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Lorinda Moreno, LMHC

Compassionate counseling for life transitions

Credentials
LMHC
LMHC, Hawaii
MHC-1112 (expires June 2026)
Based in
Hawaii
Years in practice
3
Languages
English
Sessions
Online

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

About Lorinda

Lorinda Moreno is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people handle stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. She presents a calm, respectful presence and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her work often centers on family concerns and parenting stress, and she supports people who are trying to make sense of their relationships and life direction.

Her sessions are grounded in listening first. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's pace and priorities.

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Background and approach

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new ways of coping. Moreno has worked in Hawaii for three years and brings that local perspective into sessions. She talks with people about everyday pressures, like juggling caregiving, work, and grief, in straightforward language.

The focus is on small, doable changes rather than complicated theory. She addresses a wide set of concerns including attachment and abandonment worries, blended family issues, communication problems, and challenges linked to autism or intellectual disability. She also offers support around hospice, end-of-life topics, and processing loss.

Sessions emphasize building resilience and clearer reasoning about choices. People learn skills to reduce anxiety, improve communication, and cope with painful feelings. Moreno aims to help people feel more steady and in control as they make difficult decisions.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist provides empathy and reflection so people can find their own answers and set manageable goals. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, understanding space to talk through family stress or grief.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions together. It teaches practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. CBT is useful for anxiety, stress, and for people who want clear tools to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match goals and preferences. Sessions adapt over time as needs change, and clients take an active role in shaping what happens in therapy.

Online therapy offers multiple ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice-only check-in is needed. Live chat and text allow short check-ins, quick problem-solving, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to continue work through transitions.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lorinda work with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting and coping with life changes, plus related topics like attachment, abandonment, blended family issues, and communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and client-centered, listening first and following each person's goals. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working in Hawaii with a range of everyday and relationship-related concerns.
What credentials and region apply to this profile?
She holds a Hawaii Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, listed as LMHC, and practices in Hawaii.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the chosen setup.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.