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Jorie Wehrell

Jorie Wehrell

LMFT

Therapist · Washington · 14+ years of experience

Calm, practical therapy for anger and relationships

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  • Attachment-informed care
  • Goal focused
  • Practical skills

About Jorie

Jorie Wehrell, LMFT, uses a collaborative, client-centered approach to help people manage anger and related life stresses. She writes clear goals with clients and focuses on practical steps that can ease tension and improve daily relationships. Her style is active and down-to-earth, aiming to make change feel doable rather than overwhelming.

She draws on Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at how past relationships shape current reactions. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thinking and trying small behavior changes to see what helps. Jorie also uses Emotionally-Focused and narrative ideas to uncover patterns in how people tell their life stories and relate to others.

Her background spans therapeutic group homes, juvenile justice, community mental health, and private practice. That variety informs how she adapts skills to different life situations. Over 14 years she has worked with many common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, and issues around identity and intimacy.

Jorie holds a Master of Arts in Child, Couple, Family Therapy and an MBA in Healthcare Management. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Washington - WA LMFT. These credentials support her clinical practice and administrative perspective.

She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. To begin, a client follows the site process to match with a therapist, then schedules sessions based on availability. Jorie aims to help people build new coping skills, understand recurring patterns, and move toward practical solutions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesLife purposeMood disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Washington

Languages

English

How Jorie’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current reactions. Online sessions can help people notice patterns in how they relate to others and practice new ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going and testing small changes to see what improves mood or conflict. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people access and name feelings and use that clarity to shift interactions and repair bonds.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean combining CBT techniques for immediate coping with attachment or emotionally-focused work to change long-standing patterns.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Many people find remote sessions fit into busy days more easily and allow focused work without travel. Online therapy can make it simpler to keep regular appointments, fit sessions into a lunch break, or use video or phone options depending on what the therapist offers. Discussing logistics up front helps shape a plan that matches monthly goals and everyday life.

At a glance

Listed location
Washington
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
LMFT
Languages
English
License (Washington)
LMFT · No. LF60231144
NPI
1740558394

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Jorie help address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and many life transitions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, with an active focus on setting concrete goals and trying practical skills between sessions.

How much experience does she bring?

Jorie has 14 years of experience in a range of settings including therapeutic group homes, juvenile justice, community mental health, and private practice.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Washington, listed as WA LMFT, and holds an MA in Child, Couple, Family Therapy.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to start working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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