Lori Maatta (she/her)

My Approach to Helping

We all get stuck, have blockages and having trouble seeing things clearly from time to time. Sometimes, we need a sounding board, a reflector, an observer, an impartial listener. You have struggled and suffered from emotional pain. Often, this pain originated in relationship to others in the past and gets perpetuated into your present and future. Together, we will reflect on your situation and your patterns. We will delve into you and look at your true self. We will also look at that part of you which is suffering. Suffering, whether emotional or physical, is experienced in the mind. We take a look at your thinking patterns. The mind can feel like a run-a-way train with feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. Through mindfulness and reflection, you will gain self awareness to help you discover the blockages and change your patterns.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Lori is a fully trained and licensed professional counselor credentialed through the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. She received her master’s in Counseling Psychology from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. She has over twenty years experience in mental wellness working with people from diverse backgrounds.