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Lorena Griese

Lorena Griese, LMFT

Therapist in New Mexico

Compassionate therapist focused on self esteem

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5 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

  • Strengths-based approach
  • Practical skills
  • Accepts international clients

About Lorena

Lorena Griese is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict. She also supports clients dealing with low self-esteem, motivation struggles, grief, trauma and compassion fatigue. Lorena works with people who are navigating intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, depression, and life changes. She welcomes English-speaking clients and accepts international clients.

Lorena views each person as the expert on their own life. She focuses on practical steps and strengths clients already bring. In sessions she listens, asks clear questions, and helps people try approaches that fit their goals. Her aim is to make therapy feel manageable and relevant to everyday life.

With five years of clinical experience as an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Lorena draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She pays attention to how relationships, stress, and past experiences shape current struggles. That helps when addressing trauma, grief, or compassion fatigue.

Lorena emphasizes collaboration and gradual progress. She helps people set small, achievable goals and notices changes between sessions. This steady approach is useful for self-esteem work, rebuilding confidence, and managing anxiety.

Located in New Mexico, Lorena supports clients through accessible, realistic therapy focused on what matters most to them. She encourages anyone who feels stuck to take the next step and explore whether therapy could help.

How evidence-based approaches guide online care

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often focus on practical skills and real-life change. One common approach teaches people to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, helping with anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem by practicing new responses to everyday situations. Another approach emphasizes understanding how relationships and past experiences affect current reactions, which helps with intimacy issues, grief, and trauma-related problems.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying techniques together, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It may eliminate travel time and allow appointments during a workday break or from a more convenient location. Because the original profile does not specify session formats, confirm the available options before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled and delivered. Many people find that remote sessions help them maintain consistency and apply new skills in real-world settings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

First responder issues

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

New Mexico

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lorena help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, self-esteem and motivation issues, trauma and grief, depression, anger, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and first responder issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens, highlights strengths, and helps clients try practical steps toward their goals.

What is her clinical background?

She has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individual concerns like anxiety, relationships, and self-esteem.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds an LMFT credential and practices in New Mexico.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How does session cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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