- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
- Career and purpose
About Kori
Kori Kuaana is a Hawaii-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of professional experience. She works with people facing trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, and major life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and draw on practical ways to cope and move forward.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation focused on immediate problems and next steps. Kori listens for what matters most and helps people name concrete goals. She offers clear feedback and practical strategies rather than abstract theory.
Her background includes two decades of clinical work in Hawaii helping people manage mood shifts, panic symptoms, and problems with motivation and confidence. She has also worked with issues related to aging, caregiving stress, chronic illness or pain, and attachment difficulties.
Kori addresses relationship and communication problems and supports people dealing with guilt, shame, forgiveness, and isolation. She also works with men facing midlife questions and those exploring life purpose after a change in work or relationships.
When someone starts with her, the focus is on small, achievable steps. Kori and the client outline a plan, try approaches, and adjust based on what helps. The aim is practical progress rather than quick fixes.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based approaches often combine focused skills with guided conversations. For example, cognitive methods look at thoughts and how they shape mood and behavior; they help with low self-esteem, panic, and motivation by teaching ways to test and change unhelpful thoughts. Exposure-based strategies address panic and trauma symptoms by helping people gradually face feared situations or memories in a controlled way so reactions lessen over time.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Then she will suggest options, try an approach, and make changes with your input so the plan fits your needs.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit a shorter check-in into a work break, avoid travel time, or choose not to be on camera. Talk with the therapist when you schedule to clarify which formats are offered and how they can match your day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like mood problems and panic.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
Her approach is direct and practical. She helps people set small goals, try strategies, and adjust plans based on what works.
What experience does she bring?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in Hawaii with a range of concerns including chronic illness, caregiving stress, and attachment issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC licensed in Hawaii and practices with clients based in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.