- CBT techniques
- Grief and loss
- Panic and social anxiety
About Lori
Lori Truesdell is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Indiana with 32 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Lori also focuses on isolation and loneliness, panic attacks, social anxiety and phobia, and questions of life purpose. She uses a direct, down-to-earth style and sometimes brings gentle humor into sessions.
In sessions Lori uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She helps people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Conversations focus on clear steps a person can try between sessions and small ways to test new habits.
Clients can expect straightforward discussion about current concerns and a plan that connects to daily life. Lori pays attention to what is working now and what needs to change. She keeps language simple and avoids jargon so people can use ideas right away.
Her decades of practice mean she has seen a wide range of reactions to loss, change, and stress. That experience informs how she helps people respond to panic, manage social fears, and rebuild routine after big life shifts. Lori encourages practical problem solving alongside emotion-focused conversations.
People who want to explore life purpose or regain direction after change will find a focus on doable steps. The work is collaborative: Lori and the person agree on goals and check progress over time. To begin, follow the site steps to match and schedule a first session.
How CBT informs online sessions and practical benefits
CBT focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It helps people spot unhelpful thought patterns and practice small behavior changes. This approach is often used for anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, and depressive symptoms because it breaks problems into clear, testable steps.In addition to CBT techniques, Lori emphasizes straightforward problem solving and skills practice. Together the person and Lori determine which tools to try and which goals to set. Deciding on the approach is collaborative and shaped by the person nd their immediate concerns, preferences, and goals.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone continue therapy through work, health changes, or relocation while keeping the therapeutic process consistent. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises for remote sessions so homework, symptom tracking, and step-by-step practice remain practical and usable.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes, including loneliness and questions about life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns, then suggests practical steps to try between sessions to test new ways of coping.
What is her professional background?
She is an LCSW with 32 years of clinical experience working with people facing a range of emotional concerns and life transitions.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Indiana and holds the credential LCSW in that state.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started arranging a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.