- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness techniques
About LoriAnn
LoriAnn Ford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with six years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. LoriAnn lists social anxiety and phobia among her additional focus areas and can help people who find social situations difficult.
Her approach is conversational and practical. She uses client-centered methods to build understanding and help people set realistic goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are used when they fit the situation, for example to address unhelpful thinking or intense emotions.
Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, identifying patterns that keep difficulties going, and practicing small changes between meetings. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with stress and to reduce racing thoughts. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) ideas are used when relationship patterns and emotional bonds are a central concern.
LoriAnn describes adapting the conversation and plan to each person’s needs, so sessions can focus on coping skills, communication, or processing past events. She emphasizes respect and sensitivity in her work. The first sessions often focus on figuring out priorities and a clear set of next steps.
People who value practical tools and steady guidance may find this style helpful. LoriAnn asks prospective clients to use the site matching process to choose session options and schedule an initial appointment.
Approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel understood and can set their own goals. It helps when someone wants a collaborative and respectful conversation about what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, panic, and social phobia concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. LoriAnn will talk with each person about their goals and what techniques feel most helpful. She combines methods when that seems useful and checks in regularly to adjust the plan together.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use attention to in-the-moment coping tools and practice conversations in real settings between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her additional focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on understanding problems and finding workable steps. She adapts the plan to what each person needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience as a clinician working with the listed concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking by using the platform matching steps. The site matching process helps you choose how you want to meet and schedule a first session.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for current pricing.