- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Lorraine
Lorraine Helferich is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with six years working as an LCPC and over a decade in mental health roles. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, relationship concerns, parenting strain, grief, addiction, career issues, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and anger.
She uses straightforward talk and practical skills in sessions. Lorraine combines client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people understand patterns and try new responses. She pays attention to attachment and life-story themes when they affect how people respond to stress or conflict.
Sessions focus on clear goals and manageable steps. Lorraine helps people notice triggers, develop coping tools, and practice different ways of responding when anger or resentment rises. She also supports people dealing with the aftermath of trauma, major life changes, or relationship breakdown.
Her style is collaborative - she works with each person to set goals and pick approaches that fit their situation. She uses mindfulness exercises to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity when that is helpful.
People who want straightforward, skills-focused work around anger and related concerns may find her approach useful. She practices in Maryland and conducts sessions in English.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and ongoing relationships shape reactions to stress and anger. Online work can be used to explore those patterns and practice new ways of relating in everyday situations. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration; online appointments keep that focus by letting the therapist reflect back what she hears and help clients decide on next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into clear steps to change them, and it lends itself to homework and short skills practice between sessions. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Lorraine collaborates with each person to pick approaches that match their goals and preferences. She will help identify what to try first and adjust methods as progress is made. The practical benefits of online work depend on the session formats offered. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and support homework like mindfulness practice or behavior experiments between meetings. They also let people meet with a licensed professional from different locations within the same state, which can make it simpler to maintain continuity while juggling work, family, or other obligations.Areas of expertise
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with everyday anger, resentment that builds over time, difficulty managing outbursts, and the strain of living with someone else's anger.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her approach blends client-centered listening with evidence-based tools from CBT and DBT, plus attention to attachment and mindfulness.
How much experience does she have?
She holds an LCPC and has six years as an LCPC, with over a decade working in mental health roles overall.
Where does she practice and what is her credential?
She practices in Maryland and holds the LCPC credential from Maryland.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.