Therapist profile
Lori Rolf, LCSW, LICSW
Minnesota
Licensed clinical social worker - Anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW, LICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Minnesota / 19065; LCSW, California / 119468
- NPI1407521479
- Experience18 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMinnesota
About
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Lori
Lori Rolf is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with credentials as LCSW and LICSW, practicing in Minnesota with 18 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and related concerns. Lori also focuses on women's issues and supports people facing career challenges, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
She uses a straightforward, skills-focused approach in sessions. Lori combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people recognize patterns, practice new responses, and manage intense emotions. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are added when they fit the person’s goals.
In practical terms she helps people break down reactions into manageable steps. That can look like identifying triggers, testing small behavior changes, and practicing calming techniques between sessions. She also works on relationship concerns and intimacy-related problems by clarifying communication patterns and building concrete tools for handling conflict.
Lori values a collaborative working relationship. She and the client set specific treatment goals and track progress. Sessions include skill building so people leave with techniques they can use in everyday life.
With many years of clinical experience across settings, Lori brings a mix of evidence-based methods and relational attention. She encourages realistic, stepwise change rather than sudden fixes. If someone wants help with anger, stress, or the ripple effects of trauma and loss, she offers focused, practical support.
How sessions work
How Lori's approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. It supports goal setting and keeps the therapist's responses grounded in the client’s priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions influence feelings. It uses practical exercises and short experiments to change unhelpful patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It teaches concrete skills for handling intense feelings and improving communication.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lori will work with the client to pick methods that match current goals and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time based on what is helping and what needs more attention.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats also let people focus on practicing in the context of daily life, such as trying a new communication skill and discussing it at the next appointment. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises to virtual work, keeping sessions practical and skill oriented.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and related issues including ADHD and women's issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and skills-focused. She combines client-centered work with CBT and DBT techniques to build practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working as a counselor and therapist in multiple settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Minnesota.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know whether video or other options are available for your needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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