Counseling Approach

My practice focuses on empowering the individual, couple, and family. I use various techniques and modalities depending on my client's needs. I am a solution-focused therapist who understands the impacts of systems and oppression in daily life. I am here to walk with and beside you while you navigate your time in therapy.

Lora Weed, MA, LMHC, MHP, CMHS, SUDP

My name is Lora Weed, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), a Washington State Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP), as well as a Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS). I received my Master of Arts in Counseling from St. Martin’s University. I am a Ph.D. candidate working towards my doctorate in leadership with a social justice lens. I am a neurodivergent therapist and lifelong resident of Olympia. I am a Mom, a self-described “nerd,” and a Harry Potter enthusiast. I consider the opportunity to work with you an honor and cannot wait to meet you.

I am a qualified clinical supervisor for counselors working towards licensure in Washington State. If you are a therapist seeking supervision or consultation, please get in touch with me for more information on available supervision services.

Modalities

*For more information on my therapy techniques, please click on each modality below.

strength based therapy

solution focused brief (sfbt)

Art Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Dance/Movement Therapy

Family Systems

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Multicultural

Narrative

Play Therapy

Positive Psychology

Structural Family Therapy

Qualifications & Certifications

LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL-STATE OF WA: LH60882630

LICENSED SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROFESSIONAL, STATE OF WA: CP60754873

MASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELING | St. Martin’s University 2016

Ph.D. IN LEADERSHIP | St. Martin’s University “All but Dissertation”