- Direct conversational style
- Strengths focused
- Practical coping skills
About Lorena
Lorena Griese is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in New Mexico who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, and family conflict. She also supports those working on self-esteem, motivation, confidence, and parenting concerns. Her approach treats clients as the experts of their own stories and focuses on practical steps forward.
Griese emphasizes clear, respectful conversation in sessions. She frames challenges as problems to solve together and highlights clients' existing strengths. This direct style aims to make each session useful and focused on what matters most to the person in front of her.
With five years of experience, she has worked with people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue. She also pays attention to issues common to first responders and to people in the LGBT community. Her work centers on real-world coping skills and clearer communication at home.
Clients can expect a collaborative process that balances listening with practical tools. Lorena helps people set small, achievable goals and notices progress along the way. She encourages questions and adjusts her approach to fit each person's pace and needs.
Therapy with her aims to reduce day-to-day strain and improve relationships and self-confidence. She invites people to start by taking a first step and recognizes that reaching out takes courage.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques can be described plainly as tools people use in therapy. One common approach focuses on building practical coping skills. That work teaches ways to manage stress and anxiety day to day, practice self-care, and break problems into smaller steps that feel doable. Another useful approach emphasizes improving communication and relationships. It helps people notice patterns in how they interact, try different ways of speaking, and repair conflict in more constructive ways. This kind of work is often helpful for family conflict, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which techniques to try first. Adjustments are made along the way if something isn't working, so the plan fits the client's needs. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can be helpful because it fits into busy schedules, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to keep consistent appointments. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed and can make it simpler to schedule sessions around work or family obligations.Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lorena commonly help with?
She helps people managing stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, self-esteem, parenting issues, grief, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. First responder issues are also a focus area.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens closely and then works with clients to set practical, achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location should I know?
She holds an LMFT credential and practices in New Mexico.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.