Lori Burns

Lori Burns is a licensed mental health counselor with 26 years of experience who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, and parenting challenges. She presents a calm, compassionate presence and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Lori works to create a steady space for someone feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin.

Her work emphasizes listening first, then building small, manageable strategies that fit daily life. She pays attention to attachment patterns and communication problems that often show up in relationships. Lori also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, midlife questions, and issues around forgiveness, guilt, or life purpose.

Many clients come for help with difficult endings and changes, including divorce and separation. She also addresses process and sex-related addictive behaviors and workplace stress that affect wellbeing. Lori uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and practical planning rather than offering quick fixes.

Her approach respects personal values and, when relevant, can incorporate faith-informed perspectives at the client’s request. Sessions are paced to match each person’s needs and comfort level, with an emphasis on concrete tools and clearer communication.

Practically, Lori works with adults in Indiana and conducts sessions in English. People interested in beginning therapy are guided through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling process.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Evidence-based techniques are central to Lori's work and she draws on methods that focus on clear steps and relationship patterns. One common approach helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, then teaches skills to reduce anxiety and manage stress in daily life. Another approach looks at attachment and communication patterns to improve how people connect and express needs in relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lori listens to each person’s story and goals, then suggests methods that match their situation and values. She adjusts the plan over time so it fits what actually helps the person make progress.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are offered before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people keep therapy consistent during life transitions like separation or moves. Licensed professionals can use these formats to support steady progress while focusing on practical tools and better communication.