LCSW, 6 years of experience
Hi, I’m Luke Lorefice, a therapist and college/career counselor dedicated to helping young adults, including neurodivergent students and those facing emotional or academic challenges, find clarity, confidence, and purpose. I hold a Master’s in Social Work from Simmons University and a College Counseling Certificate from UCLA Extension. My work blends mental health expertise with practical career guidance to support individuals navigating education, employment, and life transitions. Through Grow and my private practice, Wave Point Counseling, I help clients explore meaningful paths—whether that’s higher education, a career pivot, or rediscovering a sense of direction.
In our first session, we’ll talk about what’s bringing you in and what you’d like to get out of therapy. I’ll ask some questions to better understand your experiences, and together we’ll begin to clarify your goals and explore what living a more fulfilling life might look like for you. It’s a collaborative, low-pressure conversation meant to help you feel supported and understood.
Clients often tell me they appreciate how grounded and practical our sessions feel. My approach blends evidence-based methods like cognitive therapy, narrative, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques with a warm, collaborative style. I create a space where clients feel both supported and gently challenged to explore patterns that may be keeping them stuck. I work especially well with young adults navigating identity, independence, and life direction; professionals managing high stress, burnout, or imposter syndrome; and neurodivergent clients who may struggle with emotional regulation, executive functioning, or feeling understood in traditional spaces. Together, we work on shifting unhelpful thought patterns, improving communication, and building real-life tools for coping, confidence, and meaningful change. My goal is to help each client feel more capable, connected, and aligned with who they want to be.
I work best with individuals who are feeling stuck—whether it’s due to anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, or struggles at work or school. You may be doing your best but still feel like something’s not clicking, like you’re not living the life you want. I help people better understand their patterns, reconnect with their values, and take practical steps toward becoming the version of themselves they want to be.
1 rating with written reviews
July 23, 2025
I appreciated Luke's determination to make our session a safe place. I defeintely felt like I could let my hair down with him; something I'm not usually comfortable with doing. He also had some very good suggestions on how to challenge myself to overcome some feelings I've been having.
I use cognitive therapy to help clients recognize and reframe unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. By identifying distorted beliefs and testing new perspectives, clients gain insight and build healthier ways of thinking and responding.
I use Narrative Therapy to help clients separate themselves from their problems and reconnect with their strengths. Together, we explore the stories you’ve been telling yourself—often shaped by past experiences, relationships, or society—and work to re-author a version that feels more empowering, hopeful, and aligned with who you truly are. This approach allows you to see challenges as something you’re facing, not something you are.
In Strengths-Based Therapy, I help clients identify and build on their existing strengths rather than focusing solely on problems. We work together to recognize your unique abilities, values, and past successes, using them as tools for growth and healing. This approach fosters confidence, resilience, and a deeper sense of self-worth, empowering you to move forward with clarity and purpose.