Lori Cline , LICSW

Lori Cline is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with seven years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. She works with individuals struggling with self-esteem, motivation, and life transitions, bringing a strengths-based perspective that recognizes each person as the expert of their own story. Licensed to practice in Minnesota and North Dakota, she combines practical skills with compassionate support to help clients regain confidence and purpose.

Her approach centers on collaboration and empowerment - Lori listens for the values and goals that matter most to each person and then partners with them to build coping skills and clearer pathways forward. Whether addressing caregiver stress, blended family challenges, workplace pressures, or the emotional issues that can accompany midlife and aging, she focuses on realistic, achievable steps that fit a client’s life. Lori emphasizes encouragement and practical strategies to help people move from feeling stuck to experiencing measurable progress.

Taking a first step toward change can require courage, and Lori aims to make that step feel supported rather than overwhelming. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence and assists clients in identifying their strengths, setting attainable goals, and developing tools for long-term resilience and wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Support

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening to the client’s priorities and building treatment around their values and strengths. It helps people who want a supportive space to explore goals, identity, and personal meaning while working at their own pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for addressing anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical strategies for coping, problem solving, and improving mood.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and increasing emotional regulation. It is helpful for those who struggle with overwhelming feelings, impulsivity, or interpersonal conflicts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lori draws from these models to tailor care to each person’s needs, preferences, and life circumstances, and she involves clients in choosing techniques that feel most useful and realistic for their goals.

Online therapy with licensed professionals can provide flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and receive regular support from therapists without requiring travel.