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Lorin Tierney

Online Therapy
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
California
License LMFT#42571
lorintierneylmft.com

About Lorin

Welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide Telehealth services, throughout the state of California. I enjoy working with people who are emotional caretakers, in their intimate relationships, with their family members and friendships. They take on too many responsibilities, with not knowing how to say no to others. They are doing ALL*THE*THINGS, to please everyone, they self sacrific their own needs, and they themselves are emotionally and physically exhausted daily. They want to find a work-life balance, but struggle hard to imagine how to even begin to do this. I also help those who are in narcissistic abusive relationships, and want to end their toxic relationship. This is where I come in, to help clients find their voice, learn how to identify their feelings, needs and wants, and to communicate it, in their relationships. I work with clients on learning how to build boundaries, to prevent returning to old behaviors and patterns, that have kept them stuck, tired, anxious and not living the life they dream of. I am a big advocate for self care; emotional, physical and spiritual. I love helping clients develop their own self care plan, so they can care for others, while prioritizing and caring for themselves. 
Costs and Insurance
$200 - 225 per session

Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?

I was encouraged as a child, to be the peacekeeper when there were problems, between my friends. Because of that, my friends would come to me to confide in, because I wouldn't disclose their problems or secrets to our friends. I would listen, without judgment and give them emotional support. As an undergraduate in College, I knew that I liked working with people, but I didn't know at what degree. It wasn't until I was working at a group home for boys, that I realized that I lacked tools as a counselor. I wanted to be more effecient and make a difference, as a residential counselor. So I got my Master's Degree in Counseling Education, and I was able to apply what I learned in my program, to my many jobs in the counseling field. Having a license, motivated me to start my own private practice, after years in a group practice. I really love the work I do, which motivates me to be proactive, collabrative, and fully present in my clinical work with clients. 

For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?

So, I offer a free 15 minute consultation, so I can answer questions or concerns that people have about therapy. This can help people that might be "on the fence" with starting therapy. I understand that it's not easy to talk to a stranger, and to disclose personal details that others might not even know about them. I know that there is still stigma about therapy. Therapy has changed a great deal, since I began my career. I noticed that more people are coming into therapy, because it's helped someone that they know, and/or they believe that mental health is important. 

What should people thinking about working with you, know about you?

Working with me can be fun at times, yes I said it "fun!" I have a great sense of humor and I'm often laughing at myself, including laughing with clients. I can also "get down to business," with being fully present and compassionate, with the issues clients are dealing with. 

What does a typical session with you tend to look like?

I consider myself, as a modern day therapist, I'm friendly, proactive and interactive in sessions. I teach practical and useful tools, with addressing clients with their current issues. 

What's your experience with mindfulness-based therapy (MBCT)?

Over the years I've attended seminars/workshops, on MBCT and MBT, including mindfulness and yoga classes, to further my skills as a therapist. I practice daily mindfulness through meditation, to be fully present, and to live my life with intention and purpose. I found that my clients also respond well, to mindfulness practices, to alleviate their emotional distress. I've taken trainings in Mindfulness and brainspotting. I plan to continue to further my education in Mindfulness-based therapy. 
Interested in talking?
(707) 583-9388
Costs and Insurance
$200 - 225 per session
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Women's Issues
Approaches
Humanistic
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Multicultural
Psychodynamic
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