- Strengths-focused
- Practical skills
- Behavior experience
About Lorri
Lorri Stiles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with eight years of experience. She began her work supporting children and families and has extensive background in behavior modification. Lorri focuses on helping people manage trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and the strain that comes with major life changes.
Lorri sees each person as the expert on their own story and looks for strengths to build on. She offers practical, step-by-step support for things like anger, compassion fatigue, and coping after loss. Sessions are intended to be straightforward and goal-focused so people can see what works for them.
Her background includes years working directly with behavior challenges in younger clients and their caregivers. That experience informs a hands-on approach when addressing attachment, abandonment concerns, and parenting stress. She also brings experience supporting people facing chronic illness and caregiver strain.
Lorri works with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, relationship strain, body image and eating issues, addiction, and identity-related stress such as LGBT concerns. She also lists adoption and foster care among her focus areas and can support individuals navigating those experiences.
Her style emphasizes collaboration and practical skills. She helps people break problems into manageable steps, practice new ways of coping, and track what changes over time. Taking the first step can be hard, and she aims to make the process as clear and doable as possible.
Therapeutic approaches and how they help online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are part of this therapist's practice. One common way therapists use those techniques is by teaching practical coping skills for anxiety and stress. That can include breathing, grounding, and activity planning to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.Another frequent approach focuses on processing trauma and grief through paced, supportive conversations and stepwise coping strategies. This helps people make sense of difficult experiences and build routines that support emotional recovery. A third element drawn from behavior-focused work is using small, measurable changes to shape different habits over time, which can help with parenting challenges, mood, and self-care.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels helpful. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays practical and relevant to their life.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for regular check-ins that keep momentum. It also lets people use different tools, like short phone check-ins or longer video sessions, depending on what suits their day-to-day needs.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Lorri work with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Her listed concerns also include parenting, addictions, relationship strain, and compassion fatigue.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical with an emphasis on building on a person's strengths. Sessions focus on concrete steps and skills that clients can use between visits.
What is her background and experience?
She has eight years of professional experience and started working with children and families. Much of her early work involved behavior modification, which informs her present approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online or in-person sessions are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.