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Loraine (Lori) Sawyer, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Loraine is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Loraine. View 43 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Hawaii and California

Recent reviews

I have insurance that would provide me free thepray online even but I choose to pay (even in extreme hardships right now with my recent Lymes diagnosis) because I love Lori she has helped me through some of my hardest days of my life and I will continue to pay to keep her as my therapist as long as I can afford to :-) because it’s hard to find the right therapist and I did!

Reviewed November 2024

Lori is a wonderful therapist who is compassionate and supportive. Lori is great at what she does. I am a better person because of our therapeutic relationship. I feel lucky to have found her!

Reviewed September 2024

More about Loraine

  • 15 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC, LPCC

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!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Depression 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

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Loraine (Lori) Sawyer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447586607.

  • LMHC · Hawaii · 470 · Expires June 2026
  • LPCC · California · 17146 · Expires August 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Loraine (Lori) Sawyer

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

43 reviews

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I have insurance that would provide me free thepray online even but I choose to pay (even in extreme hardships right now with my recent Lymes diagnosis) because I love Lori she has helped me through some of my hardest days of my life and I will continue to pay to keep her as my therapist as long as I can afford to :-) because it’s hard to find the right therapist and I did!

Reviewed November 2024

Lori is a wonderful therapist who is compassionate and supportive. Lori is great at what she does. I am a better person because of our therapeutic relationship. I feel lucky to have found her!

Reviewed September 2024

I've come a long way from where I started with Lori. She's patient and has a keen sense of when to ask the right question that make me think differently, and I appreciate it.

Reviewed July 2024

Lori is wonderful, I feel safe speaking about any subject with her and believe in her ability to help process things. She also provides tools to move forward.

Reviewed May 2024

She’s a wonderful, caring, compassionate and delightful women/therapist. She brings a comforting and warm energy to each session and helps you really learn a lot about yourself!! I would highly recommend having her as a therapist because she’s truly so helpful.

Reviewed May 2024

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.

Reviewed March 2024

Lori is thoughtful, insightful, empathetic, and grounding. Working with her has been a great experience.

Reviewed January 2024

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.

Reviewed November 2023

Loraine is so very helpful. She was kind and understanding. Made me feel comfortable from the first session.

Reviewed August 2023

Lori is thoughtful responsive and amazing.

Reviewed August 2023

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.

Reviewed August 2023

Lori is great at helping me problem solve and unpack my thoughts and feelings. She provides a safe place for me to talk about my experiences.

Reviewed July 2023

She is the best!

Reviewed March 2023

I think Lori is a great listener She also offers many good insight into my issues I look forward to working with her

Reviewed April 2023

Lori is a wonderful therapist. She encourages me to look at the things I could improve, the things I do well, and to look at problems from angles I wouldn't have thought of. Lori has been helping me navigate some turbulent changes and I am truly grateful for her skill, experience, compassion, and grace. Lori is brilliant.

Reviewed January 2023

Lori is a wonderful therapist. She is always on time for our sessions. She is super respectful. She is an amazing listener. She understands me and helps me see things from a more positive perspective. She is helping me work through my traumas and heal. I am blessed to have her in my life. Highly recommend.

Reviewed December 2022

Lori is such a fabulous listener. Genuinely caring and compassionate.

Reviewed December 2022

Lori was great a listener and provided empathy and patience. Would recommend!

Reviewed November 2022

I found myself at an overwhelming crossroad. I needed a safe place to unload my thoughts, emotions and seek guidance. Lori has been so patient, easy to talk with, and really helped me view my situation from different perspectives. I felt comfortable talking with Lori and she really helped me process my situation in little steps. I am really glad I reached out.

Reviewed September 2022

Lori has been a huge help to me. I wasn't sure if this whole virual therapy would be beneficial for me but Lori has made it so easy. I've never been able to connect with any other therapist in the way I do with Lori and I've been in therapy for over 15 years.

Reviewed September 2022

Lori is a talented therapist. She understands me and asks the right questions. She is also very empathetic. I enjoy our sessions and always look forward to talking with her.

