Lori Switanowski, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
La Verne, CA
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
I have been an LMFT for over 30 years and an adoptive mother for over 20 years. My practice is focused on supporting individuals, couples and families to heal from trauma and live happy, meaningful lives. The principles which guide my practice are: 1. The individuals and families who seek my help are doing the very best that they can to get by day to day, but need my support to build skills to be their best selves. 2. It is my responsibility to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment so that they can heal and thrive. 3. Everyone can live to be their best selves when provided with optimal support, guidance and resources.
Through my 33 years as an LMFT and adopted mother I have gained extensive knowledge in the following areas: trauma, grief and loss, attachment, adoption, parenting a difficult child, adolescence, couples and in addition working with multiple mental health disorders, including: ADHD, Bi-Polar Disorder, Anxiety, Self-Injury and Depressive Disorders.
Many times struggling with life's challenges can be very overwhelming and lonely. Throughout my personal and professional life I have had multiple cheerleaders there to encourage me that "It will be OK". Choosing the right therapist for yourself is important. I welcome your call to hear my voice and see if we are a good match. Wishing you the best!
License
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Professional associations
Education
Pepperdine University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$145 - $195Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Paypal
- Zelle
- Venmo
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Adoption & Fostering
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Bullying
- Depression
- Developmental & Intellectual Disorders
- Divorce & Separation
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Phobias & Fears
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Music Therapy
- Play Therapy & Sandtray
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Single Parents
- Autism
Faith-based specialties
- Christianity
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Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Early Childhood (0-4)
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English