- stress and anxiety
- communication skills
- first responder issues
About Lorena
Lorena Griese is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in New Mexico with five years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and anger. She also helps people facing grief, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and the everyday challenge of coping with life changes.
Her approach treats the client as the expert in their own life. She listens for strengths and practical steps that fit into daily routines. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills people can use when tension rises or resentment builds.
Lorena draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address communication problems, emotional regulation, and recurring patterns that lead to conflict. She helps people notice what escalates anger and tries concrete alternatives that reduce reactivity. Her work with first responders looks at job-related stress and ways to manage it alongside personal relationships.
Sessions include straightforward conversations about what is working and what needs to change. She uses short, focused exercises and takes time to review progress between meetings. The tone is pragmatic - the aim is better handling of strong emotions and fewer heated exchanges.
People who start with her can expect collaborative planning about goals and steps to practice between sessions. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment through the service button.
Approaches used and how online sessions fit
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing patterns and building skills. One common approach involves practicing communication and conflict habits to reduce escalation and rebuild trust in relationships. This helps with repeated arguments and frustration that keeps returning.Another approach centers on emotional regulation skills. These are concrete methods to notice when anger is rising, pause, and choose a different response. They can be helpful for people who want practical ways to manage reactions at work or at home.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together. The therapist will review your goals and preferences and suggest which techniques to prioritize. Clients and the therapist set goals and try methods, then adjust based on what helps most.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as those details come from the platform. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week and allow focused check-ins without travel. If you need shorter check-ins, quieter surroundings, or fewer trips to an office, discuss those needs when you schedule so the format can match your routine.
Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, parenting concerns, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She focuses on strengths, clear goals, and skills people can use when emotions run high.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a practicing therapist in New Mexico.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - licensed in New Mexico and works with clients in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.