Lori Parrs, LMHC

Integrative approaches and online care for changing patterns

Many clients find it helpful to understand a few different approaches that shape Lori's work. Internal Family Systems (IFS) views emotional struggles as parts within a person that carry different feelings and roles; this approach helps people relate to those internal parts with curiosity and compassion, which can be useful for trauma, shame, and patterns around eating or addiction. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings, a practical fit for managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that supports self-exploration and growth.

Choosing the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then blend techniques from these models to form a tailored plan rather than applying a single method rigidly. Clients are invited to give feedback so treatment evolves with their progress.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Such flexibility can help people fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care across locations, and use the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward clearer values, healthier coping strategies, and improved daily functioning.