Lori Mello , LPC

Lori Mello is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who brings two decades of experience supporting people through life’s difficult moments. She has worked across clinical and social service settings, providing both individual and group counseling while also contributing to administrative programs that support community mental health. Over the years she has worked with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, addictions, and a range of other concerns, developing practical skills for helping clients regain stability and direction.

Her counseling style is warm, interactive, and grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids labeling and meets each person as an individual, tailoring work to the client’s values and goals. In private practice she focuses on one-on-one therapy, using an eclectic blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness techniques to address thoughts, behaviors, and present-moment awareness.

As an LPC, Lori offers experienced clinical support while collaborating with clients to identify strengths and practical steps forward. She accepts new clients and works with each person to determine the best therapeutic path, aiming to create a supportive environment where change feels achievable. She looks forward to working with clients and accompanying them on their journey toward greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, respectful relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead, offering empathy and support to help clients explore their values and goals. This approach is useful for people seeking a supportive space to process emotions and build self-understanding.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns to develop new coping skills and problem-solving strategies.

Mindfulness Therapy helps clients cultivate present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to difficult thoughts and feelings. It can complement other approaches by teaching attention and acceptance skills that support emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lori collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access care from different locations. These options help maintain continuity of care and make it simpler to engage in regular work toward personal goals.