Lori Mello

Lori Mello is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and changes in life. She offers a warm, interactive way of talking that aims to make difficult feelings easier to manage. Her approach focuses on respect, sensitivity, and practical steps people can use between sessions.

With 21 years of experience in mental health, Lori has worked in both individual and group settings and has held administrative roles in social service programs. She blends several approaches to meet each person's needs rather than using a single method for everyone. That means sessions often include clear tools to try at home as well as space to talk things through.

Therapy with Lori tends to be collaborative. She listens for what matters most and then helps set small, achievable goals. Techniques from cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness are often paired with motivational interviewing to support change and daily coping.

People who come for help with anger, trauma, self-esteem, or relationship difficulties can expect straightforward feedback and practical strategies. Lori also addresses concerns like career stress, compassion fatigue, eating issues, and multicultural questions. She does not rely on labels and aims to meet each person where they are.

Sessions are offered in English and reflect Lori’s years of hands-on experience helping people navigate hard moments. To begin, readers can review the next steps and practical information below.

How Lori's approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening carefully and following the person's lead. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters most in their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and offers concrete tools to change them, which can be useful for anger, anxiety, and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build calm in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lori will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying things out, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed rather than starting with a fixed protocol.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when helpful, and remove travel time. Some people also find phone or video sessions let them stay in a familiar setting while using the same CBT exercises, motivational techniques, and mindfulness practices they would learn in person.