Lorrie Gaskins , LPC

Lorrie Gaskins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia who uses a client-centered approach to support people through stress, anxiety, trauma, and life changes. She offers straightforward, respectful care and focuses on what each person needs in the moment. She has seven years of clinical experience and works in English.

Her sessions aim to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through painful memories and current worries. She listens closely and helps clients identify practical steps to manage symptoms like panic, mood swings, or low self-esteem. She also supports people facing fertility concerns, postpartum depression, and pregnancy-related stress.

Lorrie draws on trauma-focused therapy when past events continue to cause distress. That approach helps people process traumatic memories and reduce their impact on daily life. She pairs that work with client-centered methods that honor each person’s pace and priorities.

She also helps with family problems, communication struggles, and parenting challenges by focusing on clear goals and small changes that add up. For clients dealing with grief, anger, or career-related stress, sessions emphasize coping strategies and realistic next steps to feel steadier.

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps connect someone with her and schedule a first meeting.

How client-centered and trauma-focused care works online

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following what matters most to the client. The therapist asks open questions, reflects what she hears, and helps people set clear, achievable goals. This approach is useful for managing stress, improving self-esteem, and making changes at work or in relationships.

Trauma-focused therapy helps when past events continue to cause fear, flashbacks, or mood changes. Sessions focus on understanding how specific memories affect daily life and learning skills to reduce their hold over thoughts and behavior. It can be helpful for post-traumatic stress, panic, and recovery after abuse or disaster.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different methods, and adjust the plan based on what works best. Clients and the therapist decide together whether to emphasize trauma work, goal-focused strategies, or a mix of both.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video works well for deeper conversations and visual connection. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and messaging suit brief updates, daily check-ins, or when writing helps organize thoughts. These options make therapy more flexible for busy schedules and different comfort levels.