- Compassionate listener
- Practical tools
- Collaborative planning
About Lori
With 31 years of experience as an LPC, Dr. Graham draws on several familiar therapeutic approaches. She uses client‑centered listening to make space for what matters most to the person sitting across from her. She also applies cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns that keep distress going and to try practical changes.
Sessions blend exploration of life history with focused steps for change. That can mean talking through painful events, practicing new ways of thinking, or setting small goals to build momentum. Motivational interviewing can help when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about making changes.
Dr. Graham pays attention to how family background, codependency, control issues, and blended family dynamics affect day‑to‑day functioning. She also addresses mood and stress concerns that come with postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach aims to be collaborative and straightforward. People who want a therapist who listens, challenges when needed, and helps craft usable next steps may find this approach useful.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.