Lori Mcdunn, LPC-MHSP
Trauma-focused support for meaningful change
- Strengths-based trauma care
- Adults children couples
- Religious trauma support
About Lori Mcdunn
Lori Mcdunn is a trauma-focused therapist with 10 years of experience supporting a wide range of clients. She works with adults and children, individuals and couples, servicemembers, and members of the LGBTQAI community, with an overall goal of helping people move toward greater peace, joy, and day-to-day steadiness.
Her work is strengths-based and attentive to the ways past experiences can shape self-worth, relationships, and coping. Lori brings particular care to concerns related to religious trauma and sexual assault survivorship, offering an objective space to talk through difficult events and the guilt or shame that can linger afterward. Her approach emphasizes helping clients loosen the grip of what happened and build a life that feels more workable and fulfilling.
Lori holds an M.Ed. in Counseling and Human Services, a graduate degree focused on counseling skills and helping people navigate emotional and life challenges, and she is pursuing a PhD in Clinical Sexology. Please note that she does not write letters for LOA.
Her work is strengths-based and attentive to the ways past experiences can shape self-worth, relationships, and coping. Lori brings particular care to concerns related to religious trauma and sexual assault survivorship, offering an objective space to talk through difficult events and the guilt or shame that can linger afterward. Her approach emphasizes helping clients loosen the grip of what happened and build a life that feels more workable and fulfilling.
Lori holds an M.Ed. in Counseling and Human Services, a graduate degree focused on counseling skills and helping people navigate emotional and life challenges, and she is pursuing a PhD in Clinical Sexology. Please note that she does not write letters for LOA.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lori Mcdunn have?
Lori Mcdunn has 10 years of experience.
Is Lori Mcdunn a licensed therapist?
Yes. Lori Mcdunn is licensed as an LPC-MHSP in Tennessee (TN LPC-MHSP 0000005252).
In which languages does Lori Mcdunn provide therapy?
Lori Mcdunn provides therapy in English.
Where is Lori Mcdunn located?
Lori Mcdunn is located in Tennessee.
How can I work with Lori Mcdunn as my therapist?
You can work with Lori Mcdunn through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to get support in a format that fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Lori Mcdunn work with international clients?
Yes. Lori Mcdunn works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lori Mcdunn cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapy Approaches That Translate Well Online
Lori Mcdunn draws from evidence-informed approaches that can be used effectively in online therapy to support concerns like stress, anxiety, trauma-related experiences, relationship challenges, and self-esteem.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another. It helps clients notice unhelpful patterns and practice more balanced ways of thinking and responding, especially when worry, low mood, or day-to-day stress starts to take over.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, handling conflict, and staying grounded during difficult moments. It can be especially useful for building distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and healthier communication.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients make room for difficult internal experiences while reconnecting with personal values. The emphasis is on taking meaningful steps forward, even when life feels complicated or painful.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lori collaborates with clients to choose strategies that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting over time as therapy progresses.
Online therapy also makes support more accessible. Sessions can happen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexible ways to stay engaged with therapy across busy schedules, travel, or changing routines.