Lori Houppert, LMHC

Lori Houppert is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 12 years of clinical experience that includes work in agency settings and elementary schools. She provides counseling to clients from childhood through adulthood, particularly focusing on trauma, abuse, loss, and familial disruption, while also addressing depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, career changes, OCD, and ADHD.

Her therapeutic manner is warm, friendly, and supportive, designed to make seeking help as comfortable as possible. Lori draws from a blended clinical approach that includes psychodynamic therapy, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s unique needs and goals. She aims to create an inviting space where practical strategies and deeper understanding work together to support growth.

Clients can expect a collaborative relationship in which Lori prioritizes clear goals, ongoing adjustment of interventions, and encouragement toward a more fulfilling life. She welcomes those ready to take steps toward change and offers steady guidance throughout the process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Lori Houppert uses evidence-informed methods that are adaptable to online formats and to individual needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, helping clients build self-awareness, self-esteem, and stronger relationships by centering the client’s perspective and strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing the impacts of trauma and abuse, supporting emotional regulation, safety, and recovery through targeted strategies that address traumatic experiences.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Lori will collaborate with each client to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy modalities - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling, easier access for busy or geographically dispersed clients, and the ability to maintain continuity of care during life transitions. These options allow Lori and clients to focus on meaningful change while fitting therapy into everyday life.