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LD Portrait of Dr. Lori Dougherty
Online therapist

Dr. Lori Dougherty

Calm, practical therapy for real family challenges

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Lori

Dr. Lori Dougherty is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support. She brings ten years of experience and a calm, straightforward style.

Lori listens carefully and helps people find steps they can actually use at home. Her work often centers on stress, anxiety, substance use, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Her approach starts with building a solid connection.

She believes people know themselves best and uses that knowledge to shape the work together.

Background and approach

Sessions emphasize clear goals, skill building, and solutions that fit each person's life. Lori mixes client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy to create a tailored plan. She also uses EMDR and mindfulness practices when trauma or strong emotional reactions are present.

These methods help reduce painful memories and bring skills for handling intense feelings. Motivational interviewing is used when change feels hard or motivation wavers. In sessions she focuses on everyday steps - better communication, managing impulses, and reducing worry.

Parents reading this will find concrete strategies related to parenting, blended family dynamics, and family problems. She also addresses issues like codependency, addiction, infidelity, and grief. Lori practices in Colorado and works with people who want a collaborative, goal-oriented therapist.

Her style is warm and direct, aiming to help clients build on their existing strengths. If someone is ready to make changes, she offers steady guidance and practical tools to move forward.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy values listening and respect. Online sessions focus on building a warm, trusting relationship where the client's goals guide each session. This approach helps clarify priorities and keeps work practical and relevant.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) involves spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In remote sessions the therapist and client use straightforward exercises to change thinking patterns and practice new skills between meetings. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) adds concrete tools for managing strong emotions and improving communication. DBT skills taught online can help with impulsivity, relationship conflicts, and emotional overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort with online formats. That decision is revisited as progress is made so care stays aligned with changing priorities.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow follow-up between meetings, and let people work from their own homes. For many clients this flexibility makes it simpler to practice new skills consistently and keep momentum between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, and self-esteem as listed in her practice focus.
What is the overall therapy style here?
The approach combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT and DBT, plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing when useful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working in therapeutic settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - with the Colorado license ID CO LMFT MFT.0001634 and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start therapy with this clinician?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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