Lori Shinsato

Lori Shinsato is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Hawaii with five years of clinical experience. She draws on a calm, conversational style to help people talk through stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Lori aims to be approachable and present during sessions so people feel heard and respected.

Her practice emphasizes person-centered care. Lori listens first and adjusts her approach to match each person's needs and goals. She uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy alongside solution-focused and motivational techniques to help people manage symptoms and build skills.

Lori has a long history in the Hawaiian Islands and brings community values like humility and respect into her work. She has particular experience supporting older adults, caregivers, and people facing chronic illness, and she addresses concerns such as sleep problems, compassion fatigue, workplace stress, and caregiving strain.

Sessions focus on clear, achievable goals. Lori helps people identify next steps, practice calming strategies, and reframe unhelpful thoughts. She combines short-term coping skills with conversations about deeper priorities like life purpose and self-love.

Outside of work she enjoys museums, live theater, and aiming at whatever target she sets. She brings that same steady curiosity to sessions and supports people who want practical change and steady emotional support.

Mindfulness and practical approaches in online care

Mindfulness Therapy focuses on paying attention to the present moment, noticing thoughts and feelings without getting swept away. It can help with anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and building self-awareness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete strategies to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and workplace or relationship stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences and try methods that fit those aims. Sessions are collaborative, so adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during breaks or evenings. It also lets people focus on brief skill practice, regular check-ins, or paced conversations that match daily routines without promising any specific format.