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Lori Shields

Therapist
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I take a warm, person-centered approach to therapy, meeting each client where they are with compassion, understanding, and respect. Together, we can explore challenges, build healthier coping skills, strengthen relationships, and work toward meaningful growth. I support individuals and couples dealing with social anxiety, self-esteem concerns, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and marriage issues, and self-actualization.

My approach to therapy

My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, empowered, and encouraged to create lasting change. Whether you are seeking guidance through a difficult season or striving for deeper fulfillment in your life and relationships, we can work together to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

What you can expect from me

A mutual understanding of what to expect from therapy and a safe and comfortable environment to share and explore and process their feelings.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at National University, MC (Masters in Counseling) at National University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Strength-Based, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Attachment Based, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Humanistic, Narrative Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychoanalytic, Somatic, Behavioral
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    2382 Faraday Avenue 200, office #31
    Carlsbad, CA 92008