Lori Farrens

Lori Farrens is a licensed counselor with 18 years of experience who helps people struggling with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and major life changes. She works with clients who are coping with first responder issues, post-traumatic stress, sex addiction, social anxiety, shame and guilt, and end-of-life concerns. Lori emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her approach.

Her style is direct and practical. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs. Lori focuses on strengths, offers direction, and helps people find hope and insight to make change. Sessions are framed to reduce shame and judgment so clients can speak openly.

Lori aims to balance empowerment with acceptance. She helps clients recognize what they can change and what they can learn to accept. That combination is used to guide realistic goals and steps forward. She encourages small, manageable actions that lead to change over time.

Her background includes licensure as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor across multiple states, and she brings nearly two decades of professional practice to her work. She has particular familiarity with grief, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and challenges common to people in high-stress roles.

People who choose Lori can expect straightforward conversation, practical guidance, and a focus on real-life outcomes. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site process to schedule a first appointment.

Approaches that guide online work

Many profiles list evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and practical tools to manage anger, cravings, and anxiety by teaching concrete strategies and step-by-step practice. This helps when emotions feel overwhelming or when behavior changes are the goal.

Another useful approach addresses trauma and grief by helping people process difficult memories and strong feelings at a pace that feels manageable. This work often combines talking through experiences with learning ways to tolerate intense emotions and restore daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan over time. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques feel most helpful and realistic.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online work can reduce travel time and make it simpler to have regular check-ins around work or caregiving demands. Because this profile does not list specific session formats, confirm current formats before booking to know how sessions will be delivered.