Through the development of a strong therapeutic relationship, centered in authenticity, and warmth, my goal is to assist in your achievement of increased self-awareness and positive change. I strive to offer a collaborative, non-judgmental, and trusting environment where difficult emotions can be explored. Every individual is unique and I believe in empowering people to discover the solutions that work best for them.
Lori Tiemer
Areas of Practice AnxietyDepressionGrief/LossLife Adjustment/TransitionParentingPersonal Development/GrowthPTSDRelationship ProblemsSelf-Esteem/Self-CompassionSeparation and DivorceStress/BurnoutTraumaHealth/Medical ConcernsWomen's Health Counseling
|Autism|Child-Parent Relationships|Anger Management||Career/Vocation|Communication|Loneliness/Isolation|Pain Management|Panic Attacks|Phobias|Post-Partum Adjustment|School / Academic|Self-Injury|Sleep problems|
Approach
Although my approach is eclectic, based on each client’s goals and needs, I work from a trauma informed, attachment focused perspective. Many of my clients benefit from developing awareness of how past experiences, beliefs, and patterns within their nervous systems can influence current difficulties. I am EMDR trained and utilize this approach in working with a variety of concerns. Other approaches I have training in are emotion-focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, child-parent relationship training, and polyvagal theory/somatic approaches.
Lori’s approach integrates:
Attachment-Based Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
EMDR
Person-Centered Therapy
Psychodynamic
Trauma-Informed
Background
Lori is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists (since 2022) and holds a Master of Counselling degree.
Lori has experience working with individual adults across areas including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, health and illness (chronic pain), life transitions, personal growth and development, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, stress, trauma, and parenting.
Favorite Quote
“The hardest and most important lesson in life is to learn how to be yourself.”
— Lisa Dion
Wellness Matters Videos
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How Lori works with…
Adolescent / Teen
Through the development of an accepting and collaborative therapeutic relationship, teenagers can work through their concerns and experience personal growth. Depending on the teen’s preference, we may spend our sessions talking or incorporating different modalities such as art or sand tray therapy. Although much of my time with be spent with the teenager individually (if they are comfortable with that), it is also important that the parent(s)/caregiver(s) are involved (to an extent that does not intrude on the personal privacy of the teen). This may occur through individual parental consultations and/or parent/teen sessions, if appropriate. I have experience counselling teenagers dealing with a variety of concerns such as anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. I also have experience working with teenagers in group settings, counselling them on career and educational planning.Parent Consultations
Through a neurobiological lens, I support parents and caregivers in understanding the messages underlying children’s behaviour, helping them make sense of their nervous system responses and attachment needs. I also guide parents and caregivers in recognizing the signals within their own nervous systems, fostering co-regulation and strengthening parent–child relationships.Trauma/PTSD
I understand trauma through a neurobiological lens and often incorporate EMDR in my work. Emotional safety is prioritized through a strong therapeutic relationship and emotional regulation strategies. From there, distressing memories, sensations, and beliefs can be processed and re-integrated, supporting meaningful shifts in emotions, body responses, and thought patterns.Grief
Grief is a deeply personal and complex response to loss. I support clients in processing the emotional and cognitive aspects of grief, making meaning of their experience, and gently integrating it and reconnecting to their lives.We’ll help you find the right fit.
Our client care team works with each new client to ensure they are matched to the right therapist.
It’s essential to find a therapist who aligns with your unique needs and preferences. If you’re unsure where to begin, you don’t have to figure it out alone.