Lori Parrs , LMHC

Lori Parrs is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with eight years of clinical experience working across varied settings and with diverse populations. She focuses on helping people who are navigating eating disorders, compulsive overeating, exercise and food addiction, body image concerns, and self-esteem difficulties, while also supporting those coping with addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma or abuse, and other life transitions.

Lori uses a warm, accepting, and action-oriented style, tailoring treatment to each individual and meeting clients where they are in their stage of change. Her integrative, holistic approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with humanistic, solution-focused strategies to address both symptoms and underlying patterns that affect health and well-being.

She emphasizes practical steps alongside empathic support, helping clients build skills, clarify values, and make sustainable changes. Lori aims to empower people to move through fear and discomfort toward meaningful improvements in mood, relationships, and daily functioning. Those interested in working on eating-related concerns, addiction recovery, emotional regulation, or major life adjustments may find her approach particularly suited to their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their personal values and take committed action toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise. It is useful for managing anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with valued goals.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and unconditional positive regard, giving clients a safe space to explore feelings and make choices at their own pace. This humanistic approach is helpful for self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, teaching practical skills for emotional regulation and problem solving. CBT is often effective for anxiety, depression, and coping with stressful situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lori works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. She and the client will adapt strategies over time to find the best fit.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and schedules. These options support consistent care, allow sessions to fit into busy lives, and can help maintain continuity during life changes.