Lorri Perez , LCSW

Lorri Perez is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience who helps people manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship struggles. She works with women and others facing trauma, caregiving strain, and major life changes. Her style aims to make emotional problems feel more manageable and less isolating.

Lorri listens first to understand each person’s story and immediate needs. She focuses on practical skills for handling daily stress and on clearer communication in relationships. Sessions also include time to process grief, shame, or trauma when those issues come up.

Her background includes long-term practice in Oklahoma and experience supporting people with mood disorders, ADHD, and complex family concerns. She uses a mix of talk-based approaches and goal-focused techniques to match what each person needs at a given time.

Lorri often helps clients untangle attachment and abandonment questions. She also addresses blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and challenges related to first responder work. Work with grief, impulsivity, and co-occurring problems is part of her clinical focus.

In appointments she helps people set clear, realistic steps for change. That might mean building coping skills, reshaping negative thoughts, or telling a difficult personal story in a new way. The aim is steady progress people can use between sessions.

Approaches that guide online work and practical support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and experiences. It involves listening closely, reflecting what the client says, and helping them find their own solutions for stress, relationships, and self-worth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. Sessions include simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build new habits that help with anxiety, depression, and anger.

Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what change matters most to them and find internal motivation to act. It is useful for shifting habits and committing to small steps during life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust plans as progress is seen. This keeps therapy focused and responsive.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and role practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, ongoing support, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy life and to keep momentum between appointments.