Lori Speed

Lori Speed is a licensed counselor who focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She holds the Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor credentials and works from a faith-informed perspective when it fits a client’s preferences. Lori emphasizes treating each person as an individual and creating a space where they can speak openly without judgment.

She trained in marriage, couples, and family counseling and draws on that background when clients bring relationship or parenting issues. Lori also has experience with trauma and substance use concerns and offers guidance for people navigating divorce and separation. Her work often includes coaching elements to help people set goals and make steady changes.

Lori aims to make therapy feel productive and straightforward. Sessions typically focus on what is happening now, useful coping strategies, and clearer ways to communicate with others. She encourages honest conversation and practical steps her clients can use between meetings.

With four years of clinical experience, Lori helps people work through communication problems and relationship strain. She mentions women’s issues among her focus areas and can address concerns common to women in the context of her other specialties. People who prefer a values-aware approach may find her perspective aligns with their needs.

If you decide to reach out, Lori asks that you complete a short questionnaire to match with her and then schedule a session. She believes taking that first step is often the hardest and most important part of change.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Many clients respond well to brief, evidence-based techniques that focus on present concerns and skill building. One common approach Lori uses emphasizes problem-solving and coping skills to reduce stress and manage anxiety; this involves identifying patterns, practicing new behaviors, and rehearsing communication techniques. Another approach draws on relationship-focused work from her training in marriage, couples, and family counseling to help people improve communication, set boundaries, and navigate separation or divorce issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lori works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods match their goals, values, and daily life. She adapts techniques as clients try them and gives feedback so changes feel practical and manageable.

Confirm the available session formats before booking since the original biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose quieter hours, avoid camera use if that feels better, and keep workday breaks free for appointments. Licensed professionals can help tailor timing and techniques so therapy fits into everyday life.