ABOUT MY PRACTICE

Get to know Lori
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I have dedicated my professional life to empowering people in personal and professional endeavors to navigate the hard stuff. Everyone’s journey includes sadness, suffering, pain, loneliness, worry, loss and a host of other challenges. I feel at my best when helping people move through the storms of their life, channeling Vivian Greene’s often quoted wisdom. We each have the capacity to face these challenges and learn to dance in the rain.

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.”
— Vivian Greene

Hi. I’m Lori!

What would it be like to work with me?

You will feel heard, understood and safe. For real! I’m approachable, compassionate and will never judge you. I listen deeply and am comfortable talking about anything you bring into our sessions.

You and I will co-create the kind of therapy experience that works for you. You can take it slow and peel back the layers, or move decidedly, setting goals and checking in frequently to monitor progress. Some seek insight, clarity and healing from their past, while others want to focus on current challenges or stressors in their careers, relationships or life circumstances. I don’t believe in a “one size fits all” approach to therapy and make sure your sessions will fit your style, needs and goals.

First, a bit about me…

I love writing, reading, and traveling, and am a wanna-be foodie! I have lived long enough to face serious challenges and painful loss and to experience small and large joys and triumphs. And….. I have a job I love. It is so inspiring to witness the change that therapy can facilitate.

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Psychotherapist

I have been a Psychotherapist for more than 15 years. I have worked with all ages and stages, and am experienced in individual, couples, family and group therapy modalities. While I am trained to work in almost all areas of mental health, over the years, I have developed extra experience in working with challenges related to parenting, grief, life transitions, relationships, and young adults “launching” life and careers.

Food Allergy-Informed Therapist & Coach

I am a Food Allergy-Informed Therapist and Certified Food Allergy Coach. I help those living with food allergies or those who love and support them to navigate life despite the burdens and limitations of food related worries and anxieties. When the challenges of living with food allergies take up too much emotional real estate, I am there to offer supportive, allergy-informed care.

Emotional Literacy Coach

I am also a Certified Emotional Literacy Master Coach. I was trained by Dr. Marc Brackett, to be a Master Trainer and Coach for the Yale University Center for Emotional Intelligence’s Ruler Program. I coach educators, administrators, therapists, and folks of all ages in social and emotional literacy. I am committed to helping people build these foundational skills towards improving relationships.

Couples Counselor

I have worked with couples for over 15 years. Many come to therapy because of a painful injury or rupture or because they wish to strengthen their communication, rekindle intimacy, move through impasses or reduce exhausting conflict. Informed by specialized advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, I help couples establish and recreate supportive and secure bonds and safe emotional connections that seed and nurture fulfilling relationships.

Learning Leader

I worked as an Educator for 15 years, in a variety of settings. My background in education enhances my work as a therapist. Knowing when and how to teach my clients new concepts or skills is an important part of my work. I also offer services to institutions such as small group practices related to their organizational health and professional development programming. My specialization is in training and professional development for provisionally licensed therapist moving towards independent licensure and private practice.

LGBTQ+ Allied Provider

I have specialized training in and am committed to providing culturally-responsive, affirming, and supportive therapy to transgender, lesbian, bisexual, gay, and queer-identified people. I work with individuals and couples who have traditional and non-traditional relationships.

Culturally Responsive Practice

I strive towards cultural literacy, responsiveness and sensitivity and am committed to allied services for all communities, including those that are typically marginalized. I love and value diversity, and have spent my career open to learning and working towards social justice and anti-bias. Language diversity is a core value of mine - as it helps me gain intimate access to those I work with. I am multi-lingual. I am a native English speaker, am fluent in Spanish, proficient in French and a solid novice/learner in Farsi. Even if I don’t speak your native language, I have training in how to approach our work sensitive to the nuances of cross-lingual work.

Education, Training & Professional Development

Education:

  • Master of Social Work, NYU

  • Master in Education, NYU

  • Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, GWU 

  • Centre International d'Etudes Pédagogiques, Sèvres, France

  • Instituto Allende, San Miguel de Allende, México.

Professional Membership/Affiliation:

  • The Therapy Collective, Integrative Psychotherapy- Director of Learning and Organizational Development

  • Behavioral Health Advisor to the Food Allergy Counselor, Inc.

  • International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy

  • National Association of Social Workers 

  • Food Allergy Behavioral Health Association; Member and Peer Consultation Group Facilitator

Advanced Training:

  • Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence:
    Master Trainer and Coach in The Ruler Approach, a Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum

  • Advanced Training in Emotionally Focused Therapy

  • Advanced Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies including CBT & ExRP

  • Advanced Training in LGBTQ+ Allied and Culturally Responsive Therapy

  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)