Lora Barrett , LCSW, LMSW

Lora Barrett is a licensed social worker with 25 years of professional experience, licensed to practice in both Michigan and Florida. She holds the credentials LCSW and LMSW - LCSW is Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LMSW is Licensed Master Social Worker. Over her career she has supported people managing stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, and working on motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She also assists clients facing significant life changes.

Barrett emphasizes a strengths-based approach, recognizing that clients are the experts of their own stories and that existing strengths can be mobilized to meet challenges. She views the decision to seek greater fulfillment and well-being as an act of courage and offers supportive guidance throughout that process. Barrett collaborates with clients to identify realistic steps toward their goals, helping them build resilience and move toward a more satisfying and balanced life.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Support

Licensed professionals use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build practical skills and process difficult emotions. One common focus is skills-based work that teaches coping strategies for stress and anxiety, offering step-by-step methods to manage symptoms and regain a sense of control. Another emphasis is strengths-focused and grief-informed support that helps people work through loss, rebuild confidence, and clarify values as they navigate life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lora Barrett collaborates with clients to determine which research-supported techniques and supportive interventions best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what will be most helpful for each individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions occur, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity through life changes, and access consistent support from a licensed therapist without travel. The format supports ongoing work on stress, grief, self-esteem, and coping with change in ways that match each client’s routine and comfort.