- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness work
- Solution-focused goals
About Lori
Lori Mello is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 21 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, and life changes. She also supports those facing trauma, eating concerns, self-esteem struggles, career decisions, and compassion fatigue.
She works one-on-one in a private practice setting. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. Lori uses straightforward conversation, guided exercises, and goal-focused techniques rather than labels or long lectures.
Her background includes individual and group counseling in community mental health settings. She has also carried out administrative roles across social service programs, which shaped her understanding of systems that affect daily life. That experience informs how she helps people navigate work, care duties, and access to resources.
Lori blends several evidence-based approaches to fit each person’s situation. Techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) help identify unhelpful thinking and build different habits. Mindfulness methods teach simple ways to notice feelings and reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused methods keep work practical and goal-directed.
Her sessions tend to be interactive and task-oriented. People who want concrete strategies for managing anger, improving communication, or coping with major change will find specific tools to try at home. New clients start by completing a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session to set goals together.
How Lori’s approaches translate to online work
Lori uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT sessions often include short exercises and homework that fit well into weekly life. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of triggers.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to clarify a person’s goals and strengthen motivation for change. That approach is conversational and focused on the client’s own reasons for taking steps. Together these methods aim to keep sessions practical and action-oriented, with clear next steps between meetings.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. Lori will collaborate with each person to pick approaches that match their goals, pace, and preferences. She starts by asking about specific problems, then adjusts techniques as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit counseling into work breaks, reduce travel time, or make shorter check-ins easier to schedule. Discuss practical needs and session length when you complete the initial matching questionnaire to make sessions fit day-to-day life.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger, eating concerns, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and practical. She blends client-centered conversation with goal-focused techniques like CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How long has she practiced?
She has 21 years of experience working in mental health, including individual and group counseling and administrative roles in social services.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.