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- Client-centered methods
- CBT and DBT tools
- EMDR and mindfulness
About Lori
LMFT Dr. Lori Dougherty has ten years of clinical experience in Colorado and works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, and self-esteem struggles. She uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people address these problems.
Dr. Dougherty focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship first. She treats the client as the expert on their life and uses that perspective to guide practical work. Sessions look at what’s happening now and teach skills to manage emotions, reduce unhelpful patterns, and change distressing behaviors.
When addiction or substance use is a concern, she combines motivational interviewing with skill-based strategies to support change and reduce harm. For trauma-related concerns she may use EMDR alongside grounding and mindfulness practices to help with distressing memories and symptoms.
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift thinking patterns that feed anxiety, depression, or relationship conflict. Dialectical behavior therapy tools are applied to build emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
Dr. Dougherty aims to help people recognize strengths and practice new ways of coping. She works collaboratively to set goals and chooses strategies that match those goals. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the online therapy options button.
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How her approaches are used in online sessions
Dr. Dougherty blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) tools in session. Client-centered work focuses on understanding the client's perspective and developing a strong working relationship to guide planning and goals. CBT identifies and shifts patterns of thinking and behavior that keep anxiety or depression active. DBT emphasizes concrete skills for regulating intense emotions and improving communication in stressful situations.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with the client about what feels most relevant and practical, then try methods that match the client's goals and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress or new needs emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and let clients engage from quieter surroundings. Licensed professionals can use the same therapeutic methods remotely as they do in person, focusing on skills practice, behavioral experiments, trauma processing, and problem-solving adapted for the session setting.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, and self-esteem problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practices client-centered therapy and pairs it with CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to match the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dr. Dougherty has ten years of experience working with people on a range of concerns listed above.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LMFT licensed in Colorado and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.