- Stress and anxiety
- Caregiver support
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Lori
Lori Shinsato is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Hawaii. She has worked on the islands as a social worker since 2008 and brings five years of clinical therapy experience to her current practice. Lori aims to be approachable and present during sessions so people feel heard and supported.
Her work is calm and conversational. She uses a person-centered style and adapts to each person’s needs. Lori listens first, then helps clients set clear goals they want to reach.
Many people seek Lori for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, and low self-esteem. She also helps with career questions, coping with life changes, workplace issues, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include caregiving stress, aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, isolation, and life purpose.
Lori uses practical approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to help people make changes. Sessions are aimed at finding what works in daily life and building small, manageable steps toward goals.
Outside of clinical work, Lori enjoys museums, live theater, and target sports. Her Hawaiian upbringing shapes a practice grounded in respect, humility, and community. She describes herself as present, supportive, and ready to help people move forward.
How these approaches shape online therapy
Many of Lori's sessions draw on cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress management.She also uses mindfulness therapy to help people notice thoughts and bodily reactions without judgment. Mindfulness can support better sleep, reduce rumination, and make daily stressors easier to tolerate.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lori will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past, then try methods that fit those needs. The process is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel to appointments. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework to suit everyday routines so therapeutic work blends with daily life rather than adding extra burden.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lori commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, and low self-esteem. Workplace issues, career questions, and compassion fatigue are also areas she addresses.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are calm and conversational with a person-centered focus. Lori listens first, then works with people to set practical goals and steps to reach them.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has served the Hawaiian Islands as a social worker since 2008 and has five years of clinical therapy experience. Her practice is influenced by local community values such as humility and respect.
Where is Lori located and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Hawaii and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as HI LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lori?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.