Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
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!
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Loraine (Lori) Sawyer is a therapist licensed to practice in Hawaii with 15 years of clinical experience. She brings a calm, practical approach to working with individuals facing a range of emotional and relational challenges.
She has supported people dealing with depression, PTSD, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and parenting challenges. She has specialized experience assisting parents of children with special needs and extensive experience working with young adults who have experienced trauma and are learning new skills to thrive.
Her work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and a trauma-informed framework, and she emphasizes empathy, kindness, and compassion in therapy. She also incorporates principles of positive psychology, using clients’ strengths to help guide change. She is licensed to practice as a professional clinical counselor in California and as a mental health counselor in Hawaii. She believes asking for help takes courage and aims to support and empower each person she works with. She looks forward to working with prospective clients.
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