Kori Kuaana , LMHC

Kori Kuaana is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Hawaii with 20 years of professional experience. She works with people facing trauma and abuse, grief and loss, challenges with self-esteem and confidence, career-related difficulties, and major life transitions. Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversation and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs and circumstances.

Over two decades in the field have given her experience supporting clients through motivation challenges and the practical impacts of life change. She adapts her work to address both immediate concerns and longer term goals, shaping interventions to fit an individual’s situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Kori explains her credential LMHC as a licensed mental health counselor who is trained to assess and treat a broad range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and affirms those who take that first step. At this time, Kori is not accepting clients.

Evidence-based approaches for online healing and support

Kori employs evidence-based techniques focused on healing from trauma and on grief and life transitions. Trauma-focused interventions help people process difficult memories and reduce the ways past events interfere with daily life, supporting recovery from abuse and traumatic stress. Bereavement and grief-oriented strategies offer guided support to navigate loss, normalize the grieving process, and build routines and meaning after major change. She also uses skills-based coping work to strengthen self-esteem, improve confidence, and manage symptoms related to mood and anxiety, teaching practical tools for everyday use.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Kori works with each person to identify goals, weigh options, and adjust techniques as needs and preferences evolve, so the therapeutic plan reflects what will work best for them.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those who live far from in-person services. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into daily life, and access licensed professionals from a range of locations, while preserving the structure and support of regular therapy.