- Trauma recovery
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
About Kori
Kori Kuaana is a Hawaii-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of professional experience. She works with people who face trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, career setbacks, and major life changes. Kori has a practical, direct approach and focuses on helping people build skills for everyday struggles.
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address intense reactions after trauma and ongoing mood problems. In sessions she talks through what led to current concerns and helps people practice new ways of coping. Conversations include setting small goals and trying concrete steps between meetings.
Kori also supports those dealing with long-term medical conditions, caregiving stress, attachment and relationship patterns, and feelings of isolation. She works on communication skills, managing panic or sudden anxiety, and restoring a sense of purpose when roles change.
Her style is respectful and straightforward. She adjusts discussion and plans to fit each person’s situation and preferences. People can expect a focus on clear strategies, skill-building, and steady progress toward manageable goals.
To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first session. Kori practices in Hawaii and conducts sessions in English.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Many clinicians who describe their work as evidence-based use a mix of strategies aimed at changing unhelpful patterns and reducing distress. One common method focuses on identifying and testing beliefs that keep anxiety and low mood active, and then practicing more balanced responses in daily life. This can help with panic attacks, self-doubt, and career-related stress.Another frequent approach uses gradual exposure and coping skill rehearsal. That means facing feared situations in small, planned steps while learning breathing, grounding, and problem-solving skills to manage intensity. This approach is often used for trauma reactions, phobias, and social avoidance.
Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will review problems, goals, and what has or has not worked before, then try approaches that fit the client's needs. Adjustments are made over time based on feedback and progress.
The biography does not list which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example, by removing travel time, allowing a shorter check-in during a work break, or offering an option that does not require being on camera. Licensed professionals can use these practical benefits to help people keep consistent appointments and practice skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Kori works with trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. She also addresses panic, mood concerns, and caregiving stress.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based techniques and focuses on practical skills. Sessions include discussion of triggers, goal-setting, and exercises to practice between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience as a clinician. That background includes work with trauma, grief, and career-related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC licensed in Hawaii and provides services from that state. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English to clients in Hawaii as indicated by her licensing.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options on the booking page before scheduling.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the site details for exact pricing information.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment through the site.