Lori Sinclair (she/her)

As an anxiety sufferer myself, I had tremendous motivation to master this topic. I have not only learned tools to take charge of my own anxiety, but have helped countless clients as well. I believe in holistic methods, as well as retraining the brain through cognitive exercises, and medication as an adjunct if a client feels it would be helpful.

Depression is one of the most widespread and significant mental health issues. The rates of depression have tripled since the pandemic first began. I can help clients navigate their way through difficult times, to positively reframe how they view their current situation, to guide & assist them in making appropriate changes in their lives and to reach their full potential in life.

As a parent of an adult child in the LGBTQ community, I have always taken a personal interest in these matters. I help clients who are struggling to figure out their gender identities or sexual orientation or who see themselves as non-binary. I help support those who have felt rejected by their families or are not out to them. I also strive to improve self-esteem of those who feel shame about themselves due to religious beliefs or unfair expectations that society placed on them.

I help clients incorporate more awareness of their thoughts, emotions, feelings, surroundings, and situations. This increased awareness helps them avoid destructive or automatic responses or habits. I also encourage clients to delve into breathing techniques, visualization and meditation. Mindfulness helps in reducing anxiety, depression, managing stress, improving sleep, emotional regulation, focusing, reducing fears, obsessive thoughts as well as physical pain.

I help teach clients to challenge and therefore change cognitive distortions. i.e., negative and irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes. This aids in improving one's behavior, coping skills, ability to problem solve and overall emotional regulation.

I use Therapeutic Coaching, which combines psychotherapy with coaching. I help clients to gain insight into difficulties they are facing and recognize cognitive distortions, irrational thought patterns, unconscious processes, and other causes of emotional distress. At the same time, I help clients set realistic goals, create action plans to achieve those goals, support and guide them along the way.