Lori Matheson, LPC

Lori Matheson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, ADHD, and life changes. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical next steps people can use right away. Lori affirms each person's strengths and treats them as the expert in their own story.

She believes taking the first step toward a different life takes courage. In sessions she offers steady support and gentle encouragement while helping clients identify small, doable changes. Lori draws on practical tools to manage symptoms like sleeplessness, anger, or low self-esteem and to address concerns such as grief, relationship strain, addiction, and compassion fatigue.

Her work also covers more specific issues including attachment struggles, abandonment wounds, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, and aging and geriatric issues. She uses a mix of approaches to match the needs of the person in front of her, focusing on techniques that lead to clearer thinking and more effective behavior in daily life.

Over her 15 years as a counselor she has guided people through major life transitions such as divorce, postpartum adjustment, and career shifts. Lori combines practical strategies with listening and validation so clients can test changes at their own pace. She encourages questions about the process and what to expect from therapy.

If someone wants to try therapy, Lori asks them to reflect on immediate goals so sessions can stay focused and useful from the start.

How Lori’s approaches fit with online work

Lori uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice patterns of thought and take small actions that align with their values. ACT focuses on accepting difficult feelings and committing to meaningful behavior, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce symptoms like sleeplessness, anger, or low mood.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the session on the client's experience and emphasizes active listening and empathy. This approach supports people who need a calm space to sort through grief, relationship issues, or caregiver stress. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work; Lori collaborates with each person to shape an approach that fits their goals and preferences.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact formats before booking since session options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Many people find remote sessions let them try therapy without rearranging a full day, and Lori will help determine how to structure sessions so they match your needs and daily routine.