Lori Mello, LPC

Lori Mello is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people when life feels overwhelming or out of balance. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, and other everyday struggles. Lori also supports people facing trauma, eating concerns, anger, career stress, and relationship issues such as communication problems and jealousy.

She brings 21 years of experience in mental health to each session. Lori keeps a warm, interactive style and aims to treat people with respect and compassion. She avoids labels and focuses on the person in front of her rather than a diagnosis.

In sessions Lori draws on several practical approaches. She uses client-centered methods to follow the client's pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness techniques are used to steady strong feelings and build attention skills.

Lori has worked in both individual and group counseling in mental health settings and has experience with administrative roles in social service programs. She has been a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan for over 15 years and brings that background to her independent practice.

People who choose Lori often want straightforward, respectful help sorting through life changes and emotional pain. She encourages collaboration and focuses on small, achievable steps so clients can see progress between sessions.

How Lori Uses Practical Approaches Online

Client-Centered Therapy centers on your concerns and goals. The therapist listens carefully and follows your lead, helping you name what matters and decide next steps. This approach supports people who want a collaborative space to talk things through.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers simple exercises to change unhelpful thinking and to build different behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy adds brief attention and breathing practices to help manage strong emotions and stay present when things feel intense.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will help you choose methods that fit your needs, goals, and personal style. Decisions are made together, and approaches can shift as your goals change.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time so you can focus on the work. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and mindfulness exercises to an online setting and help you practice tools between appointments.