Lori Jespersen, LCP — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Lori!

I am a licensed psychologist who works with anxiety, mood concerns, addiction, and life stressors. My approach is collaborative and narrative-focused, shaped by work in psychiatric emergency settings, the prison system, substance use recovery, and private practice. Therapy with me is a steady, non-judgmental space to slow down and move forward.

My focus

I work primarily with adults, both individually and in couples therapy. I’m most comfortable supporting people navigating anxiety, mood concerns, substance use, relationship stress, and major life transitions. Many of my clients are high-functioning, reflective, and feeling stuck despite outward success.

My approach

My work is grounded in Narrative Therapy. I listen closely to the stories people carry about themselves and their lives, and we gently examine which of those stories are helping and which may no longer fit. Therapy is collaborative, practical, and focused on creating more room for choice and clarity.

My communication style

I bring an honest, grounded presence to sessions. My background in emergency settings has shaped a respect for the seriousness of what people carry, so while I am kind and non-judgmental, I am also clear and direct. Clients often describe the work as steady, thoughtful, and real.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to therapy by a long-standing curiosity about meaning, change, and how people endure difficult experiences. Over time, working in high-intensity settings clarified my belief in therapy as careful, human work. I’m driven by helping people reconnect with what matters and move forward with intention.

My goals for you

I approach goals collaboratively, with the belief that you are the expert on your own experience. Rather than prescribing solutions, I help clarify what matters, ask careful questions, and offer perspective as you explore, change, and move forward at your own pace.

Our first session

The first session is a chance to slow things down. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you in, what feels most pressing, and what you hope might change. There’s no pressure to have the right words. We’ll move at a pace that feels manageable.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Humanistic

Narrative

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Nippon Life Insurance Company
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University, SF Bay Area.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Lori Jespersen