Lorena Flores , LMFT

Lorena Flores is a California-licensed therapist with 20 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and life transitions. As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she brings extensive clinical experience to work with individuals managing emotional pain and major changes.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she customizes conversation and treatment plans to address each client’s unique needs. Lorena emphasizes practical coping skills and therapeutic support designed to empower clients to move toward a more fulfilling and happier life. Seeking change takes courage, and she views her role as a steady source of support and encouragement throughout that process.

In sessions she focuses on collaborative problem solving, helping clients build resilience and clearer communication while addressing issues such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, relationship and workplace concerns, and mood or anxiety symptoms. Her bilingual ability in English and Spanish also allows her to reach a broader range of people across California and beyond, including international clients who prefer therapy in either language.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Accessible Online Care

In her online practice Lorena uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical coping skills and emotional regulation. These structured, skills-based methods help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and mood symptoms by teaching concrete strategies for calming the body, reframing unhelpful thoughts, and improving day-to-day functioning.

She also employs trauma-informed approaches that prioritize safety and pacing while helping individuals process painful experiences and reduce the lasting impact of abuse or traumatic events. These approaches aim to support recovery and increase a sense of control over emotional responses.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lorena will work with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting techniques over time so therapy fits the client’s needs. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend methods to create a tailored plan.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, those who live far from providers, and clients who prefer different forms of connection. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care while addressing life changes, communication challenges, and ongoing mental health needs.