Lori Parrs, LMHC

Lori Parrs is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional based in Florida, bringing eight years of counseling experience to her work with diverse populations and clinical settings. She has developed focused expertise supporting people with eating disorders, compulsive overeating, exercise and food addiction, body image and self-esteem concerns, as well as addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma and other life challenges.

Her therapeutic manner is warm, accepting, and action-oriented, shaped by an integrative, holistic philosophy that draws on cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and solution-focused techniques. Lori meets clients where they are in the stage of change and tailors treatment to each person’s unique needs, preferences, and goals. That individualized approach includes practical skills building while also attending to underlying emotions and relational patterns that contribute to symptoms.

Change can feel difficult and uncertain, and Lori frames that process as an opportunity for growth and greater well-being. She aims to empower clients with tools and support to move toward meaningful, sustainable progress, and she welcomes the chance to collaborate with individuals ready to take the next step in their recovery and personal development.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Lori Parrs often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered principles into online work to meet individual needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn practical skills to accept difficult emotions while committing to actions that align with what matters most; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and persistent struggles with behavior patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more adaptive strategies - it is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, eating-related concerns, and substance use. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathic relationship where the therapist supports the client's own capacity for growth and self-discovery, which can be especially helpful for self-esteem, relational issues, and trauma recovery.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Lori works together with each client to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative stance helps tailor interventions and adjust strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow people to access licensed professionals from their own environments, accommodate busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions. These options make it easier to receive consistent support while adapting the format to what feels most manageable for the client.