Lori Brinkley, LCSW
Warm, direct LCSW focused on relationships
- Trauma and relationship work
- Parenting and co-parenting support
- Mindfulness and CBT tools
About Lori Brinkley
Lori Brinkley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 23 years of clinical experience helping people navigate trauma, grief, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and major life transitions. She works with individuals and families facing issues such as trauma and abuse, depression and anxiety, postpartum adjustment and postpartum stress, co-dependency, adult children of alcoholics, parenting and co-parenting after divorce, boundary-setting, and the complexities of blended families and adoption. She also supports busy professionals, members of the sandwich generation caring for children and aging parents, adoptees processing adoption-related trauma, and couples who feel disconnected. Lori offers a distinctive option called "couple's counseling for one" in which she meets with the willing partner to build skills, boundaries, and communication strategies when the other partner is not ready or willing to participate.
Lori's therapeutic style is warm and nurturing while also being direct and willing to challenge unhelpful patterns when needed. She blends humor with practical intervention and believes that progress comes from both support and honest, sometimes confronting work. As an advanced generalist she draws on a variety of tools, with a strong emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, strengths-based problem solving, and trauma-focused approaches. She also integrates dialectical behavior strategies and solution-focused techniques tailored to each person's needs.
Outside of her clinical work Lori is a mother of two college-aged children and finds restoration in outdoor time, especially at the beach. She enjoys suspense novels and character-driven films, and has come to appreciate franchises like Star Wars and the Avengers through family viewing. An avid traveler and waterfall hunter, she recalls completing a Tough Mudder event as a meaningful experience of facing fears and building resilience. Lori approaches therapy with an appreciation for life's mix of beauty, stress, joy, and loss, and aims to help clients gain understanding, validation, and new perspectives so they can move toward their goals and greater well-being.
Lori's therapeutic style is warm and nurturing while also being direct and willing to challenge unhelpful patterns when needed. She blends humor with practical intervention and believes that progress comes from both support and honest, sometimes confronting work. As an advanced generalist she draws on a variety of tools, with a strong emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, strengths-based problem solving, and trauma-focused approaches. She also integrates dialectical behavior strategies and solution-focused techniques tailored to each person's needs.
Outside of her clinical work Lori is a mother of two college-aged children and finds restoration in outdoor time, especially at the beach. She enjoys suspense novels and character-driven films, and has come to appreciate franchises like Star Wars and the Avengers through family viewing. An avid traveler and waterfall hunter, she recalls completing a Tough Mudder event as a meaningful experience of facing fears and building resilience. Lori approaches therapy with an appreciation for life's mix of beauty, stress, joy, and loss, and aims to help clients gain understanding, validation, and new perspectives so they can move toward their goals and greater well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lori Brinkley have?
Lori Brinkley has 25 years of experience.
Is Lori Brinkley a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: NC LCSW C004200.
In which languages does Lori Brinkley provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Lori Brinkley located?
She is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Lori Brinkley as my therapist?
You can work with Lori Brinkley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lori Brinkley work with international clients?
Lori Brinkley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lori Brinkley cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Online Therapy Fit Your Life?
Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely truly helps. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - online therapy is an effective alternative to traditional in-person work and can offer comparable outcomes for those issues.One of the most practical benefits is flexibility - clients can connect in the way that best suits their schedule and comfort, choosing video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility often makes it easier to maintain consistency in care and to fit therapy into busy lives.
Licensed professionals provide online care, and individuals may choose to switch therapists at any time if they would like a different fit. Working with a therapist remotely can be a convenient route to gaining skills, support, and perspective while accommodating the demands of everyday life.