Lori Matheson, LPC - Therapist in Michigan

Strengths focused
Values driven
Action oriented

About Lori

Lori Matheson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, and major life changes. She focuses on practical steps clients can use day to day. Lori speaks plainly and centers each session on the person's goals and strengths.

She believes clients are the experts on their own stories and brings a supportive, nonjudgmental presence to sessions. Lori encourages clients to notice values and make small changes that add up over time. She also offers coaching-style support for career questions and motivation challenges.

Lori draws on several therapy styles to match what a client needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live with difficult thoughts while taking meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. Mindfulness and client-centered work keep the focus on awareness and the client's own priorities.

Across 15 years of practice, Lori has worked with concerns like grief, trauma, addictions, sleep problems, and relationship struggles. She also supports people managing long-term illness, caregiving stress, aging issues, and recovery from abandonment or attachment wounds. Lori aims for clear goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Sessions are offered in English and follow the match-and-schedule process on the site. Prospective clients begin by completing a short questionnaire and then schedule based on the available times.

Approaches that guide online work and progress

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It can be useful when someone wants to stop avoiding life changes and instead take small meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily routines. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's agenda so sessions stay focused on what matters most to the person.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lori works collaboratively with clients to figure out which methods match their goals, preferences, and current needs. She adjusts techniques over time so sessions remain practical and relevant to each person's situation.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. In general, online therapy can make scheduling easier and help people fit care into busy lives. It may reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and let clients use tools like guided mindfulness or worksheets between meetings. Ask about session length and format when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements fit your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesDepression Coping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-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 stress Chronic 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 Issues Money and financial issues Mood 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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lori commonly help with?

Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a straightforward, supportive approach that values the client's own goals. Sessions combine acceptance work, behavior-focused techniques, and mindfulness to create practical steps forward.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience working with a broad range of concerns, including long-term illness, caregiving stress, and relationship-related worries.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She does not work with international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment 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?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.