- Eating disorders
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Lori
Lori Parrs is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as eating disorders, addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress. Lori also helps people facing relationship problems, low self-esteem, body image concerns, and life changes.
She has treated clients in a range of settings and brings practical methods to sessions. Expect direct, action-focused work that aims to change unhelpful habits and thought patterns. Lori uses skills-based approaches alongside listening and reflection.
Lori commonly supports people coping with compulsive overeating, exercise and food addiction, and eating-related concerns. She also addresses substance issues, mood disorders including bipolar, grief, anger, and challenges tied to parenting or caregiving. Attachment and abandonment concerns are included among her focus areas.
Her work draws from cognitive-behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and person-centered methods. Mindfulness exercises and motivational interviewing ideas are also part of her toolbox when useful for day-to-day coping and emotional regulation.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. Lori helps clients set small steps for change, practice new skills between meetings, and track progress. She invites collaboration about what feels helpful and what needs adjustment as therapy continues.
How Lori’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing value-driven actions. It can help with avoidance, anxiety, and feeling stuck by teaching practical exercises to act despite uncomfortable thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses skill practice to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and eating-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for regulating emotions and managing intense reactions, which can be useful for mood instability, anger, and relationship problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lori will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She reviews what helps, adapts techniques as needed, and combines exercises so clients can try different tools in everyday life.
Confirm the current session formats before booking because the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some methods translate neatly to remote sessions - for example CBT worksheets, ACT exercises, and DBT skills practice can be used between meetings to track progress and build routines.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on eating disorders, addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and stress-related concerns.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her style is action-oriented and person-centered, blending cognitive-behavioral methods, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness to build skills and change habits.
How long has she practiced counseling?
She has eight years of counseling experience working in varied settings with diverse client concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Can people use her services from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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