Reviewed August 2022

She is the best! She really understands and listens to what I have to say

Reviewed August 2022

Lori has been a big help to me. I feel like I have made a lot of progress towards my personal therapy goals through working with her. Lori is calm, attentive and very competent in what she does. I would highly recommend her to everyone.

Reviewed August 2022

Such a great listener and always has good ideas to help improve myself

Reviewed August 2022

Lori is amazing! She is so thoughtful, non judgmental, and caring. I don’t feel embarrassed telling her my issues and she is very kind and compassionate. She doesn’t make me feel silly. She’s the first therapist who I’ve really loved!!

Reviewed June 2022

Amazing therapist who stays very involved and asks a lot of prompts to keep the conversation going and active

Reviewed June 2022

Totally recommend Lori, she listens compassionately and empathically. Also gives options to help with what you’re going through and helps you to understand what you might be feeling, in case you’d have no clue.

Reviewed June 2022

Lori is wonderful. She takes the stress out of therapy by setting the stage for a safe and comfortable space to work through things together.

Reviewed May 2022

Lori is professional, kind, extremely understanding and caring. She's not only a great listener, she also has the super power to help you build confidence, stay calm and strong, and be happy.

Reviewed May 2022

Absolut help! Really happy I got matched with her, don't think there is a better therapist for my needs. My Anxiety and Panic attacks got so much better. Overall my Life is going in a better direction with her help. I can enjoy life much more.

Reviewed May 2022

Lori has been a great therapist. I like that she is active in the participation and prompts me on what I can work on for the next week, and also checks in on what worked and what needs more attention. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed May 2022

I had so far a very positive experience working with Loraine.

Reviewed March 2022

Lori has been a great help to me and I have appreciated our sessions. I feel like our sessions are a safe place to talk and I always feel listened to. I have already gotten benefit from our sessions and I'm looking forward to continuing working on myself with her expertise.

Reviewed March 2022

Ma'am Lori is an amazing therapist. She helps me in trying to understand myself better and better myself into dealing with stresses and how to act upon them.

Reviewed March 2022

I felt Loraine support from day one , even tho I was talking to a stranger I felt comfortable . She was very understanding I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks and she has helped me a lot

Reviewed March 2022

Lori is an amazing listener who helped me to talk through and find solutions for the problems and doubts I was having in all aspects of my life. She is great at what she does and anyone would benefit greatly from her expertise .

Reviewed February 2022

Lori is a great professional, she helps me get through my issues and make the right next steps

Reviewed February 2022

So far great!

Reviewed February 2022

Lori, you gave me a safe space.

Reviewed February 2022

Lori is the first Therapist I got matched with and I could have not hoped for a better one. She is absolutely a great therapist, that has a deep understanding of a person needs and empathy for there situation. Really like her! So happy have her as a therapist!

Reviewed February 2022

Lori has helped me through my toughest time. She is so calm and welcoming and looks into my story holistically. Thank you for your help!

Reviewed January 2022

Lori is so great, helpful, and responsive. I know I can count on her. 10/10 recommend.

Reviewed January 2022

Lori is very supportive and understanding. She is very responsive and makes me feel comfortable to reach out.

Reviewed November 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Loraine (Lori) Sawyer offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Loraine (Lori) Sawyer works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Loraine (Lori) Sawyer speak?

Loraine (Lori) Sawyer speaks English.

How many years of experience does Loraine (Lori) Sawyer have?

Loraine (Lori) Sawyer has 15 years of experience.

Where is Loraine (Lori) Sawyer licensed to practice?

Loraine (Lori) Sawyer is licensed to practice in Hawaii and California.

Does Loraine (Lori) Sawyer accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Loraine (Lori) Sawyer accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Loraine (Lori) Sawyer offer?

Loraine (Lori) Sawyer offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Loraine (Lori) Sawyer?

Loraine (Lori) Sawyer can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Loraine (Lori) Sawyer?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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