Lori Kalaaukahi-Boone

Lori Kalaaukahi-Boone accepts Florida Blue/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Oscar FL, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Florida are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Lori Kalaaukahi-Boone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Lori is licensed to practice in Texas and Florida, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Lori’s Florida license number is SW20984, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Lori Kalaaukahi-Boone has been practicing therapy for 3 years. Lori’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Austin Peay State University. Over that time, Lori has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students.

Lori Kalaaukahi-Boone works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, and Grief, among other areas. These are the areas where Lori spends most of their clinical time. Lori also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Lori is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Lori Kalaaukahi-Boone draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Lori’s style is empowering, open-minded, solution-oriented, and warm. In Lori’s words: “As an Army veteran, I bring cultural competence and empathy to my work, creating a supportive space for each person’s unique journey.”

Lori Kalaaukahi-Boone (she/her) offers therapy in English. Lori identifies as Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander.

Lori Kalaaukahi-Boone offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 5344 9th Street in Zephyrhills. Lori is licensed in Texas and Florida, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Lori Kalaaukahi-Boone is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Lori will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Lori’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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