Lori Shinsato, LCSW

Licensed in Hawaii · 5 years in practice

Lori Shinsato is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has practiced on the Hawaiian Islands since 2008.

License and registration

LCSW, Hawaii: LCSW-4281 · expires June 2028
NPI: 1841708369 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Lori

Lori Shinsato is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has practiced on the Hawaiian Islands since 2008. She brings five years of direct clinical experience to online therapy alongside long experience as a social worker in community settings. Lori aims to be approachable and present in sessions.

Her style is calm, conversational, and person-centered. She listens first, then tailors conversations to what matters to each person. Lori focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and life changes.

Background and approach

She has particular experience supporting older adults, people facing chronic illness, and caregivers who are under strain. Lori also helps with workplace issues, finding life purpose, coping with isolation, and navigating relationship or communication problems. Sessions use practical, goal-oriented methods.

Lori draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at patterns of thought and behavior, and on Mindfulness Therapy to build present-moment awareness. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to set achievable steps and keep momentum moving forward. Outside of work she enjoys museums, live theater, and hobby targets she aims at.

Lori brings the community values she grew up with in Hawaii into her approach - humility, respect, and care for others guide how she works with people. People who want a steady, listening presence and clear, practical steps may find her approach useful. Lori offers sessions in English and provides online formats to fit different schedules.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Lori names

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Online support

How Lori’s approaches translate to online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions to help change patterns that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress-related patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and improve calmness, which can help with grief, stress, and overwhelm.

The choice of approach is a collaborative process. Lori will listen to your goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust over time if something isn’t working. You and the therapist set small, measurable steps and check progress together so the plan stays practical and focused.

Online sessions provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls let you meet face to face from wherever you are. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or fit brief conversations into a busy day. These options let people continue work on goals without long commutes and with more scheduling freedom.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, sleep problems, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Lori also supports those dealing with caregiver strain, aging issues, workplace problems, isolation, and end-of-life concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

Her sessions are calm, conversational, and person-centered. She listens first, then uses practical steps to help people reach their goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of direct clinical experience and has worked as a social worker on the Hawaiian Islands since 2008. This background informs her approach to older adults and caregivers.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW in Hawaii. Her practice is based in Hawaii and she serves people from that region.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give people flexible ways to connect.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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