FindADHDTherapists

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

LPCC, LMHC

Loraine (Lori) Sawyer, LPCC, LMHC

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationHawaii
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing
View booking options

Check the available next steps for working with Loraine online.

About Loraine

Loraine (Lori) Sawyer is a Hawaii-based licensed clinician who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

With 15 years of clinical experience and credentials as an LPCC and LMHC, she draws on practical, skill-focused methods to help clients find clearer paths through difficult circumstances. Lori emphasizes compassion and strengths-based work while teaching concrete tools that clients can use day to day.

Her practice blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with trauma-informed perspectives and motivational strategies to address problems such as parenting stress, relationship difficulties, sleep disruption, mood disorders, and substance concerns. She has additional experience with adoption and foster care, attachment and autism-related issues, obsessive and panic symptoms, and struggles around identity and social stressors.

Clients may appreciate her calm, empathetic manner and focus on actionable steps that support coping and resilience. Lori offers sessions in English and serves people in Hawaii.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process where goals and techniques are tailored to each individual’s needs, helping them develop new habits and greater emotional balance over time.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more effective strategies. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and mood regulation by teaching practical skills that clients can apply between sessions.

Motivational Interviewing helps people explore ambivalence and find internal motivation for change. This approach can be useful for addressing addictions, lifestyle shifts, and readiness to try new coping strategies by fostering collaboration and personal agency.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work and will be explored together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past to tailor methods and pace in a collaborative way rather than imposing a single technique.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offers flexibility for fitting sessions into busy lives and for accessing care from different locations within Hawaii. These formats make it easier to practice skills between appointments and to maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Lori help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and parenting challenges, addictions, sleeping problems, anger, and self-esteem struggles.
What is Lori's general therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, combining cognitive behavioral techniques with trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing to teach skills and promote strengths-based change.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She brings 15 years of experience working with people facing mood disorders, trauma, and life transitions, with particular experience supporting young adults and parents.
Where is Lori licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LPCC and LMHC, with CA LPCC 17146 and HI LMHC 470, and her practice is based in Hawaii.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with Lori?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to what fits their needs and schedule.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Hawaii, California

Languages

English

What Loraine can help with

Loraine (Lori) Sawyer works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression.

Loraine works with clients with depression, PTSD, anxiety, and relationship issues.

How Loraine approaches therapy

Loraine's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Loraine is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in Hawaii.