LCSW, LICSW
Lori Rolf, LCSW, LICSW
- Experience18 years
- LocationMinnesota
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Lori
Lori Rolf is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW) with 18 years of experience helping people navigate stress, mood concerns, substance-related issues, trauma, and life transitions.
Background and approach
She draws on a mix of evidence-informed practices - including cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical skills, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and client-centered principles - to tailor care around each person’s strengths and goals. Lori emphasizes an empathic, accepting stance that centers the client's voice while also offering practical skill-building to address symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Working from Minnesota and holding licensure in both Minnesota and California, she has supported clients with a wide array of concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy difficulties, eating and self-esteem issues, compassion fatigue, bipolar challenges, and ADHD. Her practice also attends to women’s issues and LGBT-related concerns.
Lori approaches therapy as a collaborative partnership, creating individualized treatment plans and focusing on concrete strategies to help clients make meaningful changes and manage overwhelming emotions. She honors the courage it takes to seek help and aims to provide steady, compassionate guidance throughout the therapeutic process, helping clients build skills and clarity as they work toward their goals.
Approach-driven online therapy for practical change
Client-centered therapy emphasizes collaboration and listening, inviting clients to lead the goals while the therapist reflects, supports, and helps clarify priorities; this approach is useful when someone needs a respectful, validating space to explore concerns and decide the next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through structured exercises and skill practice, which can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills to manage intense emotions and improve relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process rather than a fixed starting point. Lori works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies as progress is made so the treatment fits each person’s situation.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and engage in short or long-form interactions depending on what feels most helpful for the client.
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Experience
18+ years
Licensed
Minnesota, California
Languages
English
What Lori can help with
Lori Rolf works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, anger management, depression, and compassion fatigue.
Lori has worked with individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, eating disorder, grief and loss, relationship issues, emotion management, stress, work/life balance, and trauma.
How Lori approaches therapy
Lori's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
Lori is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Minnesota.