Lori LaskoskieLPC

Lori Laskoskie is a licensed professional counselor with three decades of experience in mental health care. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or struggling with self-esteem and relationship concerns. She is based in Texas and offers therapy in English.

Lori uses straightforward, evidence-based approaches to help clients manage intense emotions and day-to-day challenges. She pays attention to communication patterns and teaches practical tools for calming panic and reducing anxiety. She also supports people coping with chronic pain, illness, or postpartum depression by helping them find manageable ways to cope.

In sessions Lori focuses on clear goals and small, steady steps. She listens closely, reflects what she hears, and offers strategies clients can try between visits. The tone is respectful and conservative, aiming to match each person’s pace and preferences.

Her practice emphasizes building coping skills, improving communication, and addressing thoughts that keep people stuck. Lori helps clients notice unhelpful patterns and practice alternatives in real life. Over time the work is intended to reduce distress and increase the sense of control over everyday situations.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability. Fees vary by location and the service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Evidence-based approaches and what they do

Two common evidence-based techniques used in this practice include brief skills training for anxiety and cognitive work for mood. Skills training teaches breathing, grounding, and step-by-step exposure to reduce panic and high anxiety. Cognitive work focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and trying different responses to shift low mood and self-criticism.

Another useful approach is problem-focused communication work. That involves practicing clearer ways to say what you need and rehearsing conversations so interactions feel less stressful. This can be helpful when relationship problems or communication breakdowns increase daily strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they’ll try techniques, see what helps, and adjust the plan over time.

Practical benefits of online therapy include making sessions easier to fit into a busy day and reducing travel time. Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm available formats before booking. Online work can allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or audio-only meetings when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and timing so therapy fits into real life rather than adding extra burden.