is active in the participation and prompts me on what I can work on for the next week, and also checks in on what worked and what needs more attention. I highly recommend her!
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I had so far a very positive experience working with Loraine.
Written on Mar 26, 2022 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
Ma'am Lori is an amazing therapist. She helps me in trying to understand myself better and better myself into dealing with stresses and how to act upon them.
Written on Mar 10, 2022 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I felt Loraine support from day one , even tho I was talking to a stranger I felt comfortable . She was very understanding I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks and she has helped me a lot
Written on Mar 05, 2022 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
Lori is an amazing listener who helped me to talk through and find solutions for the problems and doubts I was having in all aspects of my life. She is great at what she does and anyone would benefit greatly from her expertise .
Written on Feb 19, 2022 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 5 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Lori is a great professional, she helps me get through my issues and make the right next steps
Written on Feb 13, 2022 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
So far great!
Written on Feb 12, 2022 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Lori, you gave me a safe space.
Written on Feb 08, 2022 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Lori has helped me through my toughest time. She is so calm and welcoming and looks into my story holistically. Thank you for your help!
Written on Jan 20, 2022 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Lori is so great, helpful, and responsive. I know I can count on her. 10/10 recommend.
Written on Jan 04, 2022 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Lori is very supportive and understanding. She is very responsive and makes me feel comfortable to reach out.
Written on Nov 15, 2021 after therapy with Loraine (Lori) for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
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