Therapist profile
Dr. Lori Dougherty, LMFT
LMFT - Relationships and Parenting focus
Continue with LoriAbout
- Client-centered care
- CBT and DBT skills
- Trauma and EMDR
About Lori
Dr. Lori Dougherty is an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Colorado with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction concerns, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, and self-esteem issues. Lori also notes additional focus on matters such as blended family stress, communication problems, infidelity, and family of origin difficulties.
Her approach centers on building a working relationship where the client's goals lead the process. She uses client-centered methods to listen and reflect what matters most. Then she draws on cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior strategies to offer concrete skills for emotion regulation and behavior change.
Lori also integrates mindfulness practices and EMDR when appropriate to address trauma and intrusive memories. Motivational interviewing informs her work with people facing substance use and ambivalence about change. Sessions combine discussion, practical skill-building, and short exercises to practice between meetings.
She frames therapy as a collaborative effort: the client identifies priorities and Lori suggests tools and experiments to try in everyday life. That might mean focusing on clearer communication, managing impulses, rebuilding trust after infidelity, or coping with grief.
Clients can expect direct, plain spoken guidance and step-by-step strategies rather than abstract theory. Lori aims to help people notice patterns, try small changes, and develop skills that fit their day-to-day life.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
She uses client-centered therapy to start by listening and clarifying what matters most to the client. That approach creates the roadmap for focused work, whether the priority is parenting stress, relationship conflict, or managing anxiety.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns and teach practical tools. CBT sessions often include skill practice and brief homework to test small changes between meetings. Dialectical behavior therapy contributes concrete techniques for managing intense emotions and improving communication, useful when someone struggles with impulsivity or relationship reactivity.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals and daily life, and adjust methods as progress is made. The aim is a shared plan that feels workable and realistic.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Practical benefits include easier scheduling around work or parenting and the ability to continue care from another location within the same state where licensing permits.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction concerns, parenting challenges, trauma, grief, and self-esteem issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She takes a client-centered approach and pairs listening with practical skills from CBT and DBT to address emotions and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in clinical settings with a broad range of concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in Colorado.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not currently accept international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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