Lori McDuff, LCSW

When we meet for your therapy session, you can expect me to be direct, empathetic, and collaborative space where you don’t have to perform, explain everything perfectly, or have it all “figured out” to be taken seriously. My style is person-centered and trauma-informed, which means I move at your pace, stay curious about your story, and work with you rather than on you. Together, we’ll make sense of how your past experiences and identities shape what you’re feeling now, and we’ll look for new ways of relating to yourself that are more compassionate, authentic, and sustainable. 

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a deep respect for the complexity of a client’s histories, identities, nervous system and family dynamics. I work from a psychodynamic and trauma-informed, psychodynamic lens, integrating skills associated with EMDR, CBT, acceptance-based, and emotion-focused work to help you process what’s happened to you while also building skills for the present. I specialize in working with adults including LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent clients. I pay close attention to creating space that feels actively affirming – not just “tolerant”. You’ll find that I’m transparent about the therapy process, that I name what I see with care, and that I hold your pain and resilience in mind at the same time. 

As an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10+ years’ experience. I offer therapy services to adults via in-person, telehealth, or both – whatever works best for you! Therapy sessions are typically 50-60 minutes and may be weekly or biweekly depending on your needs. I currently accept insurances and cash payments. We will start with an initial consultation to determine whether we are a good fit, discuss your therapeutic goals, fees, and scheduling. From there, we’ll decide together on a plan that feels manageable, realistic, and responsive to your life. 

Master of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, North Carolina

I have immediate availability for insurance and self-pay clients virtually in North Carolina and in-person in Hendersonville and Asheville. I have limited availability for sliding scale spots. 

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