About me

Understanding adolescents requires a unique individual who has not forgotten what it is like to have been a teen. Working with adolescents and young adults presents many challenges and is especially rewarding for me. With an authentic, straight-forward approach, I am able to establish rapport and gain the trust of this age group. I am familiar with many of the developmental issues of adolescence including the struggle to individuate, the social pressures to fit in and be accepted, and yet find one's own identity, the difficulty managing family relationships, and the desire for independence, yet the need to still rely on parents. I am skilled at helping teens navigate the challenges of these years while trying to help them discover what the future holds for them. I look forward to having a conversation with your teenager and helping them feel that someone understands.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Family conflicts
  • Parenting issues
  • Self esteem, Motivation
Also experienced in:
Anger management , Career difficulties , Depression , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Blended Family Issues , Codependency , Communication problems , Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 15

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

CT Psychologist 002879

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Lori VanMeter. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Feb 27, 2024 after therapy with Lori for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and coaching

She’s great

Written on Jan 27, 2024 after therapy with Lori for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd

Dr. VanMeter is incredible. I always feel better after talking to her. She knows exactly what points to hit to make me feel supported, and she checks in with me between sessions.

Written on Aug 22, 2023 after therapy with Lori for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning relationship

she's amazing

Written on Jun 23, 2022 after therapy with Lori for 2 months on issues concerning parenting issues, and anger management

She really was amazing to talk to.

Written on Jun 15, 2022 after therapy with Lori for 4 weeks

Dr. VanMeter works wonderfully with my teen. She is professional and hits all the marks that needs addressing while being empathetic. We are very happy with our choice in counseling.

Written on May 08, 2022 after therapy with Lori for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

She is a very good listener and she offers very good advice. My partner and I really appreciate her and everything she's done to help us better communicate in our relationship.

Written on May 05, 2022 after therapy with Lori for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coaching, and adhd

Dr VanMeter is a natural listener. She let me do all the talking and she repeated back to me what she thought she was hearing. Someone I intend to lean on intimes of extra stress in my life.

Written on Feb 05, 2022 after therapy with Lori for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

Talking to Dr. Van Meter is like talking to a friend. She listens, really hears, and offers helpful advice and tools. She always cross-checks to make sure her guidance resonates with me and fits my style/needs.

Written on Jan 31, 2022 after therapy with Lori for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning relationship

She is excellent and very helpful

Written on Nov 28, 2021 after therapy with Lori for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, and self esteem

Dr. VanMeter (Ph.). is amazing. She is very helpful and always has unique ideas. In the first couple of weeks I already saw a huge difference in myself thanks to her help. I have never felt judged or hopeless during the sessions. I would HIGHLY recommend.

Written on Sep 22, 2021 after therapy with Lori for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

I've only been speaking to Dr. Van Meter for a couple of months, but so far she's been above and beyond any other therapist experience I've had before. She makes sure to provide lots of options for communication, and she's very attentive and helpful with her suggestions, makes me feel like she's actually listening to what I'm saying before giving advice. Great experience with her so far, seems like an incredibly experienced counselor, highly recommend!

Written on Sep 14, 2021 after therapy with Lori for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Lori is an INCREDIBLE therapist, and I have benefited tremendously from our weekly sessions together. She is attentive and caring, has open ears and always thoughtful words in response. I truly feel fortunate to have been matched with her on teencounseling.com, and would strongly recommend her to anyone looking for support.

Written on Mar 23, 2021 after therapy with Lori for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

Dr. Van Meter helped me through the toughest time in my life and I don’t think I could’ve had the courage to do what I did without her constant support and guidance. I left an unhealthy situation and managed to stay away thanks to her. She responded quickly and at even ungodly hours on the weekend when I needed help. Forever grateful and highly recommend!

Written on Feb 12, 2021 after therapy with Lori for 2 weeks on issues concerning bipolar disorder, and adhd

Messaging Dr. Van Meter is like having another friend or support to speak too

Written on Jan 11, 2021 after therapy with Lori for 3 weeks on issues concerning self esteem

Dr. Van Meter is a great listener, and is really easy to talk to. I'm grateful I have been paired with her.

Written on Dec 19, 2020 after therapy with Lori for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Many thanks to Dr. Van Meter who helped guide our marriage into a positive direction. This guidance allowed for us to have a better understanding of each other, in addition to understanding our own selves better. More so, she provided tools that we will be able to use when the need arises. Dr. Van Meter is a valuable individual and a super resource for couples who are looking to resolve relationship issues and to have a happier and healthier relationship. Thank you Dr. Van Meter!

Written on Dec 14, 2020 after therapy with Lori for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem

It is still early on in my counseling with Dr. Van Meter but it has been nice talking to her. I feel like I have a friend helping me work through things. It’s just nice to have someone there to listen when I’m having a stressful day. It is also really nice to have someone support me and basically say “your thoughts are reasonable” or “I understand why that would stress you out”.

Written on Sep 26, 2020 after therapy with Lori for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Hands down one of the best therapists I've ever had. I feel like I'm talking to a friend which is nice. I can speak my kind and she gives e

Written on Sep 24, 2020 after therapy with Lori for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Dr Van Meter is extremely helpful, a great listener, and makes me feel comfortable when talking to her. I would highly recommend!

Written on Sep 22, 2020 after therapy with Lori for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Dr. Van Meter is very concerned with my well being. She is always checking in if she hasn't heard from me and I really enjoy that. I feel like she really cares for me and that is what I need in my life. I know that she will be available if needed and she is phenomenal at responding within a good amount of time- sometimes within 20 minutes. I also like that she is open to counseling the way that I feel most comfortable and is willing to work through my past counselors mistakes.

Written on Aug 10, 2020 after therapy with Lori for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

Dr. Van Meter has been extremely helpful over the last few weeks. Highly recommend!

Written on Aug 03, 2020 after therapy with Lori for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Dr. Van Meter is constantly listening to me and helping me think through a lot of situations in a better way, I find myself really testing and allowing myself to think things through before assuming the worst! She is a really great counselor and I highly suggest her!

Written on Jul 27, 2020 after therapy with Lori for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Dr. Van Meter is a very caring therapist that will not only listen to my feelings but understand them as well. If you are looking for a comforting person to be able to help you rationalize your thoughts she is the perfect match. For someone like me who just opened up to therapy it is great to feel that support system when I can’t get it from anyone else.

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