Lori Farrens

Lori Farrens is a licensed counselor with 18 years of experience who helps people cope with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and life changes. She works with clients who face transitions and the difficult feelings that come with them. Lori emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work.

Lori tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. She focuses on strengths and offers practical direction so clients can move toward change. Lori aims to create a safe space where people can speak openly without judgment or shame.

She describes change as a mix of empowerment and acceptance. In sessions she helps people name what isn’t working, recognize small shifts, and take steps that fit their life. The emphasis is on insight and integrity rather than quick fixes.

Lori’s background includes counseling in multiple states and a Master Addiction Counselor credential. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address concerns such as post-traumatic stress, sex addiction, social anxiety, and issues common to first responders.

Clients can expect a collaborative approach that balances support with practical guidance. Lori works to reduce shame and guilt while helping people find hope and workable strategies for grief, loss, and major life transitions.

Evidence-based techniques and online therapy options

Many of Lori's interventions draw on well-studied, practical approaches that help people manage emotions and change behavior. Motivational approaches focus on strengthening a person's own reasons for change, which can be useful for addictions and life transitions. Trauma-informed methods help people process painful memories and reduce their hold on daily life, which can assist with post-traumatic stress and related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lori collaborates with each person to identify goals and test methods that fit their needs and preferences. She adapts plans over time so techniques match what is most helpful in practice.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand. It can also let people choose sessions that match their energy level - for example, a phone check-in when they prefer not to be on camera. Ask about available formats when scheduling to find what works best.