Lori Farrens

Lori Farrens is a licensed counselor with 18 years of clinical experience. She helps people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and major life changes. Lori also addresses related concerns such as first responder issues, guilt and shame, loneliness, post-traumatic stress, sexual concerns, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.

She works in a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate way. Lori tailors conversations and care to each person's situation. She aims to build a space where clients can speak openly without judgment.

Lori focuses on helping people find a balance between acceptance and active change. She supports clients to recognize strengths and make practical steps forward. This often means setting clear goals and trying small, doable actions between sessions.

Her approach centers on listening first and then offering direction and hope. Lori uses insight and straightforward guidance so clients can move through difficult feelings. She emphasizes integrity and collaborative planning during the work together.

With experience across addictions, trauma, grief, and transitions, Lori blends practical problem solving with emotional support. People who feel stuck or overwhelmed are guided toward skills and perspectives that fit their life. To begin, she works with each person to identify what matters and what change would look like for them.

Approaches that guide online counseling

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and emotional processing. One common approach is structured, skills-based work that teaches coping tools for cravings, anger, and anxiety; this helps when patterns feel overwhelming and a person needs clear steps to manage urges and strong emotions. Another approach centers on trauma-informed care that helps people process painful memories and reduce their hold on daily life through paced reflection and grounding strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative effort that may shift over time as progress and priorities become clearer.

Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during work breaks or between commitments. Online work can make it easier to keep regular momentum, practice skills between meetings, and check in more conveniently when life is busy.