About LoriAnn
LoriAnn Ford helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. She also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and body image worries. LoriAnn is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina and has six years of experience.
Her approach is straightforward and respectful. She listens first, then works with each person to build a plan that fits their life. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings, and conversations are adjusted to each person’s pace.
How LoriAnn works
LoriAnn blends several methods to match individual needs. She draws on client-centered work to keep the person’s priorities central. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Mindfulness exercises and skills from dialectical behavior therapy are offered when stress, strong emotions, or panic attacks are present. Emotionally-focused techniques are used to help people understand and shift painful patterns in close relationships. She aims to create a respectful space where people feel heard and can try new ways of coping.
LoriAnn encourages small, achievable goals and supports people as they build confidence and healthier patterns.
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What LoriAnn works with
The areas below are the ones LoriAnn selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | North Carolina |
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Online support options
How LoriAnn’s methods translate to online care
Client-centered work keeps the person’s priorities at the center of sessions, so conversations begin with what matters most to the client and move at their pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which lends itself well to structured exercises and between-session practice. Dialectical behavior therapy adds concrete skills for managing intense emotions and panic symptoms, such as grounding and breathing techniques that can be practiced during or after an online session. Finding the right approach is part of the process. LoriAnn will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit best based on your goals and comfort level. She adjusts the plan over time so the work stays practical and relevant. Online formats offer flexibility for different needs. Video calls let people use visual cues and real-time interaction for relationship or emotion-focused work. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, skill practice, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and make it easier to maintain continuity of care.Start online instead of waiting
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