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Lori Shinsato

Calm, person-centered care grounded in Hawaii

LCSW Hawaii

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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About Lori

Lori Shinsato is an LCSW who brings five years of licensed clinical social work experience to her Hawaii practice, grounded in a lifetime living in the islands.

Background and approach

Raised locally, she weaves community values such as humility, cultural respect, and a strong sense of family into her clinical work and emphasizes an approachable, calm, and conversational counseling style. Her work focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem struggles, workplace concerns, life transitions, and relationship or family challenges.

Lori also addresses issues related to aging and caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, isolation and loneliness, and compassion fatigue. She listens first and tailors treatment to each person, drawing on person-centered principles while integrating evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioral approaches.

In session she aims to be present and responsive, collaborating with clients to identify meaningful goals and practical steps toward them. Outside of clinical work she enjoys visiting museums, watching live theater, and pursuing personal hobbies, and she brings her personal values and warmth into the therapeutic relationship.

Practical approaches for online healing and growth



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try out new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, offering tools for managing worry, improving focus, and reducing emotional reactivity. Motivational Interviewing supports clients who are ambivalent about change by exploring personal values and strengthening internal motivation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a client’s goals, preferences, and life context and adapt methods over time so the work fits the person rather than forcing a single model. Together the client and clinician decide which techniques to try first and adjust as progress is made.

Online sessions using video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling around work, caregiving, and geographic constraints. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or wherever is convenient, helping clients maintain consistency while tailoring session format to their communication style and daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lori commonly address?
She works with clients around stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, career and workplace issues, coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What is Lori's therapeutic approach and style?
Her manner is calm, conversational, and person-centered, and she integrates evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques alongside mindfulness and solution-focused ideas.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Lori is a licensed clinical social worker with five years of experience in her current licensed role and many years serving the Hawaiian Islands in social work roles.
Where is Lori licensed and practicing?
She holds a Hawaii LCSW with license number LCSW-4281 and practices in Hawaii.
Which languages does she offer therapy in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available for online work?
She offers multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Hawaii

Languages

English