- Stress and anxiety
- Career and workplace
- Trauma and recovery
About Lori
Lori Bateman is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in Alabama with 17 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety, facing trauma or abuse, struggling with motivation or self-esteem, or dealing with workplace and career challenges. Lori focuses on practical steps you can take and works with each person to set clear goals.
Lori treats people with respect and compassion and aims to make it easier to talk about hard things. She listens for what matters most to you and helps you build small, usable changes. Sessions focus on skills, planning, and understanding patterns that get in the way.
Her background includes long-term practice supporting people in crisis and guiding them through recovery and coping. That experience shapes how she helps with panic attacks, social anxiety, and communication problems at work or home. She also supports women who are juggling multiple pressures.
Lori works collaboratively to create a plan that fits each person’s life and goals. She helps people try new ways of responding to stress and practice tools between sessions. Progress is tracked against the goals you set together.
People who want straightforward, goal-oriented help with anxiety, trauma, ADHD-related struggles, or career stress often find this approach useful. If you want a therapist who emphasizes respect, practical steps, and steady support, Lori can help you figure out the next steps.
Approaches that guide online work and goals
Lori uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and symptom relief. One common approach she uses helps people learn concrete coping skills for anxiety and panic - it teaches breathing, grounding, and step-by-step exposure to reduce avoidance and build confidence. Another technique emphasizes problem-solving and goal setting for career and workplace stress - it clarifies priorities, breaks tasks into manageable steps, and builds routines that improve functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lori works with each person to weigh their needs, preferences, and goals, and then adjusts the plan as progress is made. Together you decide which techniques to try and how to measure small wins over time.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online care can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-in sessions when needed. Many people find that remote sessions still let them practice skills, get feedback, and move toward their goals while keeping therapy manageable within everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Lori address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, career difficulties, and ADHD. Additional focuses include panic attacks, social anxiety, communication problems, women's issues, and workplace concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused with an emphasis on listening and clear steps. She aims to build skills you can use between sessions and to tailor plans to your needs.
How much experience does she have?
Lori has 17 years of professional experience working with individuals and families in crisis. That history informs her work with people facing acute stress and trauma.
What credentials and location information should I know?
She holds the LICSW credential and practices in Alabama. The listing shows her professional credential as AL LICSW.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is shown during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I start a therapy process with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match you and set up the first appointment.