About Lori
Hi, I'm Lori.
I'm a LPC Associate and founder of True Courage Counseling.
I grew up in a small town in southern Louisiana in a family system that was complicated and often overwhelming. From a young age, I learned how to read the room, take care of others, and keep things moving forward—even when things didn’t feel steady inside. Like many of the clients I work with now, I looked capable on the outside while quietly carrying anxiety, self-doubt, and the effects of experiences that were never fully addressed.
I originally studied education and spent years working with young people in different settings. Over time, I realized that what mattered most to me wasn’t teaching content—it was helping people understand themselves. That realization, along with my own personal work around anxiety and childhood trauma, eventually led me into counseling.
- Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (Texas) Supervised by Mark Cagle, LPC-S
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor – Intern (LCDC-I)
- Training in trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, crisis counseling, and suicide prevention
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Why I Do This Work
I work primarily with older teens and young adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and the pressure to “figure life out” before they feel ready. Many of my clients are thoughtful, sensitive, and capable people who feel overwhelmed by expectations, unsure of their direction, or stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand.
Some are carrying obvious trauma. Others are carrying the quieter kind—the “not enough good,” emotionally confusing experiences that don’t always get named but still shape how you feel, think, and relate to others.
I believe healing happens through truth and courage:
- Truth — noticing what’s really happening inside, without judgment
- Courage — taking the next right step with support
Therapy isn’t about fixing you or rushing you forward. It’s about creating enough safety to understand your patterns, calm your nervous system, and make choices that actually align with who you are.
What It’s Like to Work Together
I use a person-centered approach and draw from evidence-based tools including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness. I also spend time teaching you how your brain and nervous system work, because understanding why you feel the way you do can be incredibly grounding.
Clients often describe our work together as:
I’m a good fit if you:
Are an older teen or young adult navigating anxiety, depression, or life transitions
Feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your direction
Want both emotional support and practical tools
Are open to learning more about how your nervous system works
Prefer a thoughtful, steady pace rather than quick fixes
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I May Not Be the Right Fit If You…
Aren’t open to reflection or learning
Are looking for someone to “fix” things without personal involvement
Are seeking therapy exclusively for children or older adults
Need in-person sessions at this time
Not Sure Where to Start?
If you’re unsure whether therapy is right for you, or what kind of support you need, we can talk it through together. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if working together feels like a good fit.
