Lori Jerman

BA, Spanish, UCSB

Masters of Counseling, Idaho State University

EMDR trained, working towards certification

As a military dependent, I had the opportunity to live in a Spanish speaking country, and from there I developed a passion for the language and culture with travels to Central America and Spain via land and sailboat. I have worked with a variety of client populations including the Center for New Directions which worked with people in transition- some who may have never worked before, and others, seasoned employees who could not pursue their line of work for various reasons. I worked in a rehabilitation hospital where adjustments to physical injuries and disabilities was my focus. My work with an employee assistance program helped me to support and understand both employee and employer, so I can see both sides of a work related issue and help work towards solutions. Life happens alongside of demands of work, and learning how to manage the demands of both are key to my work. Life is full of changes, and I work to help you navigate and take advantage of those changes so that they work for you and add to wholeness and fulfillment in your life path.

I strive to create a warm and welcoming place for you to examine where you are, support your desires and provide paths around your challenges in moving forward.

Our first session focuses upon where you have been and where you want to move so that we make a personalized plan for your personal growth. Questions are crafted to help you to reflect upon your life experiences and to define what you want to achieve in therapy.