- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- CBT and ACT methods
About Lorien
Lorien Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona with 10 years of clinical experience. She helps people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and those seeking coaching around motivation and life purpose. Lorien draws on her background in mental and behavioral health and care coordination to offer clear, practical support.
She begins by gathering a thorough history and assessment to understand both personal and environmental factors shaping someone’s struggles. That assessment guides straightforward goals and concrete strategies to address disruptive thought and behavior patterns. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, building practical skills, and setting manageable steps forward.
Lorien uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy alongside mindfulness practices to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses. She also brings solution-focused and motivational interviewing techniques when people want shorter-term coaching or clearer action plans. She has experience with first responder concerns and work with veterans in past roles.
The therapist pays attention to family of origin issues when those earlier patterns continue to affect relationships and choices today. She talks with clients about communication, boundaries, and decision points in everyday life rather than labels or long clinical descriptions.
People who choose to work with her can expect practical conversation, collaborative planning, and exercises to practice between sessions. She asks clients to help shape the focus, and adjusts methods as goals evolve. Lorien offers sessions in English and practices in Arizona.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and making decisions about daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, and it often includes practical exercises people try between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve calm and focus.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss these methods with clients and decide together which techniques match needs, goals, and preferences. The therapist adapts the plan as progress and priorities change so the work stays relevant and usable.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people choose remote work because it lets them join from a quieter location, use audio only when preferred, or schedule sessions around caregiving and work breaks. Ask about session formats when you sign up so arrangements match your routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, and coaching around motivation and life purpose. Additional focus areas include blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and family problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach combines practical techniques and collaborative problem solving. She uses assessment, skill building, and action-oriented steps rather than open-ended analysis alone.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience in clinical practice and previous work across mental and behavioral health, care coordination, and coaching roles.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and provides services within that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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