- Trauma and grief
- Behavior modification
- Compassion fatigue
About Lorri
Lorri Stiles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and life changes. Her background also includes helping those experiencing compassion fatigue and difficulties with anger management.
Stiles began her career working with children and families and has extensive experience in behavior modification. Over the years she shifted to working with adults as well, using direct, practical ways to address day-to-day concerns. She emphasizes clients' existing strengths and treats them as the experts on their own lives.
Sessions focus on clear goals and step-by-step strategies. Stiles helps people identify patterns, practice new skills, and build routines that reduce distress. She explains techniques in plain language and checks in to make sure they fit the client's life.
When trauma, loss, or burnout are present she prioritizes stabilization and managing overwhelming feelings before moving on to longer-term work. Her approach balances skill-building with talking through difficult experiences so progress feels manageable.
People coming to Stiles can expect straightforward feedback and practical tools to try between sessions. She asks about what has helped before and adapts ideas to current limits and responsibilities. To begin she asks new clients to complete a brief intake so sessions can focus on the most pressing concerns.
Therapeutic methods and remote sessions
Stiles uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical skills and behavior change. One common approach emphasizes behavior modification - identifying specific behaviors that maintain problems and practicing alternatives that lead to clearer results. This method is useful for habits, routine changes, and managing reactions to stress.Another frequent element is skills training for anxiety and emotion management. These are concrete strategies people can use during difficult moments, such as grounding exercises, pacing exposure to feared situations, and rehearsing social or coping skills. These tools aim to reduce immediate distress and increase confidence over time.
Working out which methods fit best is part of the first weeks of therapy. The therapist and client decide together which approaches to try, adjust based on what helps, and prioritize short-term goals when needed.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice skills in real-life settings between appointments.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family challenges, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, offering step-by-step strategies, skill practice, and clear feedback. She emphasizes identifying patterns and building routines to manage symptoms.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience in mental health, including time working with children and families and in behavior modification.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking so you know whether sessions are phone, video, or in person.
How does payment work and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.