- Trauma and grief
- Self esteem work
- Career transitions
About Kori
Kori Kuaana is a licensed mental health counselor with 20 years of professional experience in Hawaii. She focuses on helping people recover from trauma and abuse, cope with grief and loss, and rebuild self-esteem and confidence. Kori also assists clients who are navigating career challenges and major life changes.
She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Conversations are tailored to what the client brings to the room, and treatment plans are built around specific needs and goals. Kori aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and encouraging.
In sessions she listens for practical patterns that get in the way of feeling better. She helps people talk through painful memories, manage strong emotions, and rebuild routines that support daily life. Kori also discusses ways to improve communication and handle stress related to caregiving or chronic health concerns.
For those affected by large-scale events, she provides support for coping with natural or human-caused disaster and the disruption that follows. She also addresses issues such as isolation, guilt, shame, and difficulty with life purpose or midlife transitions.
Kori works collaboratively with each client to set short-term goals and small, achievable steps. Her style is straightforward and warm, aimed at helping people feel understood and able to move forward.
How therapeutic methods guide online support
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques generally focus on practical steps people can use to feel better. One common approach helps people process painful memories and reduce their emotional intensity by using structured conversations and gradual exposure to difficult topics. This can be useful for trauma, abuse, or intense grief.Another commonly used approach emphasizes changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It teaches skills for managing panic, improving mood, and rebuilding confidence through short exercises and practice between sessions. That kind of work often suits career challenges, life transitions, and self-esteem goals.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your story, discuss goals, and try methods that match your needs and comfort level. If something doesn’t fit, adjustments are made so the work stays practical and relevant.
Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also help people keep regular appointments while managing caregiving, work, or health-related demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kori help with?
Kori helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, career challenges, and major life changes. She also supports work on mood and panic symptoms and issues like isolation or caregiver stress.
What is Kori's approach to therapy?
She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical, compassionate style. Sessions focus on clear steps people can take between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Kori has 20 years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician in Hawaii.
What credential and location information is provided?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in Hawaii.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kori?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.