- Guilt and shame work
- Communication problems
- Attention and memory
About Lorie
Lorie Mangen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 10 years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBTQ related concerns, trauma and PTSD, and attention and memory struggles. She also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, questions about life purpose, and self-love.
Lorie keeps sessions straightforward. She invites people to talk about what they are feeling and thinking. She focuses on practical steps to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Conversations are direct and grounded in real-life concerns rather than abstract theory.
Her background includes a decade of work with people facing trauma and substance-related problems. That experience shapes how she notices patterns in thinking and behavior. She pays attention to how past events affect current reactions and relationships.
Lorie helps clients name difficult emotions like guilt and shame and look at the moments that keep those feelings active. She helps people practice different ways of responding to triggers and stresses. Skills may include breath or grounding strategies, organizing tasks to reduce overwhelm, and clearer ways to express needs.
She encourages short, focused goals so progress can be measured. Sessions can cover coping tools, communication practice, and planning for changes outside therapy. Before booking, confirm the current session formats offered by Lorie to make sure they fit your needs.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques typically used for the issues listed include trauma-focused approaches and skills-based strategies. A trauma-focused method helps people identify how past events continue to shape feelings and reactions, and then practices ways to respond differently. Skills-based approaches teach concrete tools for stress, anxiety, attention, and managing urges related to addictions, such as breathing, grounding, and planning steps to reduce overwhelm.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to pick or adapt methods that match the person's current needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying tools, checking what helps, and changing course when something does not fit.
Confirm session formats with the therapist before booking since the profile does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and remove travel time so more energy is available for the work itself. Many people find remote sessions help them practice skills in real-life settings between meetings, but confirm which formats are offered before scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt or shame?
She works with guilt and shame alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and LGBTQ related issues. The profile lists guilt and shame as an additional focus area.
How does she approach someone stuck in shame?
She uses straightforward conversation and practical steps to name difficult emotions and practice new responses. Sessions emphasize skills you can try between meetings.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has 10 years of professional experience, including work with trauma, PTSD, and substance-related problems that inform her approach.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients according to the profile.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.