Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
How Lorena works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- New Mexico
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Lorena
Lorena Griese is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and relationship or family conflicts. She also supports people dealing with self-esteem, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and the effects of trauma or compassion fatigue. Lorena works with first responders and people in the LGBT community as part of her focus areas.
She takes a straightforward, respectful approach in sessions. Lorena treats each person as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on.
Background and approach
She encourages small, practical steps that fit into daily life rather than long lectures or jargon. In therapy sessions she listens closely and asks clear questions to help people notice patterns and try new behaviors. She helps clients set concrete goals and tracks progress together.
Sessions tend to focus on skills for managing difficult emotions and improving communication with others. Lorena has five years of overall clinical experience and holds an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her work in New Mexico includes helping people cope with life changes and recover from trauma and abuse.
Getting started is simple: she guides clients through a short matching process and then schedules sessions that fit their needs. Lorena aims to make the first step feel manageable and supportive.
What Lorena works with
Everything Lorena lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Lorena's practice.
Approaches and online options for active change
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and clear goals. One common approach emphasizes learning emotional regulation and coping skills to manage anger, stress, and anxiety; this involves identifying triggers, trying specific calming strategies, and practicing new responses in daily life. Another helpful technique concentrates on improving communication and relationship behavior by teaching ways to express needs, set boundaries, and repair conflicts so interactions feel safer and more productive.Finding the right approach is part of the work and happens together. The therapist will discuss options, listen to your goals and preferences, and tailor techniques that fit your situation. This collaborative process makes adjustments along the way if something is not working.
Online therapy offers several practical advantages. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is difficult. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier for quick check-ins during a break. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to send notes, ask questions, or get short, on-the-go support between sessions. These formats increase flexibility and help people fit therapy into busy lives.
Questions people ask about Lorena
What concerns does Lorena help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and first responder issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are straightforward and practical. She treats clients as the expert on their own life and focuses on building strengths and small, manageable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with the concerns listed above.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMFT, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in New Mexico.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.