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LD Portrait of Dr. Lori Dougherty

Dr. Lori Dougherty

Compassionate CBT-informed therapy for life transitions

LMFT Colorado

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Lori

Dr. Lori Dougherty brings a decade of clinical experience to her practice in Colorado, working from a foundation of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and mindfulness-informed techniques.

Background and approach

She emphasizes building a collaborative therapeutic relationship that respects each person's expertise about their own life, using that connection to explore practical strategies and new ways of responding to stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, grief, and intimacy-related concerns.

Her approach blends structured skill-building with reflective, person-centered listening so clients can identify strengths and test alternative behaviors in everyday situations. Dr.

Dougherty integrates elements of dialectical behavior therapy and EMDR when appropriate, tailoring interventions to address issues such as communication problems, family-of-origin dynamics, substance use, infidelity, and persistent feelings of guilt or shame. She frames therapy as a process of uncovering tools for personal growth and helping clients move toward clearer goals and healthier patterns.

Located in Colorado and licensed as an LMFT (CO LMFT MFT.0001634), she offers flexible session formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences. Prospective clients who are ready to take a step toward change can begin the intake process and arrange sessions according to availability.

Practical approaches for online healing and growth

Dr. Dougherty frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood, and addictive behaviors. She also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathetic listening and supports clients in exploring their own goals and values at a comfortable pace. When appropriate, elements of dialectical behavior therapy are added to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess current needs, personal goals, and preferences, then adjusts techniques over time so interventions remain relevant and manageable. This shared planning helps clarify what to focus on and how progress will be measured.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for those balancing work, family, or other responsibilities. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different session formats, and access therapy from home or another convenient location while coordinating scheduling around daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Dr. Dougherty works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related problems, parenting challenges, and self-esteem.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The practice combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness, aiming to balance practical skill-building with reflective support.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with people facing mood concerns, relationship and family issues, substance use, and trauma-related problems.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
Dr. Dougherty is licensed as an LMFT and practices in Colorado; her credential appears as CO LMFT MFT.0001634.
Can services be provided in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposePost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English