Lori Brinkley

Lori Brinkley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and career-related challenges. Lori aims to make therapy feel approachable and useful from the first session.

Lori takes a warm, straightforward style in sessions. She mixes kindness and direct feedback and uses humor when it fits. She often helps people learn new coping skills, set boundaries, and work through painful past events. Lori also offers a model sometimes called "couples counseling for one," where she meets with a single partner to build tools for improving connection and communication.

Lori relies on a mix of approaches such as client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and solution-focused steps. She emphasizes helping people try small, practical changes they can use between sessions. The goal is clearer thinking, steadier emotions, and better day-to-day functioning.

Approaches you can try in online sessions

Client-centered work focuses on understanding your experience and building a trusting relationship so you can explore goals at your own pace. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through stress, relationship strain, or life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and everyday behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. It uses clear, practical steps such as tracking thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to improve mood and functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides tools for managing strong emotions, increasing distress tolerance, and improving communication. It can help people who struggle with impulsivity, intense reactions, or relationship conflict.

Finding the best fit is a collaborative process. Lori will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then try approaches that match those needs. Sessions often mix methods and adapt over time based on progress and feedback.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and let people join from different locations. The emphasis is on practical help that fits daily life rather than on promising any single outcome.