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Lori Shinsato, LCSW
Hawaii
LCSW focusing on aging and stress
See online therapy options- CBT informed methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Caregiver support
About Lori
Lori Shinsato is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in Hawaii with five years of clinical experience. She lists stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, and caregiver and aging issues among the problems she addresses. Lori emphasizes conversational, person-centered work and prefers a calm approach in sessions.
Born and raised in Hawaii, Lori draws on local values such as humility, respect for different cultures, and family ties. She says these community values shape how she connects with people. Lori works with adults across a range of life stages, including older adults and caregivers, and those facing chronic illness.
Her style is to listen first and then try practical steps together. Lori describes her sessions as present-focused and approachable. She uses techniques that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses in day-to-day life.
She names Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work among her approaches. In practice this means short, goal-oriented conversations, attention to thought patterns, and brief experiments to test what helps.
Outside of work she visits museums, watches live theater, and pursues hobby targets. She also identifies as Christian. Lori asks people to select the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
How cognitive and mindful approaches translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying specific behavior changes. In practice this often means tracking thoughts, testing small behavioral experiments, and reviewing results in the next session. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices and short exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus during everyday tasks.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to goals, try a method for a few sessions, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and therapist decide together whether to keep, adapt, or change techniques as needs and preferences become clear.
The site biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time to appointments. Discuss format and scheduling during the initial matching questionnaire and first session so that sessions fit practical routines and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, caregiver strain, aging and end-of-life topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and conversational with a person-centered focus. She listens first and then uses practical steps and brief experiments.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of experience in clinical practice and a longer history as a social worker in the Hawaiian Islands since 2008.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Hawaii and holds the HI LCSW credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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