At a glance
- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, Colorado / MFT.0001634
- NPI
- 1497295745
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Colorado
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Collaborative guidance
- Practical skills
- Trauma-informed care
About Lori
Dr. Lori Dougherty is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Colorado. She draws on a collaborative, person-centered style to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, addiction concerns, and trauma. Dr. Dougherty aims to build a strong working relationship and meet each person where they are.
She believes people carry strengths they can use to change their lives. Sessions focus on uncovering those strengths and trying concrete new ways of coping. Techniques come from client-centered work, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral methods, and mindfulness practices to guide short-term goals and longer-term growth.
Her background includes ten years of clinical experience helping people manage depression, post-traumatic stress, parenting stress, and intimacy-related challenges. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication problems, and substance-related concerns. Practical skill-building is often paired with emotional processing in session.
Dr. Dougherty places emphasis on clear goals and small, achievable steps. She uses discussions, reflective feedback, and behavioral strategies to reduce avoidance, improve communication, and manage impulses. EMDR techniques may be incorporated for trauma-related work where appropriate.
People who seek out her services typically want straightforward guidance and a respectful, nonjudgmental space to work through painful or confusing situations. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.
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How Motivational Interviewing and Talk-Based Approaches Work Online
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions, reflective listening, and gentle encouragement to build motivation for steps like reducing substance use or improving communication.
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding without judgment. The therapist mirrors concerns and helps clients clarify values and goals, which can ease decisions about relationships, parenting, or life direction.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. It teaches practical skills such as challenging unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or lift mood.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try techniques that fit the situation. That way the plan is shaped by what the client needs and what actually helps.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since options are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. Some approaches translate well to remote conversation and skills practice, and the therapist will adapt techniques so they work in your everyday life. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposePost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
10+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and substance use issues among others.
What is her style of therapy?
Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, using motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral ideas to set goals and try practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in clinical settings with a range of concerns including trauma, addictions, and relationship challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and practices in Colorado.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently working with international clients.
How much do sessions cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers