About Lorraine
Lorraine Poole is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical strategies for stress and anxiety so people can manage day-to-day pressures more easily. She helps people struggling with low self-esteem and depression to build small, steady habits that improve mood and confidence.
Lorraine also supports those facing life transitions and the challenges of addiction recovery by breaking problems into manageable steps.
Background and approach
In sessions she aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through thoughts and feelings. Conversations are straightforward and goal-focused, with time spent on skills that can be used between meetings. Her approach balances short-term problem solving with attention to underlying patterns that keep difficulties stuck.
Lorraine listens closely, offers practical tools, and checks in on progress so adjustments can be made when needed. She is licensed in Texas and Washington and conducts work in English. Lorraine encourages anyone feeling unsure about therapy to recognize the courage it takes to begin and to take the next small step toward getting support.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Many clients benefit from practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on reducing anxiety and improving daily coping. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help identify unhelpful thought patterns and teach concrete skills to change them, which can ease worry and improve mood. Behavioral activation encourages small, consistent actions that lift energy and counter depressive inertia, helping people feel more capable and motivated.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lorraine will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in on what is working and adjusts the plan so therapy stays relevant and useful.
Online therapy offers several helpful formats. Video calls let conversations feel close to in-person visits. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging give a low-friction way to share updates or get brief support between meetings. These options provide flexibility for people with busy schedules or changing routines.
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- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Texas, Washington
- Languages
- English
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