At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Oklahoma / 3075
- NPI
- 1720120272
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Oklahoma
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation-focused
- Goal oriented
- Twenty years experience
About Lorri
Lorri Perez is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. She works with individuals facing grief, trauma, parenting strain, and issues related to identity and intimacy. Her tone is direct and supportive, and she focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.
She uses a mix of approaches to meet people where they are. Motivational Interviewing helps when clients feel stuck or unsure about change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Client-Centered and Narrative methods create space to tell personal stories and find new meaning.
In sessions she listens first, then helps set small, manageable goals. Conversations often include skill practice, role play around difficult talks, and tools for calming strong emotions. She pays attention to family background, attachment patterns, and how past events affect today’s choices.
Lorri has particular experience with caregiver stress, first responder concerns, blended family and fatherhood issues, and co-occurring mood concerns. She also supports people dealing with shame, guilt, impulsivity, and forgiveness work. Her work with trauma includes helping people process painful memories and rebuild routines that feel safe.
People who choose her can expect straightforward planning, gentle challenge, and follow-through on practical change steps. To begin, readers are asked to use the site Start Therapy flow to match and schedule based on availability.
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How motivational and practical approaches translate online
Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change by focusing conversations on their own goals and values. It can be useful for decisions about parenting habits, managing impulsivity, or improving health-related routines.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches straightforward ways to notice thoughts and try different behaviors. It is often used to reduce anxiety, manage low mood, and develop coping strategies for everyday stress.
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting back what matters most to the person. This method supports emotional processing and helps people feel heard while they consider next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose which methods fit their needs and goals. That might mean trying Motivational Interviewing at first, then adding CBT tools, or spending more time on personal stories with narrative techniques.
If you are considering online work, confirm available session formats before booking since options are set by the therapist. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about pacing, goal-setting, and how sessions will be arranged to fit everyday life. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHDAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
20+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lorri address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. Other areas include parenting strain, grief, ADHD, anger, and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and practical, combining listening with concrete goal setting. Sessions often include skill practice and steps to try between meetings.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals on mood concerns, caregiver stress, and complex emotional issues.
Where is Lorri licensed and practicing?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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