About Lorraine
Lorraine Poole is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and addictions. Lorraine aims to make the first step easier for people who feel unsure about starting therapy.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people name what's most troubling them. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that build confidence over time.
Background and approach
Lorraine creates an atmosphere that encourages honesty and reduces shame so clients can talk about difficult feelings. Lorraine draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. She listens for patterns that keep problems going and helps clients try new ways of responding.
Together they set clear, realistic goals and measure progress in everyday life. Her experience includes helping clients manage anxiety and stress while rebuilding motivation and self-worth. Lorraine also supports people facing major life transitions and those working to change unhealthy habits connected to substance use.
She emphasizes doable skills rather than abstract concepts. People who choose Lorraine can expect a calm, nonjudgmental approach and practical tools to use between sessions. She invites each person to move at their own pace and to focus on results that matter to them.
Taking that first step is often the hardest part, and Lorraine acknowledges the courage it requires.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Evidence-based cognitive and behavioral techniques focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits. In sessions a therapist helps identify negative thinking patterns and practices alternative responses, which can reduce anxiety and lift mood. These techniques work well for stress, worries, low self-worth, and depression because they target what people do and think each day.Skills-based coping and problem-solving methods teach concrete tools like breathing exercises, activity scheduling, and step-by-step plans for managing cravings or big life changes. Clients learn simple practices to use between sessions so progress is measurable and practical rather than abstract.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as needed based on real-world results.
Online therapy offers several practical advantages. Video calls approximate in-person conversation and allow visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can work when being on camera isn’t preferred. Live chat and text messaging are good for brief check-ins, skill reminders, or when a shorter format fits a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and travel schedules while maintaining consistent contact with licensed professionals.
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- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Texas, Washington
- Languages
- English