Assistant Clinical Director
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
VA-0717001919
Licensed Professional Counselor
VA-0701011545
She/Her/Hers

Lori is our Assistant Clinical Director. As a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed professional counselor she has a unique ability to pivot from systemic perspective to individual understanding. She has Gottman levels 1 & 2 training, and is also a Gottman 7 principles leader. Lori is currently working on her Gottman certification and Trauma certifications. Lori specializes in treating individuals with eating disorders, trauma, mood disorders, and relational issues. She has a passion for working with people who experience anxiety and hopelessness. She works with both adolescents, adults, and couples using a variety of different therapeutic modalities that best fits the client's needs including DBT, Gottman, Family Systems, and Trauma Informed Care. Lori believes in a strength-based approach while also providing her clients with resources and tools to succeed.

I believe that in order to grow and make changes in your life you need support, validation, and resources to succeed. If you are feeling hopeless, anxious, or lost I want to meet you where you are and provide you with a transformative experience. I believe that all my clients have unique strengths to create change in their lives. Therapy is a way to explore and challenge yourself. Together we will find ways to reconnect to an empowered and resilient whole self. My clients are some of the strongest people I know, and my hope is that together we can create a space where you can be vulnerable.

I work with my clients in a non-judgmental and collaborative way. I place a strong emphasis on trust in the therapeutic relationship and value authenticity in my sessions. I specialize in working with individuals and couples/families. I treat many individuals with eating disorders, trauma, mood disorders, and relational issues

"In our first session, we will go through an assessment, and I will ask a series of questions that pertain to your history and what brings you to therapy. This allows me to conceptualize you better and assist you in creating treatment goals for therapy. It is very important for me to get the full picture of your history and how your history impacts your current life and functioning. This creates a clear picture and helps me better understand your unique needs. I will discuss with you my professional experience and the different approaches I utilize in a therapeutic setting to best help you change, heal, and meet your goals. During the remainder of our first session, I will give you the space to ask any questions related to the therapeutic process."

Lori can be seen in the West End or virtually in Virginia