Lori Mcdunn, LPC-MHSP
Therapist in Tennessee
Lori Mcdunn is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider privileges (LPC-MHSP) practicing in Tennessee.
- License 0000005252 · Tennessee Expires November 2027
- NPI 1396169520 · national registry
- Experience and languages 10+ years in practice English
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About Lori
Lori Mcdunn is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider privileges (LPC-MHSP) practicing in Tennessee. She brings ten years of clinical experience to people seeking help with relationships, anxiety, trauma, mood differences, and life transitions. Lori aims to create a calm space where people can talk about painful experiences and start to rebuild routines that feel manageable.
Her background includes a Master of Education in Counseling and Human Services, and she is pursuing a PhD in Clinical Sexology.
Background and approach
That academic path informs her careful attention to intimacy-related concerns, sexual trauma, and questions about identity and desire. She also has experience supporting people who identify as LGBTQ and those connected to military service. Lori uses a blend of practical approaches in sessions.
She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. She also incorporates parts of the Gottman Method when addressing relationship skills and patterns. Sessions are person-centered and strengths-based.
Lori listens first, then helps people set small, realistic goals for change. She offers concrete tools for anxiety, sleep, and coping with mood swings or substance struggles. She offers multiple online formats for therapy and works with people facing grief, parenting strain, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Lori encourages those who are ready to take the next step to try a simple intake process and schedule a first meeting.
Credentials
- LPC-MHSP (Tennessee)
- License 0000005252 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1396169520 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Lori lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Lori names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Lori names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How Lori’s Approaches Work Online
Lori uses practical approaches that adapt well to online work. The Gottman Method focuses on communication skills, managing conflict, and rebuilding friendship in relationships; it helps couples learn specific routines and exercises to reduce arguing and increase connection. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward what matters most, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood regulation.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lori listens to each person's situation, goals, and preferences and then suggests techniques that fit those needs. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as work progresses so the treatment stays practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are helpful for in-depth sessions and working on relationship exercises, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for short check-ins, live chat can support focused problem-solving, and text messaging is useful for ongoing coaching and reminders. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and maintain continuity over time.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Lori commonly address?
Lori helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, addictions, grief, and parenting strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She adopts a person-centered, strengths-based style and combines practical skills work with values-focused tools to help clients make steady changes.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has ten years of clinical experience, holds a Master of Education in Counseling and Human Services, and is pursuing a PhD in Clinical Sexology.
Where is Lori licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LPC-MHSP in Tennessee and provides services to people in that region as part of her practice.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She meets with clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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