Dr. Lori Dougherty, LMFT

Colorado · 10 years in practice

Dr. Lori Dougherty uses EMDR alongside other proven approaches to help people move past traumatic memories and reduce their hold on daily life.

License and registration

LMFT, Colorado: MFT.0001634 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1497295745 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Lori

Dr. Lori Dougherty uses EMDR alongside other proven approaches to help people move past traumatic memories and reduce their hold on daily life. She is a Colorado-based licensed marriage and family therapist with 10 years of clinical experience.

Dr. Dougherty listens closely and treats each person with respect and calm attention. She focuses on clear, practical steps people can use between sessions.

Common concerns she helps address include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, substance use, relationship and intimacy challenges, parenting strain, and issues tied to family of origin.

Background and approach

She also works with people facing abandonment wounds, infidelity, jealousy, and problems with control or impulsivity. Her style blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and EMDR. Sessions center on what the individual wants to change and on building skills that fit daily life.

The therapist helps clients notice thought patterns, try small behavior changes, and practice new ways of managing strong emotions. Dr. Dougherty aims to create a steady, trusting working relationship.

She often acts like a coach and guide while helping people identify strengths they already have. The process is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. People who reach out can expect straightforward communication and practical tools.

The focus is on making progress that feels useful between sessions and on helping clients regain a sense of control over their choices.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Lori lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Abandonment
Blended family issues
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Jealousy
Life purpose
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Women's issues

Approaches Lori names

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Online support

EMDR, skills work, and online therapy options

Dr. Dougherty blends EMDR with cognitive behavioral work and client-centered methods to help people process painful memories and change patterns that keep them stuck. EMDR aims to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories so they interfere less with daily life. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes to improve mood and functioning. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a collaborative relationship that guides what work comes next.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences and then suggest approaches to try. That collaboration helps decide whether EMDR, skill-building with CBT or DBT techniques, or mindfulness practices will best support progress.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face work similar to an office visit. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or to have frequent brief support. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Dougherty address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, self-esteem, and related concerns such as abandonment, codependency, infidelity, and post-traumatic stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is collaborative and practical, blending client-centered listening with CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and EMDR to build skills and process difficult memories.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 10 years of professional experience working with people on a range of mental health and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Colorado and holds a CO LMFT credential.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; services are offered to people within the therapist's regional scope.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to meet.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

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