- Trauma and grief
- Self-esteem work
- Men's wellbeing
About Kori
Kori Kuaana is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Hawaii with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on practical support for people facing trauma, grief, self-esteem struggles, career setbacks, and major life changes. She aims to make the first step feel more manageable and affirms the courage it takes to begin therapy.
Kori listens with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She adapts conversations and plans to match each person’s needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all method. Sessions center on clear goals and steady steps people can try between meetings.
Her background includes long-term work with people recovering from abuse and trauma, and with those grieving losses. She also supports people dealing with mood concerns, panic, and the emotional strain of chronic illness or caregiving responsibilities.
Kori helps people who are rethinking career direction, struggling with self-worth, or facing midlife challenges. She addresses issues that often leave people feeling isolated or stuck, such as impulsivity, guilt, and difficulty with connection and communication.
She brings two decades of experience to each session and tailors the pace to what the person can handle. Her approach is collaborative - she and the client set the focus together and adjust it as needs change.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Many clients benefit from evidence-based techniques that focus on present challenges and practical change. One approach emphasizes processing traumatic memories and building safety in daily life; it helps with symptoms left behind by abuse or major loss. Another common method focuses on practical skills for managing panic and mood shifts, such as breath work, behavioral experiments, and short coping plans to use between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, situation, and comfort level. That may mean trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible to keep continuity of care when life circumstances change, helping people maintain steady progress without adding extra logistics.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Common concerns include trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem problems, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include mood disorders, panic attacks, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and men's issues.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
Conversations are respectful, sensitive, and compassionate. Dialog and treatment plans are tailored to each person's needs, with practical steps and collaborative goal-setting.
How much experience does the therapist have?
Kori brings 20 years of professional work experience to her practice and draws on that background when supporting people through trauma, grief, and life transitions.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Hawaii and practices from that region.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.