You have taken the first courageous step to improving yourself. I am here to support you in this process. I have 32 years of experience working with individuals, families, adolescents, and children. With a non-judgmental approach, I help clients feel safe sharing their thoughts and feelings. Relationship issues, mood disorders, parenting challenges, issues of young adulthood including separation, self-confidence and identity, and family conflict are some of the areas I have explored with my clients. Cognitive-behavioral interventions and a strength-based solution focused approach allow individuals to gain insight into patterns of thoughts and behaviors and motivate them to make changes. Becoming aware of skills you have and harnessing them to meet your goals will result in greater satisfaction. My authentic, honest style allows individuals to quickly establish rapport and trust and leaves them feeling cared for and understood. I look forward to meeting you.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In the first session, I give clients a brief synopsis of my background and look to establish a connection by asking about their hopes and expectations for the therapy process. I also ask about previous therapy experiences.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My authentic approach conveys a sincere desire to help individuals who are serious about wanting to make healthy changes and to feel more satisfied and content. I am supportive yet honest when working with clients. Individuals feel safe to explore difficult topics and patterns of thoughts and behaviors. My years of experience translate into clients feeling like I truly understand, that I can help them gain valuable insight, and that I can assist them. Past client reviews consistently report that they feel heard and cared for in a nonjudgemental relationship. Couples have expressed that therapy has helped them understand each other better and communicate in a way that they each feel validated.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Working in a collaborative fashion with clients who are motivated to make changes that can bring them greater satisfaction in their lives is energizing. I have worked with many young adults and couples who are in the process of learning about the dynamics of their family origin and understanding how those dynamic impact their current relationships. I have assisted many clients who are open to looking at unhelpful thoughts and patterns of behavior and want to improve their quality of life.
About Dr. Lori Van Meter
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an effective form of psychotherapy that helps clients recognize how their thoughts, feelings, and behavior interact. Gaining this awareness can promote change. With a better understanding of the self and an honest, supportive therapeutic relationship, individuals can take risks and make changes that reduce anxiety and bring about a better quality of life.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
In a safe and supportive environment, clients can learn new ways of thinking and behaving to replace unhelpful patterns. I use the principles of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to teach new skills to manage emotions, behavior, and relationships. Mindfulness can help clients become more self-aware and choose where they focus their attention. The goal is not to simply reduce anxiety, depression, and other uncomfortable feelings, but for the individual to have a vision of what they want to be different in their life.
Couples Counseling
Working with couples to improve communication and gain a better understanding of their partner has been an integral part of my psychotherapy practice. Relationships are very complex. Having a neutral third party observe, comment on, and challenge dynamics can bring about a more rewarding partnership.