- Trauma and abuse
- Guilt and shame
- Grief and loss
About Kori
Kori Kuaana is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Hawaii with 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, career stress, and major life changes. Kori also lists concerns such as guilt and shame among the topics she addresses.
Her work usually begins with listening and practical conversation. She tailors discussion and a plan to fit each person's situation. Sessions focus on concrete challenges like rebuilding confidence, managing panic, or navigating grief after a loss.
Kori draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people understand patterns that keep them stuck. She uses straightforward tools aimed at reducing overwhelming moments and improving day-to-day coping. The aim is to build skills that people can use between sessions.
She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, isolation, attachment concerns, and midlife questions. Kori helps clients weigh career choices and explore life purpose when circumstances shift. Her approach emphasizes clear steps and practical strategies rather than long, abstract talks.
People who prefer a direct, respectful clinician may find her style helpful. Kori asks about goals early and reviews progress as work continues. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's process to view online therapy options and schedule an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Many clinicians who work the way Kori describes use cognitive-behavioral approaches to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test them against evidence. This method breaks overwhelming problems into smaller parts and offers practical steps for daily life.Another common approach is trauma-informed care that focuses on safety, pacing, and skill-building after difficult experiences. That style helps people reduce intense reactions and practice new ways of responding to reminders of past harm.
Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust the plan as progress is observed. This collaborative process helps match techniques to the person's needs and preferences rather than relying on a fixed method.
If you prefer working online, please confirm the current session options before booking. The platform describes how sessions are scheduled and billed. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about specific session formats during the matching and scheduling steps so arrangements match your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Kori works with trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. She also lists additional areas like chronic illness, caregiver stress, attachment issues, and guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses evidence-based techniques and clear conversation to help people understand patterns that fuel guilt or shame. Work focuses on practical skills to manage intense moments and to reframe negative self-beliefs.
How much experience does she have?
Kori has 20 years of professional work experience practicing in Hawaii. That span includes work with grief, trauma, career stress, and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Hawaii. The LMHC credential is shown as HI LMHC.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided through the platform when selecting options.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to the therapist and the scheduling system.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.