Hello, my name is Lori and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida. I obtained my bachelor degree in Psychology from Florida International University in 1999 and my master's degree in Social Work from Barry University in 2004. I have over 16 years of experience working with adolescents and adults through all sorts of issues including but not limited to Bipolar Disorder, familial stressors, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, low-self esteem, abuse, LGBTQ and Schizophrenia. My experience stems from a variety of settings including private practice, individual therapy, group therapy, residential and outpatient programs, home visits and non-profit agencies.
I primarily utilize cognitive-behavioral and psycho-education therapy in order to help my clients achieve their goals. However, every client is different and so are their needs. I believe in focusing on client's strengths, treating everyone with respect and without bias. This is a judge-free zone! It takes a strong person to reach out for help and I look forward to hearing from you and working with you at your pace. Therapy is work and at times will not be easy, but the reward is plenty!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, ADHD
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW11810
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Amazing!
Written on Nov 24, 2021 after therapy with Lori for 1 year and 2 months
Working with Lori has been an eyeopening and extremely beneficial experience.
I've taken a more critical eye to some of my behaviours and been more forgiving of others all the while learning and growing.
Lori sets tasks which really make me think and have helped me really discover who I am.
Thank you Lori!
Written on Sep 30, 2020 after therapy with Lori for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Lori is amazing! She is extremely friendly and makes you feel comfortable instantly. She has helped me work through all sorts of things including relationships with family and friends, stress, ADD and much more. She is very quick to reply and very flexible with session times.
Written on Aug 14, 2020 after therapy with Lori for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Lori was absolutely amazing. She is fun and will make you feel comfortable as if you were talking to a friend. she is understanding and honest. I am very grateful for the well-being that she has brought to my life.
Written on May 30, 2020 after therapy with Lori for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Lori is a great help. She gave me the help I needed and did not hold me back from getting the tools needed to continue working on my issues myself.
Written on Apr 29, 2020 after therapy with Lori for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Lori is very patient and understanding of my needs. She responds as quickly as she can and goes the extra mile to help me.
Written on Apr 28, 2020 after therapy with Lori for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem