Lorna Wittenrich
My name is Lorna Wittenrich, I am a LMHC in Florida. Life can feel overwhelming when you are trying to manage everything and still take care of yourself. I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and major life transitions. I have a particular passion for working with women and mothers, including those navigating pregnancy and postpartum concerns, the demands of parenting, and the unique challenges that can come with parenting a neurodivergent child. I have more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field and understand that therapy is not one-size-fits-all. My goal is to provide a supportive, comfortable space where you can be yourself, talk openly about what is going on, and work toward changes that feel realistic and meaningful in your life.
I specialize in supporting parents and individuals navigating some of life's most complex and tender seasons of life.
First session
Our first session is really about getting to know each other and helping me understand what brought you to therapy. We will talk about what has been going on, what feels most difficult right now, and what you hope to get out of therapy. You do not need to have everything figured out before you come in. We will work together to identify where you would like to start and develop goals that make sense for you. I want you to leave the first session feeling heard, comfortable, and with a clearer idea of how we can move forward together.
Strengths
One of my strengths is being able to help clients take what they are experiencing and make sense of it in a way that feels manageable. I am supportive, but I am also honest and will challenge you when needed. I ask questions that help you look at patterns, relationships, and situations from a different perspective and better understand what may be keeping you stuck. I do not believe in telling clients what they should do. Instead, we work together to identify changes that feel realistic and useful in your everyday life. My goal is for you to leave sessions not only feeling heard, but also with a better understanding of yourself and what you can do moving forward.
Ideal clients
I especially enjoy working with women and mothers who are used to taking care of everyone else and may have lost sight of themselves along the way. This can include women experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, trauma, relationship or parenting challenges, pregnancy or postpartum concerns, or significant life transitions. I also have a special interest in supporting parents of neurodivergent children. Parenting a child with different emotional, behavioral, developmental, or social needs can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be exhausting and isolating. Therapy can provide a place where the focus is on you and your experiences, your needs, and how you can care for yourself while continuing to care for the people who depend on you.
Treatment methods
Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care recognizes the impact that past or ongoing trauma can have on your emotional, physical, and relational well-being. It emphasizes safety, trust, choice, and collaboration in the therapy process. In my work, I use a trauma-informed approach by moving at a pace that feels safe for you and ensuring you are always in control of what we explore. We focus on understanding how past experiences may be showing up in your present life, while also building coping skills and emotional regulation strategies to help you feel more grounded and secure.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is a structured, skills-based approach that helps you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and learning more balanced, realistic ways of thinking that support emotional well-being. In my practice, I use CBT to help clients recognize patterns that may be contributing to anxiety, stress, or feeling stuck. Together, we explore how thoughts influence emotions and behaviors, and we work on practical strategies you can use in your daily life to feel more in control and less overwhelmed.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person-centered therapy is a supportive, nonjudgmental approach that emphasizes your unique experiences, strengths, and ability to grow and heal. It is based on the belief that you are the expert in your own life. In my practice, I use this approach by creating a warm, accepting space where you feel heard and understood. I follow your lead in sessions, helping you explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace while supporting you in building insight, confidence, and self-trust.
Location
Virtual sessions