- Sleep and rest focus
- Solution-oriented work
- Strengths-based approach
About Loraine
Loraine (Lori) Sawyer is a licensed counselor who helps people dealing with stress, sleep problems, anxiety, and life changes. She is based in Hawaii and brings 15 years of experience to sessions. Lori aims to create a calm, straightforward space for parents and adults who are feeling overwhelmed.
She uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and to build routines that support better sleep and mood. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters most and take realistic next steps. Sessions focus on short-term goals and small changes that fit into everyday life.
Lori has worked with people affected by trauma, parenting challenges, adoption and foster care concerns, and young adult issues. She offers talk-based therapy that centers on strengths and on developing skills for coping with anxiety, panic, and mood shifts. Her approach emphasizes empathy and steady support rather than quick fixes.
Many clients look for help with sleeping and rest; Lori can work on sleep-related habits, nighttime routines, and strategies to reduce sleep-disrupting worry. She also addresses related concerns like anger, addiction, and social anxiety when they affect rest and daily functioning.
Getting started involves a simple intake and a shared plan for therapy goals. Lori encourages practical steps people can try between sessions and adjusts the pace to match each person’s needs and energy.
How Lori Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Lori commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to change patterns that interfere with sleep, mood, or daily functioning. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on helping people process difficult experiences and learn coping strategies that reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lori will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and what feels doable. Together they decide which tools to try first and adjust the plan over time based on progress and preference.
If you plan to try online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a brief update is needed. It can also allow people to practice new sleep routines and coping strategies in their regular environment while still getting therapist guidance.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Hawaii, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Lori help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, trauma and parenting concerns. She also supports issues like ADHD, addictions, and relationship strain.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and empathetic. She uses short-term goal work, skill building, and patient guidance to help people make steady changes.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults, parents, and young adults who have experienced trauma and other challenges.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and practices in Hawaii.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I book sessions from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.