Hello

I’M LORIEN WHITTEN, LCPC

They/Them

Life brings us a constant stream of transitions. It is often helpful to have support navigating these changes with grace. I would like to be a part of your journey and facilitate movement through these times with perspective, insight and self-awareness.

I use a variety of modalities in my practice, applying them thoughtfully depending on your individual needs. I am client-centered at heart and believe that we all have the answers we need within us. My role is to help you uncover your inner wisdom.

I embrace who you are and where you are in your life today. Much of my experience over the years has been working with LGBTQIA+ people in various stages of coming out to others and moving into themselves. My goal is to help you become connected with your authentic self. I look forward to supporting you on your path.

 MY APPROACH

 
More on how I support people with various specialties.

  • My primary focus is supporting those who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Within this community, many of my clients are on a gender journey. I support each person to more deeply connect with themselves. If a client is interested, I will help them get resourced with hormone replacement therapy, as well as write letters of support for gender-affirming surgeries.

    Other specialties include supporting people with some of the following:

    Anxiety

    Codependency

    Confidence/Self-Esteem

    Depression

    Grief

    Relationship Issues

    Sexual Abuse

    Spirituality and Spiritual Practices.

More about the communities I have experience serving.

  • Identifying as part of the queer community, I look to support those who also identify as LGBTQIA+. I also have experience working with people who identify as being in communities such as the following:

    Ethical Non-monogamous Relationships

    Kink

    Heterosexual

    Gender Expansive/Fluid

Modalities offered in my sessions.

  • I have found connection and trust between me and my client to be the most important “modality.” I strive to remain authentic, genuine, and approachable.

    Models of therapy I tend to weave into sessions are the following:

    Internal Family Systems (IFS)

    Person Centered

    Mindfulness

    Strengths Based

    Eco-Psychology

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

INSURANCE & FEES

Currently, I am seeing clients via telehealth; if weather and schedule permit, I am happy to meet you at some trails by my office for a walking session.

I am credentialed with the following insurances:

  • Anthem

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Community Health Options

  • Cigna

Please note: The above is not a guarantee of coverage, as each plan is specific to the individual. Please contact your insurance carrier for detailed information. 

For those who do not have the above insurances, prefer not to use insurance, or have a high deductible, my rate for a 50-55 minute appointment is $150.

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

I knew from an early age that I wanted to be a therapist, but I also knew that I didn’t want to do a traditional program. Connection with myself through nature and spirituality led me to Southwestern College in New Mexico, where I received my Masters in 2010. I uncovered aspects of myself through teachings from indigenous people, nature, ceremonies, and desert fasts.

Their motto at the time was “Raising consciousness through counseling.” This informs my practice, as I like to support people to more deeply connect to their authentic self.

I received my therapy license in Maine in 2011. After working as an out-patient therapist in a public school, I started my private practice in 2014.

I often draw upon my experiences working with adjudicated youth in a wilderness setting, direct service with teens in a group home environment, and providing sexual violence prevention, education, and support.

TESTIMONIALS
L.G.• PSYCHOTHERAPY PATIENT

“During one of the most difficult seasons of my life, Lorien was there for me, bringing compassion and practical help for my day-to-day struggles with anxiety, depression, and interpersonal relationships to each of our sessions. Their support helped to make the process of exploring my gender and, eventually, transitioning--at my pace, and in the ways that were right for me--feel possible.”

S.R. • PSYCHOTHERAPY PATIENT

“Even with how chaotic my life was, Lorien still remembers the important moments I have experienced. They have always had my best interests at heart, and have always been able to help me through my trying times. A very professional, very intelligent, and very caring person. I’m glad to have Lorien as my therapist.”

D.D. • PSYCHOTHERAPY PATIENT

"They taught me how to love myself and how to be grounded as a highly intuitive and empathetic individual. They are a very healing soul, and bring out the best in those around them. I sincerely don’t know who I’d be today without them.”

D.D. • PSYCHOTHERAPY PATIENT

“Lorien has been my therapist for over ten years, and has helped me tremendously. They provided me with the tools to overcome many obstacles in my life - varying from depression, social anxiety, body dysmorphia, issues surrounding intimacy/vulnerability and more."

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