Therapist profile
Lori Rolf, LCSW, LICSW
LCSW LICSW - Stress and relationship concerns
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- Mindfulness work
About Lori
Lori Rolf is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW with 18 years of experience. She is based in Minnesota and helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma and relationship concerns. Lori also focuses on women's issues and problems that affect daily life, such as work-life strain and emotion management.
Lori uses straightforward, skills-based approaches. Sessions focus on developing practical coping tools and clearer thinking patterns. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thoughts and uses dialectical behavior ideas to help with strong emotions and self-regulation.
Her style is client-centered, which means she listens closely and works from the client's goals. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when people want to change behaviors, including substance use and eating concerns. Mindfulness methods are introduced when slowing down and present-moment awareness can reduce stress and reactivity.
In early meetings Lori helps clarify priorities and creates simple, measurable goals. She balances short-term solutions with longer-term skill building. People leave sessions with concrete next steps they can try between meetings.
Lori has worked across a broad range of life challenges for nearly two decades. She brings experience with mood conditions, trauma and grief while keeping conversations practical and grounded. To start, readers are encouraged to use the online matching tool and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How her methods translate to online sessions
Lori blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address everyday problems. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and aligning sessions with what the client wants to change, which helps people clarify personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety, depression and unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation and coping skills that are useful for intense mood swings or chronic stress.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Lori will talk through what feels most useful, try tools in session, and adjust the plan based on what helps. She works with clients to set clear goals and track small changes over time rather than assuming one method fits every person.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut travel time, or have shorter check-ins during a lunch break. They also let people practice skills between meetings in the settings where problems actually occur. If particular session lengths or formats matter to you, confirm them when you schedule.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, plus women's issues and work-life balance.
How would she approach a parent coping with anger or stress at home?
She uses client-centered conversations along with practical skills from CBT and DBT to manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity in daily life.
How much practice does she have?
Lori has 18 years of experience working as a counselor and therapist with a wide range of concerns.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Minnesota with licensure noted for CA LCSW and MN LICSW.
Can non-English speakers work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What does therapy cost and how are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the booking flow.
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