Lori Matheson, LPC | Therapist in Michigan

Values-focused approach
Practical coping skills
Mindfulness tools

About Lori

Lori Matheson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Lori centers the person's own strengths and choices in the work. She encourages small, doable changes that add up over time.

With 15 years of experience, she draws on several well-known approaches rather than one fixed method. Lori mixes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas with client-centered listening to help people notice what matters most to them. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness exercises to address thinking patterns and build coping skills.

In sessions she prioritizes a collaborative, respectful tone. Lori treats the person in the room as the expert on their life and helps them test small changes between meetings. That can include short exercises, values-based goals, or ways to manage anxiety and sleep problems.

Her background includes work with parenting challenges, ADHD, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, and relationship and attachment issues. Codependency is listed among her focus areas and she supports people who want clearer boundaries and healthier connections.

People seeking therapy should know sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Lori uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and take small steps toward a life they care about. ACT often focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that fit personal priorities, which can help with anxiety, depression, and codependency patterns.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen deeply and respond without judgment. That approach helps people feel heard and build trust, which supports work on attachment issues, relationships, and self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Lori will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and everyday routines. She checks in regularly and adjusts strategies based on what proves helpful in real life.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when that suits a weekday break, and remove travel time for those balancing work and family. Ask about the specific session options offered when you begin the matching process so arrangements match your needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesDepression Coping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lori commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, ADHD, addiction concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, and related struggles.

What is her general therapy style?

Sessions are collaborative and client-centered, with a focus on practical steps. Lori blends mindful awareness and cognitive tools to help people change unhelpful patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience working with a range of concerns, including parenting, life transitions, and coping with chronic stress.

What credentials and location apply to this clinician?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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