My Approach
Just for Fun
My approach blends evidence-based strategies with relational warmth, focusing on rediscovering identity, building resilience, and cultivating self-love. I integrate grounding and mindfulness to regulate emotions, CBT to reframe limiting beliefs, journaling for self-exploration, and boundary work to protect peace and energy. My approach evolves, just like the individuals I have the privilege to work with. I deeply believe that self-compassion is the spark that ignites meaningful change. Together, we’ll explore two core truths: balance is possible, and perspective-taking can transform everything.
I’m a Louisiana native who still believes there’s no such thing as too much hot sauce. My favorite color is periwinkle, because why not? I love classic poetry, bold self-expression, and the company of furry companions (I have four!). Outside of therapy, you might catch me singing in the car or sipping a LaCroix.
JUST FOR FUN
Hey, I'm tORI,
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Foley, Alabama, offering therapy both in-person and online across Alabama and Louisiana. I help people in high-stress, caregiving-driven roles (healthcare workers, parents, professionals navigating family strain) reclaim themselves from burnout and self-doubt. At the core, I believe healing is not just symptom relief, but rediscovering your authentic self and learning to bloom through life’s shifts.
Rooted in Purpose
Growing up just outside New Orleans, I witnessed the impact of housing insecurity and limited access to mental health care in my community. These experiences inspired my passion to become a therapist to help people feel truly seen, heard, and supported by themselves, so they can genuinely shine, no matter where they’re starting from.
The Road to Counseling
I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Millsaps College, where I also studied philosophy and religious studies. I later returned home to complete my graduate degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Counseling during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, which was a time that deepened my understanding of mental health needs in a rapidly shifting world.
Real-World Experience, Real-Life Insight
Before launching my private practice, I worked in a variety of settings including an:
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Inpatient hospital
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Residential recovery program
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Outpatient mental health center
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Medically assisted treatment (MAT) program
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Independent contractor in private practice
Through these roles, I developed extensive experience supporting individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, dual diagnoses, and codependency, as well as the silent burnout so many helpers carry.
When I Hit Burnout
Like many in the helping professions, I lost touch with my passions, relationships, and sense of self, trying to meet everyone’s needs but my own. That experience taught me that burnout isn’t just about exhaustion; it’s about losing who you are at your core while trying to be everything to everyone else. It also opened the door to deeper healing and to helping others do the same.
How I Help Today
I now blend my lived experience with evidence-based and research-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), self-compassion practices, trauma-informed care, and strengths-based approaches to help clients reconnect with their purpose and peace, while also helping you:
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Build emotional resilience and self-trust
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Practice boundary-setting with clarity and confidence
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Heal emotional wounds rooted in past relationships
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Unlearn perfectionism and people-pleasing habits
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Reconnect with your core self and worth