Licensed to practice in Minnesota and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions
(she/her)
New to Grow
Lora believes that healing and growth happen through connection, curiosity, and self-discovery. Her approach to therapy is centered on empowering, supporting, and guiding individuals as they navigate life's unique challenges. Through thoughtful questions, collaboration, and compassionate support, Lora helps clients uncover their own strengths and develop meaningful paths forward. Lora is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals and families find healing, resilience, and purpose. She strives to create a safe, nonjudgmental, and hopeful environment where clients feel heard, validated, and supported throughout their therapeutic journey. Drawing from a variety of evidence-based approaches, Lora tailors therapy to each client's unique needs. Her clinical approach incorporates strengths-based therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), systemic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and mindfulness-based interventions. Lora works with adult women and men experiencing a variety of concerns, including life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, parenting stress, divorce and family concerns, recovery-related issues, grief and loss, anger management, and trauma. She is particularly passionate about empowering women, helping men strengthen their sense of self, and supporting clients as they build healthier relationships and more fulfilling lives. Lora offers virtual therapy sessions and looks forward to partnering with clients as they move toward greater clarity, confidence, and well-being. Outside of her practice, Lora enjoys spending time outdoors camping, hiking, and traveling. She also enjoys taking long evening walks with her husband and their rescue dog, Walter.
Your first session focuses on getting to know you and understanding what brings you in. We’ll talk through your goals, your history, and any immediate concerns so I can get a clear picture of how to support you. I’ll explain how therapy works, answer any questions, and together we’ll decide on a direction that feels comfortable and helpful. By the end, you’ll have a sense of what our work will look like and the next steps moving forward.
Lora offers a grounded, trauma‑informed therapeutic space where clients feel safe, understood, and supported. She combines clear, structured communication with deep attunement, helping clients navigate complex emotions with confidence. Her balanced approach—warm empathy paired with gentle accountability—creates a collaborative environment that fosters meaningful insight and lasting change.
Lora works with adult women and men experiencing a variety of concerns, including life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, college and student-related challenges, parenting stress, divorce and family concerns, recovery-related issues, grief and loss, anger management, and trauma. She is particularly passionate about empowering women, helping men strengthen their sense of self, and supporting clients as they build healthier relationships and more fulfilling lives.
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my practice because it offers clients practical, evidence‑based tools to understand and shift the patterns that keep them feeling stuck. CBT helps make the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors clearer, allowing clients to build insight while also learning skills they can use in daily life.
Motivational Interviewing
I use Motivational Interviewing in my daily therapy work because it supports clients in exploring their own motivations for change, honors their autonomy, and helps them move toward goals in a way that feels authentic and self‑directed.
Trauma Informed Care
I use trauma‑informed care in my therapy practice because it creates a safe, empowering environment where clients feel understood, respected, and in control of their healing. Trauma‑informed care helps me recognize the impact of past experiences, avoid re‑traumatization, and support clients with compassion, collaboration, and choice.