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Lori Mello

Lori Mello

LPC

Michigan

Kind, experienced counselor focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Michigan / 6401005780
Experience
21 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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    • Warm interactive style
    • Goal focused work
    • Mindfulness and CBT

    About Lori

    Lori Mello is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem. She takes a respectful, down-to-earth approach and aims to make the first steps feel manageable. Lori works with adults on issues like depression, trauma, eating concerns, and burnout related to caregiving or work.

    She draws on 21 years of experience in mental health settings. That includes individual and group counseling and administrative roles in social services. Lori blends several approaches, including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies.

    In session, Lori focuses on listening first, then helping people set small, realistic goals. She prefers an interactive style that balances practical skills with time to talk through feelings. Sessions often include simple tools to manage anxiety, techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts, and mindfulness practices to ease stress.

    Lori has practiced in Michigan for many years and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. She describes her work as warm and compassionate and avoids labeling people by a diagnosis. The aim is steady progress that fits each person's life.

    To begin, people select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling follows based on therapist availability and the site's booking process.

  2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change by using open questions and reflective listening. Online sessions using this approach often focus on building motivation for steps like cutting back on harmful habits or trying new coping strategies.

    Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathy and respect so the person feels heard and valued. In remote sessions this usually means the therapist follows the person's lead, validates feelings, and helps them explore what matters most in their life.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. Online CBT often includes homework like thought records, behavioral experiments, and short exercises to practice between meetings.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made.

    Confirm current session options before booking, since the profile does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for faster check-ins when needed. It can also allow flexible scheduling that works around work and family commitments, letting people try therapy without major disruption to daily routines.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    LGBTEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    21+ years

    Listed in

    Michigan

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Lori commonly address?

    Lori works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, eating concerns, anger, career and life changes, compassion fatigue, and related issues.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on listening first, then helping people set small, realistic goals and practice useful skills between sessions.

    What kind of experience does she bring?

    She has 21 years of experience in mental health, including individual and group counseling and administrative roles in social service programs.

    What are her credentials and practice location?

    She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she practices in Michigan.

    Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

    Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

    What session formats are available?

    Confirm current session options before booking, since the profile does not specify formats and scheduling follows the site's process.

    How does pricing work for sessions?

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

    How do I get started with Lori?

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

  6. 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

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