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Lori Burns, LMHC

Compassionate, practical support for anxiety and stress

26 years in practice · based in Indiana · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Lori

Lori Burns is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 26 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxious about daily life, or struggling with relationship and parenting concerns. Lori speaks plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person she meets.

She focuses on practical steps that make daily life steadier. Lori guides clients through grief, attachment challenges, and communication problems.

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Background and approach

She also addresses issues like caregiver stress, workplace strain, and questions about life purpose and midlife transitions. Lori has worked with many individuals facing process and sex addictions, and she offers support for feelings of guilt, shame, and forgiveness. Her approach aims to make space for honest conversation and to build small, sustainable changes that stack up over time.

Clients can expect collaborative planning in sessions. Lori helps people set clear goals, try out new ways of relating, and track progress between meetings. She frames hard moments as steps toward understanding, not failures.

Her practice is informed by long experience in Indiana and centers on respect for personal values. Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

Approaches that help online and in life

Many therapists use evidence-based techniques to help people manage anxiety and stress. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. That method helps reduce worry and builds more useful habits for daily life. Another approach emphasizes understanding attachment and relationship patterns to improve communication and decrease conflict. It can be especially useful for people who want clearer boundaries and steadier connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level. Together they’ll try techniques, see what helps, and adjust the plan as needed so therapy feels relevant and doable.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face without travel. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging supports quick check-ins, shorter check-in sessions, or ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep progress moving forward.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Lori commonly help with?
Lori works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and parenting challenges. She also addresses attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and workplace difficulties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is compassionate and straightforward. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps, and honest conversation.
What experience does Lori bring?
She has 26 years of professional experience providing counseling to adults. That background informs her practical approach to common life stresses.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with Lori?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How do I start therapy with Lori?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a time based on therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
26 years
Licensed
Indiana
Languages
English

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