Nanci Loren, LCSW

Approaches that meet you where you are

Many clients benefit from approaches that focus on present problems and practical skills. One common technique involves learning coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as paced breathing, grounding exercises, and routines to reduce overwhelm. These tools help when worry or panic get in the way of daily life.

Another key focus is trauma-informed care that helps people process upsetting memories and reduce their impact on current functioning. Work in this area often combines careful pacing with strategies to manage strong emotions and increase safety in relationships. This approach can be helpful for post-traumatic stress, past abuse, and attachment wounds.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to each person's needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. Together they track what helps and adjust the plan as needed so work feels relevant and doable.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people see facial cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, written reflections, and ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue work even when in-person visits are not practical.