All people begin life with a yearning for connection and a desire to be responded to, to matter. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years in the mental health field, Lori has a passion for helping individuals gain practical insight and emotional balance for the purpose of experiencing authentic relationships with self and others. She collaborates with adults on a variety of mental health issues such as bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, grief, suicide bereavement, trauma, and adjustment to life transitions. Lori has a growing specialized knowledge of positive neuroplasticity and mindfulness interventions including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy.