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Loraine (Lori) Sawyer, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Parenting issues Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

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.

I look forward to working with you!

Professional experience

15yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Parenting issues Depression

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, Forgiveness, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

HI LMHC 470

Reviews

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.

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