Lori Rolf , LCSW, LICSW

Lori Rolf is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience offering compassionate, skill-focused psychotherapy. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials, which indicate advanced training and state licensure to practice clinical social work and provide psychotherapy in Minnesota and California. Lori has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, compassion fatigue, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, self-esteem and career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also has a focused interest in women’s issues and supporting LGBT clients.

Lori’s style is empathic and accepting, emphasizing a genuine therapeutic partnership that respects each person’s choices and experiences. Her clinical work blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques that teach practical skills for emotion regulation, improved relationships, and healthier daily functioning. Treatment plans are individualized, goal-oriented, and designed to build skills that support meaningful change in day-to-day life.

Reaching out for help takes courage, and Lori approaches each relationship with compassion and professionalism. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to support clients as they move toward greater well-being and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lori draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to tailor care to each person’s needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating a space where a person’s goals and values guide the work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and teaching practical skills to change behaviors and manage mood. Dialectical behavior therapy offers structured strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lori works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adapting techniques as progress is made. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine approaches to meet complex needs, and Lori uses this flexibility to create individualized treatment plans.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit work and family schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care when travel or time constraints arise and allow consistent access to therapeutic support from home or other convenient locations.