Lori Mcdunn
Trauma-focused LPC-MHSP blending ACT, CBT, and DBT
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About
Lori Mcdunn, LPC-MHSP, is a trauma-focused clinician who brings a strengths-based approach to a wide range of concerns. With an M.Ed in Counseling and Human Services and 10 years of clinical work, she concentrates on areas such as religious trauma, sexual assault survivorship, stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, mood disorders, addictions, and intimacy-related concerns. She also notes additional focuses that include attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, and body image challenges.
Lori works with adults and children, individuals and couples, servicemembers, and those who identify as LGBTQAI. Her practice blends acceptance and commitment principles with cognitive and behavioral tools, dialectical skills, and client-centered listening. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Clinical Sexology, which informs her attention to sexual health and related trauma.
Based in Tennessee, she accepts international clients and offers remote options. Lori emphasizes an objective, nonjudgmental stance for hearing prior trauma and experiences that may carry guilt or shame, and she aims to support people in moving toward a life that includes greater peace and joy. Note: she does not write letters for LOA.
Lori works with adults and children, individuals and couples, servicemembers, and those who identify as LGBTQAI. Her practice blends acceptance and commitment principles with cognitive and behavioral tools, dialectical skills, and client-centered listening. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Clinical Sexology, which informs her attention to sexual health and related trauma.
Based in Tennessee, she accepts international clients and offers remote options. Lori emphasizes an objective, nonjudgmental stance for hearing prior trauma and experiences that may carry guilt or shame, and she aims to support people in moving toward a life that includes greater peace and joy. Note: she does not write letters for LOA.
- Location:
- Tennessee, United States
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: TN LPC-MHSP 0000005252
- NPI Number: 1396169520
- License: LPC-MHSP (Tennessee)
Remote care using evidence-informed approaches
Lori provides online options that align with several clinical approaches she uses in practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on identifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them while learning to accept difficult emotions. In remote sessions this can look like guided values clarification, goal setting, and exercises that translate to daily life.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers practical tools to notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts and to experiment with new behaviors. Lori integrates CBT techniques during video or phone sessions and through follow-up messaging to support skill practice between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes emotion regulation and interpersonal skills for managing intense feelings and relationship challenges. These skills are well suited to interactive formats such as live chat or scheduled video work paired with brief text-based check-ins.
People who prefer collaborative, skills-oriented work alongside empathic listening may find a good match. Lori offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication styles and needs.
What is Lori Mcdunn's clinical background?
Lori holds an M.Ed in Counseling and Human Services, is pursuing a PhD in Clinical Sexology, and describes herself as a trauma-focused therapist with a strengths-based approach and 10 years of experience.
What credentials and license does she hold?
She is credentialed as an LPC-MHSP. License details: TN LPC-MHSP 0000005252.
Which languages does Lori provide therapy in?
Therapy is offered in English.
Where is Lori based?
Her practice is based in Tennessee.
How can someone work with Lori remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect and work together.
Does Lori accept international clients?
Yes. This profile indicates she accepts international clients.
What does therapy cost and how are sessions paid?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started with Lori?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the intake and matching process.