About Lorie
Lorie Mangen is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in California. She has ten years of professional experience helping people manage stress and anxiety. Her approach emphasizes listening and practical steps people can try between sessions.
She supports people who are struggling with addictions, trauma and abuse, and issues related to LGBT identity. She also helps with attention and concentration concerns, including memory or focus difficulties. Conversations are straightforward and goal-focused, aimed at making daily life easier.
Background and approach
In sessions she works to build an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what feels hard. She invites people to name small, doable changes and to practice new skills in real life. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Her work also addresses common life strains such as communication problems, guilt and shame, questions about life purpose, and self-love. Sessions mix supportive listening with concrete strategies for coping and decision-making. Clients are encouraged to set the pace and focus on what matters most to them.
Beginning therapy with Lorie starts with a short intake to match goals and availability. From there she helps set a plan that fits the client's schedule and needs. The emphasis is on practical support for everyday challenges, especially stress and anxiety management.
Approaches and online care that fit your life
Many people find practical, evidence-based techniques helpful for managing anxiety and stress. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new, realistic ways of thinking to reduce worry and avoidance. These techniques are useful for day-to-day anxiety, stress reactions, and persistent negative thoughts.Skills-based coping strategies teach concrete tools for emotion regulation, grounding, and attention management. These include short exercises for calming the body, shifting focus when concentration flags, and breaking worries into manageable steps. Such strategies can be practiced between sessions to build confidence and routine.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist works collaboratively to match techniques to each person's needs, goals, and preferences. Together they check what helps, adjust the plan, and focus on practical changes that matter most to the client.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people connect face to face when schedules allow. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick skills coaching, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue work between appointments.
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What this therapist works with
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- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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