- Client-centered approach
- 14 years experience
- Supports codependency issues
About Loren
Loren Buford is a licensed clinical social worker who centers therapy on the person in front of her. She uses a warm, listening-based approach to help people with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, and self-esteem struggles. Loren describes herself as practical and compassionate in sessions.
She brings 14 years of experience working with people navigating life changes and stressful seasons. Many clients seek help with issues such as codependency, communication problems, caregiver stress, and blended family concerns. Loren also supports people facing aging and geriatric transitions, career shifts, and challenges around intimacy and addiction.
In the room she focuses on building trust and clear goals. Sessions often involve talking through painful patterns, practicing new ways of relating, and trying short exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She encourages steps that fit into someone’s daily life.
Her methods include client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral ideas to spot and shift thinking, mindfulness to calm and focus, motivational interviewing for change, and narrative work to reframe life stories. These approaches are used together to match each person’s needs.
Loren aims to help clients find steadier ground and clearer self-direction. She works with people who want practical tools and thoughtful reflection to move forward. Those interested in beginning can use the site’s Start Therapy button to begin the match process.
How Loren’s Approaches Work in Online Therapy
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and working at the client’s pace. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflecting concerns and helping set goals that matter to them. This approach suits anyone who wants a gentle, respectful place to talk through problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify thoughts that keep them stuck and try new behaviors to change outcomes. It’s useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and patterns like codependency where thoughts and actions feed each other. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple practices to increase focus and calm. Short exercises help reduce reactivity and make decision-making clearer during stressful moments. Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. They adjust the plan over time based on what helps most. For practical matters, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and maintain continuity through life changes. It also allows checking in when a shorter conversation is needed or when a session needs to fit around work or caregiving demands.Areas of expertise
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Loren often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and related concerns such as caregiver stress, codependency, and blended family issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She practices a warm, client-centered style that combines listening with practical steps. Therapy often mixes reflection, skill practice, and goal-focused work.
What is her background and experience?
She has 14 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker helping people through life transitions and emotional struggles.
What credentials and location are listed?
Loren holds the credential LCSW and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with Loren?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.