- Grief and loss
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress and anxiety
About Lorraine
Lorraine Helferich is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Maryland who helps people navigate grief, stress, anxiety, and major life changes. She brings a calm, compassionate presence and works with clients facing trauma, addiction, relationship difficulties, and caregiver strain. Her style aims to make space for honest conversation and practical steps forward.
She draws on six years as a licensed counselor and over a decade working in mental health settings to support people in crisis and during transitions. Lorraine combines person-centered conversation with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people notice patterns and try new responses. She also uses attachment-based and mindfulness tools to address relationship wounds and emotional regulation.
Sessions focus on collaboration. Lorraine helps clients set goals, try small experiments between sessions, and build coping skills that fit daily life. She pays attention to how past losses and attachment experiences shape present relationships and choices.
Her experience includes supporting people with mood disorders such as bipolar, those managing trauma and abuse, and people coping with stress related to caregiving, aging, or major change. Lorraine also works with clients who identify as LGBT and those navigating complex relationship or sexual culture concerns.
People who want a respectful, practical approach that blends listening with clear strategies may find her style helpful. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s matching and scheduling steps to set up an initial appointment.
She draws on six years as a licensed counselor and over a decade working in mental health settings to support people in crisis and during transitions. Lorraine combines person-centered conversation with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people notice patterns and try new responses. She also uses attachment-based and mindfulness tools to address relationship wounds and emotional regulation.
Sessions focus on collaboration. Lorraine helps clients set goals, try small experiments between sessions, and build coping skills that fit daily life. She pays attention to how past losses and attachment experiences shape present relationships and choices.
Her experience includes supporting people with mood disorders such as bipolar, those managing trauma and abuse, and people coping with stress related to caregiving, aging, or major change. Lorraine also works with clients who identify as LGBT and those navigating complex relationship or sexual culture concerns.
People who want a respectful, practical approach that blends listening with clear strategies may find her style helpful. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s matching and scheduling steps to set up an initial appointment.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current needs and reactions. In therapy this can mean talking about connection patterns and trying new ways of relating to reduce distress. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses straightforward exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build new habits for anxiety, mood, and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lorraine will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts tools over time, combining different approaches when that better serves the client's progress.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the practitioner’s profile does not list specific options here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time so work or caregiving duties are less interrupted. Talk with the therapist during the intake about practical preferences like call length, use of video, or scheduling windows so sessions match daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Lorraine address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and parenting difficulties, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and engaging, combining client-centered conversation with practical techniques to build coping skills and clarify goals.
What is her background and experience?
She has six years as a licensed clinician and has worked in mental health roles for about 13 years, supporting people through crisis and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted for remote work?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.