Dr. Lori Dougherty, LMFT

Compassionate couples and substance use counselor

Couples and family focus
Trauma and addictions support
Evidence based methods

About Dr. Lori Dougherty

Dr. Lori Dougherty is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Colorado who brings a collaborative, strengths-focused approach to couples, marriage, and substance use work. With ten years of clinical experience, she has supported people facing depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, life transitions, and challenges related to substance use. Her practice emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change and recovery, creating a space where clients feel understood and respected.

She operates from the belief that people possess the capacity to heal and grow, and she treats therapy as an opportunity to uncover practical tools that support personal and relational progress. Dr. Dougherty customizes interventions to each client, integrating client-centered principles and elements from dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, solution-focused techniques, and motivational interviewing. In sessions she blends guidance with coaching to help clients identify strengths, try new approaches, and develop sustainable skills for navigating complex life situations.

Dr. Dougherty approaches each case with empathy and clear goals, prioritizing the client’s concerns and collaboratively shaping treatment plans. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek support and stands ready to partner with individuals and couples who are prepared to take the next step in their healing and growth.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also Specializes In

Trauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteem

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposePost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Lori Dougherty have?

Dr. Lori Dougherty has 10 years of clinical experience.

Is Dr. Lori Dougherty a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CO LMFT MFT.0001634.

In which languages does Dr. Lori Dougherty provide therapy?

Dr. Lori Dougherty provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Lori Dougherty located?

Dr. Lori Dougherty is located in Colorado.

How can I work with Dr. Lori Dougherty as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Lori Dougherty through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Lori Dougherty work with international clients?

Dr. Lori Dougherty does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Lori Dougherty 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 that helps 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dr. Lori Dougherty uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where clients' perspectives guide the work; this approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and tailoring interventions to individual goals, which is helpful for relationship concerns and life transitions.

She also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop more effective coping strategies; CBT is often useful for treating anxiety, depression, and patterns that contribute to substance use.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are incorporated to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially beneficial for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Dr. Dougherty works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She partners with clients to try strategies, monitor progress, and adjust the plan as goals evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy lives. Dr. Dougherty provides sessions by video call, by phone, and through live chat or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit consistent care into a range of schedules and settings. These options increase access to ongoing support and allow therapy to continue when in-person meetings are not feasible, while preserving the collaborative, skills-based work central to her practice.

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