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Lori Bateman, LICSW

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationAlabama
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Lori

Lori Bateman is a licensed clinical social worker in Alabama who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, career challenges, and ADHD.

Background and approach

With 17 years of experience, she offers steady support for those navigating difficult periods and works collaboratively to develop goals that fit each person's situation. She approaches her work with respect, dignity, and compassion, guiding clients through a personalized treatment plan shaped around their needs and preferences.

Lori has helped individuals and families in crisis and aims to bolster motivation, confidence, and practical coping skills. She frames asking for help as a courageous step and remains focused on supporting clients through the therapeutic process.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Many clinicians use cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical skills for managing anxiety, panic, and workplace stress. These methods focus on changing thought-behavior cycles and practicing new coping strategies that can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Trauma-informed approaches emphasize understanding how past harm affects present reactions and safety, and they support pacing, grounding, and skill-building to restore a sense of stability and control. Such techniques are often paired with work on self-esteem and motivation to rebuild confidence after difficult experiences.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore their concerns, goals, and preferences and will adjust methods over time to find the best fit for each person’s needs. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment stays relevant and practical.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access care from where one is located in Alabama. These formats provide flexibility for scheduling, allow follow-up between sessions, and offer options for people who prefer shorter or more frequent check-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lori commonly address in therapy?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, career difficulties, and ADHD, along with related areas such as communication problems, panic, social anxiety, women's issues, and workplace challenges.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Lori emphasizes respectful, dignified, and compassionate care while collaborating with clients to create individualized treatment plans that reflect their goals and needs.
How much clinical experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with individuals and families in crisis and supporting people through a range of life difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LICSW credential and is licensed in Alabama with licence number AL LICSW 5260C.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Services are provided in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for remote therapy?
Sessions can be conducted through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy with her?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsPanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Alabama

Languages

English