Lori Harris

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts and have been working in clinical social work since 2014. I have experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns and populations. Having spent several years working in the inpatient setting, I have worked with people from every background. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, substance use disorders, anger management, and psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, strengths-based, and grounded in authenticity. I primarily use CBT, EMDR, and psychotherapy techniques to help clients better understand themselves, develop healthier coping strategies, and create meaningful change. I believe therapy works best when clients feel comfortable being themselves, so I strive to create a supportive, down-to-earth environment that balances compassion, humor, honesty, and practical problem-solving.

Clients can expect the first session to feel conversational, supportive, and judgment-free. I focus on getting to know you as a person — not just your symptoms or diagnosis — while gaining an understanding of what brings you to therapy, what challenges you are facing, and what you hope to get out of treatment. We will begin identifying goals together and discussing approaches that may be helpful, while also making sure the therapeutic relationship feels like a good fit. My style is relaxed and collaborative, and there is no expectation to share everything immediately or have everything figured out on day one.