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Lori Truesdell, LCSW

Calm, practical therapy for anxiety and life changes

Credential held
LCSW
Practises from
Indiana
Years in practice
32
Languages
English
Methods listed
1
Sessions
Online

About Lori

Lori Truesdell is a licensed clinical social worker who draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people facing stress and anxiety. She brings 32 years of experience and a steady, compassionate presence to sessions. Lori aims to make difficult conversations feel manageable and sometimes uses gentle humor to ease tension.

Lori focuses on depression, grief, low self-esteem, and big life changes. She also helps people dealing with isolation or loneliness, panic attacks, and social anxiety or phobias.

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Background and approach

Sessions are practical and grounded, with clear steps to try between meetings. Her style is warm and straightforward. Lori listens for what matters most, then works with each person to develop useful skills and small, realistic goals.

She explains tools plainly so they are easy to use in daily life. Over three decades of practice have shaped a calm approach to hard emotions. Lori values each person’s strengths and encourages rebuilding a sense of purpose and connection.

Progress is viewed as steady, not sudden, and small changes are celebrated. Lori practices in Indiana and conducts sessions in English. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

CBT and practical support through online therapy

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. It teaches practical skills for anxiety, panic attacks, social fears, and low mood so people can feel more in control day to day.

Lori pairs CBT with a steady, conversational style. She helps people set small goals, try new coping steps, and adjust based on what works. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative - the therapist and client figure out the best fit together based on needs, goals, and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills. Phone calls work well when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat or text messaging can be good for shorter check-ins, quick skill reminders, or fit into a busy day. These options offer flexibility so therapy can match a person’s schedule and daily life.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lori commonly address?
Lori helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem struggles. She also focuses on isolation, life purpose, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
What is Lori's therapeutic style like?
She uses a warm, steady approach that is straightforward and practical. Sessions often include clear skills to practice between meetings and a light touch of humor when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does Lori have?
She brings 32 years of experience in clinical social work to her practice. That background informs a calm, measured way of handling difficult emotions.
Where is Lori licensed and based?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as IN LCSW 34001232A, and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with Lori?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

Specialties and expertise

Experience
32 years
Licensed
Indiana
Languages
English