- Collaborative approach
- Goal oriented
- Family systems focus
About Jorie
Jorie Wehrell is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Washington with 14 years of clinical experience. She draws on practical, relationship-focused methods to help people untangle patterns that get in the way of day-to-day life and close relationships. Her style is collaborative and direct, with an emphasis on clear goals and steady steps toward change.
Jorie began in social services and has worked in group homes, the juvenile justice system, community mental health, and private practice. Those roles shaped her ability to work with a range of life stressors and family dynamics. She uses that background to recognize everyday strains and the bigger patterns behind them.
Her work helps people identify old habits and the stories they tell about themselves. She focuses on building new coping skills, improving communication, and setting realistic goals. Jorie uses time-limited planning when that fits, so people can see measurable progress.
Therapeutic approaches include Attachment-Based methods, client-centered work, and cognitive behavioral techniques. She also draws on emotionally-focused ideas and motivational interviewing to support change. These approaches are woven into practical sessions that emphasize problem solving and stronger relationships.
People often come to Jorie for relationship struggles, parenting and family concerns, mood and anxiety issues, trauma and grief, codependency, and life transitions. She aims to create a calm, supportive space for honest conversation and steady work toward each person's goals.
Jorie holds a BA in Psychology, a MA in Child, Couple, and Family Therapy, and an MBA in Healthcare Management. She is licensed as an LMFT in Washington and also has background as a child mental health specialist and maternal mental health specialist.
How these therapeutic approaches work online
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current bonds and expectations. Online sessions can help identify patterns of closeness, distance, and safety in relationships and support people in trying new ways of connecting. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting each person's own pace of change. In an online format this approach gives space for people to describe their experience and set goals that feel meaningful to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and then tests small changes. CBT can be useful for anxiety, mood issues, and developing concrete coping skills.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and collaborate on what feels most useful. That may mean blending approaches so sessions match the problem at hand and the person's preferred pace of change.
Session options are not listed here, so confirm available formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during breaks or after work. It can also let people focus on therapy without needing to travel, and it supports regular, goal-focused work using the approaches described above.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting and family issues, trauma and grief, codependency, and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered with active problem solving. She sets clear goals and uses time-limited planning when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working across group homes, juvenile justice, community mental health, and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMFT licensed in Washington and holds degrees in psychology, child, couple, and family therapy, and healthcare management.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What are the available session formats?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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