Lori Shinsato, LCSW - Therapist in Hawaii

About Lori

Lori Shinsato is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Hawaii. She has five years as an LCSW and brings a calm, conversational style to sessions. Lori aims to be approachable and present in the moment so clients feel heard.

She focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and life transitions. Raised in Hawaii, Lori values humility, cultural respect, and family connections. Those values shape how she meets people and how she listens.

Background and approach

She uses a person-centered way of working and adjusts her approach to each person’s needs. Lori often supports people dealing with aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, and chronic illness challenges. She also addresses communication problems, workplace issues, and feelings of isolation.

Sessions can include conversations about life purpose, self-love, and coping strategies for daily stress. Her clinical methods include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing tailored to individual goals. She focuses on clear, practical steps that help clients cope and move forward.

Sessions are paced to match each person’s comfort level. Outside of work she enjoys museums and live theater, and she brings a warm, grounded presence into sessions. Lori listens first, then collaborates on goals and next steps.

She aims to support and empower people as they navigate change and loss.

Approaches that shape online sessions

Many online sessions use cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep issues, and stress by focusing on clear steps and experiments you can try between sessions.

Mindfulness therapy is about noticing present-moment experience without judgment. It teaches simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce reactivity and help with stress, grief, and compassion fatigue.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and suggest which methods might fit. Then you and the therapist decide what to try and adjust as needed in a collaborative way.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, and geographic distance in Hawaii. They let people continue therapy from home and maintain regular contact while working toward their goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self esteem, career and life changes, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related topics.

How would you describe the therapy style?

She uses a calm, conversational, person-centered style that focuses on listening and adjusting to each person. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clear communication.

What background does the therapist have?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of professional experience as an LCSW. Her work has included support for older adults and caregivers.

Where is the therapist located and what are the credentials?

She practices in Hawaii and holds the credential HI LCSW LCSW-4281 as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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Experience: 5 years
Licensed: Hawaii
Languages: English

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