Lori Mcdunn, LPC-MHSP
Compassionate counselor guiding practical change
Details
| Name | Lori Mcdunn |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC-MHSP |
| Based in | Tennessee |
| Licensed in | Tennessee |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Lori
Lori Mcdunn is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) who brings a decade of practice to conversations about healing and change. She offers calm, direct support for people who are worn down by stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, or life transitions. Lori writes plainly and listens carefully to understand what matters to each person.
Her background includes a Master of Education in Counseling and Human Services and ongoing doctoral study in Clinical Sexology.
Background and approach
Over ten years she has worked with people facing relationship strain, sexual assault survivorship, religious trauma, addiction, mood concerns, and identity questions. That experience shapes a practical, down-to-earth approach to therapy. Lori blends Narrative therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered work.
She helps people tell the story of their life differently, notice what they value, and take small steps toward changes they choose. Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral ideas are used when they match a person's goals. Sessions include talk, reflection, and skill-building tailored to daily life.
Lori focuses on strengths while also offering clear tools for coping, communication, and emotional regulation. Parents and caregivers often seek help with stress and sleep problems, though Lori’s practice covers a wide range of concerns. She practices from Tennessee and conducts sessions in English.
International clients can be seen. Lori uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to make ongoing support practical for different schedules.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Lori works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Imago Relationship Therapy: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Lori directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Lori directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and acceptance-based work translates online
Narrative therapy helps people examine the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. Online sessions make it possible to reflect on those stories with guided questions and written or spoken reflections that fit into everyday life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions based on personal values; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Client-Centered therapy emphasizes empathy and listening so people feel understood and can make their own choices.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Lori will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that match what a person hopes to change. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time if different techniques work better for specific problems.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice-only check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people send short updates, practice skills between sessions, or check in without a full appointment. These options make ongoing support more flexible for people with busy schedules or varied routines.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Lori address?
Lori helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, and self-esteem. She also supports those coping with career strain, caregiving stress, and life transitions.
What is Lori's style in therapy?
Her style is strengths-based and collaborative. She listens to each person's story and combines reflective conversation with practical tools for coping and change.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience. Her work has included trauma-focused care, survivorship support, and a range of mood and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the Tennessee LPC-MHSP credential and a Master of Education in Counseling and Human Services. Lori practices from Tennessee.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients for online care.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and comfort.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with Lori?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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