Lori Mcdunn

Compassionate, practical therapy for lasting change

LPC-MHSP Tennessee

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Lori

Lori Mcdunn brings a decade of professional counseling experience to her practice in Tennessee. She holds the LPC-MHSP credential and offers therapeutic support for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, ADHD, and many related areas.

Background and approach

Lori combines practical skill with a strengths-oriented perspective to help clients pursue clearer goals and greater emotional balance. Her style emphasizes collaboration and evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside approaches that address values, acceptance, and emotional regulation.

She integrates acceptance and commitment ideas and client-centered principles to tailor work to each person’s needs, and also draws on techniques from dialectical behavior and existential therapies when appropriate. Lori accepts international clients and provides sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it possible to fit therapy into a busy life.

Prospective clients can expect a thoughtful, respectful clinician who focuses on practical skills, emotional processing, and building resilience. Lori supports work on intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, career stress, body image, and other areas listed in her specialties, and she helps people map out steps toward healthier patterns and improved coping.

Practical Approaches for Online Therapeutic Work

CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, using structured exercises and skill-building to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and problematic coping patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and develop willingness to experience difficult feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance to help clients feel understood and to support self-directed growth.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to consider goals, preferences, and the nature of the concerns at hand, and may combine elements from different methods to find the best fit for the person’s situation.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to schedule appointments around work and life commitments. These formats support ongoing skill practice, check-ins between sessions, and flexibility for those who need therapy from a distance or with varied daily schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lori commonly address?

She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, ADHD, and many related topics such as body image and parenting challenges.

What is Lori's therapeutic style and approach?

The approach blends practical, skills-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with acceptance-oriented and client-centered practices to tailor sessions to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Lori has ten years of experience working as a counselor and applies that background to a wide variety of client concerns and therapeutic techniques.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the credential LPC-MHSP with licence TN LPC-MHSP 0000005252 and is based in Tennessee.

Can nonlocal or international clients work with Lori?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers therapy remotely to accommodate different locations.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility in how clients connect.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy with Lori?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English