About Lori
Lori Shinsato is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Hawaii. She has five years of experience as an LCSW and brings a calm, conversational style to sessions. She grew up in Hawaii and says community values shaped her work.
Lori aims to be approachable and present during meetings. She focuses on listening first and tailoring her approach to each person. Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
How Lori works
She also supports people dealing with sleep problems, depression, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and workplace challenges. Additional attention is given to aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and isolation or loneliness. In sessions Lori uses practical approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work.
She and the client set clear goals and look for steps that fit daily life. Conversations are meant to be straightforward and useful. Outside of work she enjoys museums, live theater, and hobbies that keep her focused.
Her background in Hawaiian communities influences how she treats respect and humility in the room. Lori offers care in English for people located in Hawaii.
Lori lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Lori works with
The areas below are the ones Lori selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Hawaii |
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Online support options
Practical approaches you can use online
Many online sessions begin with cognitive behavioral techniques that look at thoughts and behaviors. CBT helps people notice unhelpful thinking and practice different responses to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or change sleep habits. Mindfulness therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce stress, calm the mind, and improve focus.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lori will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and daily life. She listens to what matters most and adjusts strategies over time so progress feels useful and realistic.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversations and working through exercises. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, coaching-style feedback, or when short, flexible contact helps someone stay on track.
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