- Strengths focused
- Practical steps
- Values based
About Lori
Lori Matheson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting strains, and life transitions. She works with clients managing depression, ADHD, grief, addictions, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Lori emphasizes strengths and supports people as they take steps toward a more satisfying life.
Lori views each person as the expert on their own story and centers conversations on what matters to the client. Sessions focus on practical steps and on noticing patterns that get in the way of goals. She encourages small, doable changes that add up over time.
Her approach draws from cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people change unhelpful thoughts and reactions. Attachment-based ideas guide work on relationship patterns and connection. Lori also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy methods to clarify values and build committed action.
With 15 years of experience, she brings steady support to people coping with major life shifts such as divorce, caregiving, chronic illness, or job change. She also works with concerns like sleep problems, anger, body image, and career stress. Lori aims to make therapy understandable and useful from the first session.
People who choose Lori can expect a warm, down-to-earth style that focuses on strengths and realistic goals. She offers guidance while inviting clients to shape the work based on their needs and values.
Lori views each person as the expert on their own story and centers conversations on what matters to the client. Sessions focus on practical steps and on noticing patterns that get in the way of goals. She encourages small, doable changes that add up over time.
Her approach draws from cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people change unhelpful thoughts and reactions. Attachment-based ideas guide work on relationship patterns and connection. Lori also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy methods to clarify values and build committed action.
With 15 years of experience, she brings steady support to people coping with major life shifts such as divorce, caregiving, chronic illness, or job change. She also works with concerns like sleep problems, anger, body image, and career stress. Lori aims to make therapy understandable and useful from the first session.
People who choose Lori can expect a warm, down-to-earth style that focuses on strengths and realistic goals. She offers guidance while inviting clients to shape the work based on their needs and values.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How Lori's Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when strong emotions are present. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world actions to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and awareness skills to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lori collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit best with their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques as progress and needs become clearer, so the plan evolves rather than sticking to one set method.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are packed. It also supports continuing care during life transitions like relocation or caregiving changes. Licensed professionals can guide which approach and session rhythm will best match daily routines and treatment goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Lori help with?
Lori works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and many life changes including chronic illness and caregiving stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are down-to-earth and collaborative with a focus on practical steps, noticing patterns, and using strengths to move toward goals.
How long has she been providing counseling?
She has 15 years of experience working with people facing a wide range of life and mental health concerns.
What credentials and region does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.