Lori Gaffney (she/her)

LMHC
Accepting Clients

I currently have morning and afternoon appointments available, some are for biweekly options or can be weekly if flexible on times.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Clients that seek me out are often looking to develop healthier lifestyles and improve their emotional regulation, communication and stress management skills. They are particularly concerned with issues related to anxiety, depression, and trauma and how these concerns are impacting their relationships and daily functioning. Often, the clients that connect with me tend to be members of the LGBTQIA2S+, neurodivergent, nonmonogamous and/or kink/bdsm communities.

My Background and Approach

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and hold an M.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling and School Adjustment Counseling from Bridgewater State University. I have worked in a variety of settings and across all ages. I enjoy working in collaboration with my clients to identify their personal strengths and utilize them to bring about positive changes in their lives. I utilize various therapeutic techniques (including relational therapy, trauma regulation and integration process, brainspotting, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing) in an empathetic, inclusive and trauma-informed manner that is personal to my clients' needs and concerns. I am person-centered in my approach and as such, my methods are less structured and more focused on building a safe and trusting relationship with my clients.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe in allowing my clients to direct the path of treatment as much as possible. It's important to me to meet my clients where they are at and move at their pace. I also strongly believe that life requires a sense of humor and try to integrate that into my work with clients as appropriate. Being able to laugh with my clients while we work is a true joy in my opinion. I am a supporter/member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and also support anti-racist movements. I aim to create a safe space for my clients during this particularly challenging time that we are all facing.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Person-Centered (Rogerian) Relational Therapy Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Brainspotting

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Optum
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health
  • Tufts
  • AllWays Health Partners
  • Blue Cross blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $115 - 175/session

Reach out to Lori