Lori Wenglikowski, LMSW

Lori Wenglikowski, LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), is a Michigan-based therapist who focuses on supporting adults facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood-related challenges. She combines compassionate, evidence-informed care with practical skills building to help people regain balance and manage daily stressors. Lori emphasizes resilient coping strategies and emotional wellness tools that clients can apply between sessions to promote lasting change.

Her practice is especially attuned to the needs of the LGBTQ+ community and adult clients, offering an affirming environment where identity and lived experience are respected. Using trauma-informed methods, Lori helps clients process difficult experiences and uncover pathways toward recovery and personal growth. She centers collaborative, client-focused work that honors each person’s goals and pace.

Through careful listening and guided skill development, Lori supports individuals in recognizing emotional patterns, improving communication, and cultivating self-compassion. Her approach aims to empower clients to build on their strengths and create sustainable, positive changes in their lives while she provides steady professional support along the way.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps clients identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical and skills-oriented, often used to address anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, focuses on building emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness. It can be particularly useful for mood instability, intense emotions, and improving communication patterns. EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, supports processing of traumatic memories by using guided attention to reduce the intensity of distress tied to past events.

Lori approaches treatment collaboratively, working with each person to determine which modality or combination of approaches best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She draws on client feedback and progress to adjust the plan over time, helping clients find strategies that feel manageable and meaningful.

Online therapy with Lori is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow clients to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments, and to continue therapeutic work from locations that are convenient for them. Licensed professionals can deliver work that focuses on skill building, emotional insight, and practical coping regardless of the setting.