Lori Justice, LMFT, LCMFT

Lori Justice is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and depression. She brings 12 years of professional experience and a practical, down-to-earth manner that focuses on the person's strengths. Lori stresses that clients are the experts on their own lives and guides them through change at a pace that feels manageable.

She supports people who are coping with ADHD, abandonment concerns, attachment issues, and challenges linked to adoption and foster care. Lori also works with issues related to aging, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and communication problems. Her work includes helping people navigate commitment and control issues, blended family dynamics, and responses to disaster or trauma.

Her approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at addressing symptoms and improving daily functioning. Sessions emphasize practical tools, clearer communication, and building on what already works for each person. Lori frames change as a collaborative effort and helps clients set realistic goals for progress.

Lori is licensed in Missouri as LMFT and in Kansas as LCMFT and practices in Kansas. She conducts sessions in English. When starting, she encourages a straightforward conversation about current struggles and short-term goals to shape an individualized plan.

Taking the first step can feel hard. Lori offers a calm, supportive presence while helping people find usable strategies and stronger day-to-day coping.

How evidence-based methods translate to online work

Many clinicians use a small set of well-supported approaches to address symptoms and improve daily life. One common approach focuses on skill building - teaching practical strategies for managing anxiety, improving sleep, and handling stressful moments. This method helps people gain tools they can use between sessions to steady daily routines.

Another approach centers on communication and relationship patterns, helping people notice how they interact and practice different responses. That work is useful for reducing conflict, improving connection, and handling family or caregiving stress. Both approaches tend to be structured and goal-oriented, with clear steps to track progress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify needs, try methods that fit their goals, and adjust the plan if something does not feel helpful. This makes therapy a step-by-step effort rather than a one-size-fits-all promise.

For practical reasons, confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. It also gives flexibility for people juggling caregiving, work, or medical appointments while maintaining regular therapeutic contact.