- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Lori
Lori Franklin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting concerns, anger, and depression. Lori aims to make it easier for someone who is worried to take the first step toward help.
Lori creates a calm, open space where people can talk about hard feelings without judgment. She listens for what matters most and helps clients name priorities they want to work on.
Background and approach
Sessions are straightforward and practical, with a focus on small changes that add up over time. Her work often addresses the aftermath of traumatic experiences and the complicated emotions around grief. She also supports people managing persistent sadness and moments of intense anger.
For parents, Lori concentrates on parenting concerns and ways to reduce stress around caregiving. Lori brings two decades of hands-on experience to her work. She uses proven therapeutic techniques to help people cope, rebuild routine, and make decisions that feel right for them.
Progress is measured in clearer thinking and better day-to-day functioning rather than quick fixes. Many clients begin by sharing one immediate worry and leave with a simple next step. Lori encourages realistic goals and regular check-ins to track improvement.
The approach is collaborative, paced to each person, and focused on practical tools that fit everyday life.
What Lori works with
Everything Lori lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Lori helps people with.
How evidence-based methods translate to online care
Many evidence-based techniques focus on understanding how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of reacting, which can ease anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. Trauma-focused strategies guide a person to process difficult memories and build coping skills for post-traumatic stress and the aftermath of abuse.The right approach is something to decide together. The therapist will listen to your goals, try techniques that match your situation, and adjust methods based on what works. That collaborative process helps tailor treatment to parenting concerns, grief, anger, or whatever feels most pressing.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people have conversation that feels most like an in-person visit. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, quick coping strategies, or when a shorter touchpoint fits a busy day. These options let licensed professionals provide consistent, ongoing support while fitting therapy into everyday life.
Questions people ask about Lori
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people cope with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting concerns, anger, and depression. Additional focuses include body image, communication problems, control issues, and separation-related stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is calm and practical. Sessions emphasize listening, clear goals, and simple tools people can use between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with people on trauma, grief, parenting issues, anger, and depression.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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