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Entry 352819Pennsylvania / United States

Lori Shealey

Lori Shealey, LCSW

Pennsylvania 10 years in practice

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Grief

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief support
  • Practical coping skills

About Lori

Lori Shealey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 10 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Lori communicates plainly and helps people figure out practical steps for getting through hard times.

She listens for what feels most urgent and helps clients build simple coping strategies. Sessions often focus on immediate relief and everyday routines that reduce overwhelm. Lori works at a measured pace and collaborates with each person to set achievable goals.

Her background includes a decade of direct clinical work in community settings and outpatient care. That experience shaped how she approaches grief and life transitions - by breaking larger problems into smaller, manageable pieces. She leans on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to inform the work while adapting to what actually helps the person in front of her.

In practice, Lori helps people identify stress triggers and develop skills to reduce their impact. She also supports people learning to live with loss and shifting roles. Conversations are practical, with techniques to try between sessions and time to review what worked.

People who choose Lori can expect straightforward guidance and collaborative planning. She asks questions, suggests tools, and adjusts plans based on feedback. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the therapist’s online options.

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How Lori Uses Evidence-Based Techniques in Remote Sessions

Therapeutic techniques are used to address symptoms and daily functioning. One common method focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. This approach helps people notice how thoughts affect mood and then practice different responses to reduce anxiety and low mood.

Another approach emphasizes skill-building for stress and grief. That can include short behavioral exercises, breathing or grounding routines, and planning manageable daily actions to improve functioning. These techniques are practical tools to try between sessions and review in follow-up meetings.

Figuring out the right approach is a collaborative process. Lori discusses options with each person, tracks how techniques are working, and adjusts methods based on goals and preferences. The therapist and client decide together what to focus on and how to measure progress.

Confirm the exact remote session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full hour is not possible. Many people find remote sessions help them keep continuity of care while managing daily responsibilities.

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Areas of expertise

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She works collaboratively and uses plain language. Sessions emphasize practical coping strategies and step-by-step planning.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 10 years of clinical experience working in community and outpatient settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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