Dr. Lori Dougherty , LMFT

Dr. Lori Dougherty is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Colorado with ten years of professional experience. She works with individuals, couples, and families facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, and self-esteem difficulties. Her practice also addresses issues such as abandonment, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, substance use, family of origin concerns, guilt and shame, impulsivity, infidelity, jealousy, questions of life purpose, and post-traumatic stress.

She emphasizes the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for growth, approaching therapy with respect for each person's expertise about their own life. Dr. Dougherty guides clients to uncover practical tools and new perspectives, supporting them to build on existing strengths and develop sustainable solutions. Her work is collaborative and tailored to the needs and goals of each person or family she sees.

Dr. Dougherty integrates client-centered principles with evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and mindfulness practices. This flexible approach helps her address both immediate challenges and longer-term healing. She welcomes motivated individuals who are ready to engage in the process of change and personal growth.

Approaches Dr. Lori Dougherty Uses for Online Therapy

Dr. Lori Dougherty draws on client-centered therapy, which prioritizes empathy and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while exploring their goals and values. This approach is well suited to relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and transitions where personal insight and a trusting therapeutic alliance are important.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, substance use, and many other challenges. CBT offers practical skills for managing symptoms and changing unhelpful habits. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is another key approach she applies, offering specific tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for impulsivity, intense emotions, and relationship conflict.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Dougherty works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to create a personalized plan that addresses both immediate concerns and long-term growth.

Online therapy with Dr. Dougherty is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and for accessing care from home or elsewhere. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while maintaining continuity of care and ongoing support.