Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression and 7 more.
New to Grow
My name is David Lori. I have provided counseling to children, adolescents, and adults for over 25 years. I welcome new clients into telehealth services. I believe it is important for individuals to feel supported, emotionally safe, and know that they are being heard and not judged. I have adopted various clinical approaches to my work with clients, including but not limited to Client-Centered, Solution-Focused, Existential, and Cognitive-Behavioral treatment.
I heavily focus on attending to what is bringing individuals into session while also working to establish therapeutic rapport/trust. Gathering as much background information as the client is willing to provide, as well as getting to know both interests and strengths, and how the individual has made it to this point. In addition, it is also important to clarify what the individual is hoping to gain out of treatment.
My approach is of being non-judgemental, supportive, utilization of self when appropriate and encouraging the client to drive treatment in terms of what is important to them.
I don't view it through the lens of an ideal client, but rather as an individual who is motivated to make positive, effective changes to improve the overall quality of their life. My hope is that clients are open to feedback and that we can create a treatment agreement that involves reciprocal discussion that promotes client insight and growth. Despite any challenges that occur during treatment, when clients continue to return to sessions, this validates the effectiveness of the relationship.
Engaging with client through in-depth, meaningful discussion. Working to elicit specific situations where client reports any type of success/relief and encouraging the individual to "do more" of what works during that time.