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 Internal Family Systems (IFS) to explore the parts of you that hold self-criticism, perfectionism, or burnout, grounding and mindfulness for emotional and nervous system regulation, CBT to reframe limiting beliefs, journaling for self-exploration, and boundary work to protect your energy. My approach evolves, just like the individuals I work with. I deeply believe that self-compassion is the spark that ignites meaningful change, and together we’ll explore two core truths: balance is possible, and perspective-taking can transform everything.
Always drawn to the timeless beauty easily found in nature and books, I’m curious about how we foster emotional connections with others, and I’m constantly exploring new ways to nurture growth, little reminders that curiosity, connection, and self-care are part of everyday life.
JUST FOR FUN
Hey, I'm tORI,
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Foley, Alabama, offering therapy in-person and online across Alabama and Louisiana. I help high-functioning adults in caregiving or high-stress roles reclaim themselves from burnout, self-doubt, and perfectionism. At my core, I believe healing isn’t just symptom relief; it’s 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. These experiences sparked 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 completed my graduate degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Counseling from the Louisiana State University- Health Sciences Center (New Orleans) during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, 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 across diverse settings, including:
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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 supported individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, dual diagnoses, codependency, and 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 while trying to meet everyone’s needs but my own. That experience taught me that burnout isn’t just exhaustion, it’s losing sight of who you are at your core. It also opened the door to deeper healing and to helping others do the same.
How I Help Today
I blend lived experience with evidence-based and research-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-informed care, self-compassion practices, and strengths-based approaches. Together, we work to:
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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 sense of worth