- Strengths based
- Skills focused
- Warm partnership
About Lori
Lori Cline is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She frames the work around each person’s strengths and goals. She aims to make the first step toward change feel doable and supported.
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She listens first and helps people name small, achievable steps that match their daily life. Lori uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to shift unhelpful thinking and from dialectical behavior therapy to build emotional regulation skills.
Mindfulness practices are offered to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify what matters most and find internal reasons to change. Client-centered therapy keeps the relationship warm and respectful while these strategies are introduced.
Over seven years of practice, Lori has worked with concerns that often show up around work and wellbeing, including workplace stress, midlife transitions, caregiver strain, blended family dynamics, and searching for life purpose. She helps people break larger problems into manageable steps and track progress over time.
Sessions focus on practical coping skills, clearer communication, and rebuilding confidence after setbacks. Lori is licensed in Minnesota as an LICSW and conducts therapy in English.
How Lori’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and understood; this helps build trust and guides what skills to try next. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises to reduce anxiety or low mood. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can be practiced between sessions.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and daily routine. That might mean starting with motivational interviewing to set goals, then adding CBT or DBT skills depending on progress.
Confirm session formats before booking because the biography does not specify which online options are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and remove commute time. It also allows practicing skills in the same environment where stressors or routines occur. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be scheduled to fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include workplace issues, caregiver stress, blended family concerns, and aging-related matters.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends a client-centered, collaborative style with practical skills work. Expect listening first, then clear steps and tools you can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with the themes listed above.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds an LICSW and is licensed in Minnesota. Therapy is provided in English.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are costs structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.