- Anxiety and stress
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Lori
Lori Mello is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 21 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and social anxiety and phobia. Lori also helps with relationship issues, career concerns, eating problems, and coping with life changes.
Her sessions are conversational and practical. She listens to what feels most urgent and then helps people try concrete steps to feel more in control. Lori uses straightforward tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to reduce overwhelming thoughts and reactive behavior. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change.
Before private practice, Lori spent many years in community mental health programs doing both individual and group counseling and program administration. That work exposed her to a wide range of life situations and practical problem solving. She describes her approach as interactive and respectful, avoiding clinical labels in favor of focusing on real-life problems.
In sessions she checks in about how strategies are working and adjusts them when needed. People can expect clear suggestions, short skills to try between meetings, and regular review of progress. Lori conducts therapy in English and practices in Michigan as an LPC.
To begin, she asks prospective clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can discuss goals and decide on next steps together.
How Lori’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's lead. In practice this means sessions focus on the client's concerns and priorities, with the therapist reflecting and asking questions to clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral experiments. CBT gives step-by-step strategies for managing anxious reactions and practicing new skills between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness exercises to reduce getting caught up in worry and to notice bodily and mental signals without judgment.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lori will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first, based on their goals and what feels workable. She reviews how tools are working and adjusts the plan with the client rather than prescribing a single fixed method.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into daily life because they can schedule shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or choose video when they want face-to-face contact. Others prefer phone for a quicker, lower-bandwidth call. Discussing these preferences during the matching questionnaire and first appointment helps choose the best practical setup.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Lori works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, social anxiety and phobia, and related concerns such as isolation and communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a conversational, interactive approach with practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to address thoughts, behaviors, and motivation for change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working in mental health, including individual and group counseling and administrative roles.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session format options before booking so you know whether in-person or remote meetings are offered for your needs.
How does billing work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check details during intake for exact pricing.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment to discuss goals and next steps.