Lori L. Breeden-Gomez, M.S., LMFT, LPCC Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Professional Clinical CounselorAAMFT Approved Supervisor
Lori will help you explore solutions to the problems and challenges you are facing. Please call to discuss setting up an appointment.
Who We Are
Lori has held various positions in the mental health field, ranging from residential treatment facilities for children to outpatient mental health settings. While Lori was working in the residential environment, she was responsible for a caseload of 20 children and provided individual, family, and group therapy. Lori was also responsible for their case management needs and facilitating their return home to their families or foster care. While working in a residential setting, Lori had the opportunity to develop a group curriculum for sexually abused children.
Lori provides individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults, as well as providing therapy to couples and families.
- Are you struggling with the demands of work, kids, a spouse, or partner?
- Are you feeling overwhelmed at work/home and cannot manage the anxiety/depression?
- Do you and your partner disagree about how to parent the kids?
- Are you struggling with blending two families?
I will help you explore solutions to the problems and challenges you face. I know it can be a difficult decision to take the next step to wellness. I look forward to answering any questions that you may have regarding my services. Please call to discuss setting up an appointment.
What To Expect
What To Expect From The Therapeutic Relationship ?
Therapy cannot magically change your life. The relationship between the therapist and the client is the single most crucial factor in determining treatment success. Feeling comfortable with the therapist provides you with an opportunity to trust the therapist's abilities and allows you to get the most out of treatment. As a client, you are invited to question and clarify the nature of the therapeutic relationship as necessary. If you have not been in therapy before, you may feel initial discomfort about what happens during the therapy hour. Feel free to ask any questions about the therapeutic process, the course of treatment, or any other questions about the process of psychotherapy.
Why Utilize A Marriage And Family Therapist?
Marriage and Family Therapists are Relationship Experts!
You must understand that your therapist is licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Marriage & Family Therapist (MFC # 39712) and a Professional Clinical Counselor (LPC # 114). More specifically, Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT's) are relationship specialists who treat persons involved in interpersonal relationships. We are trained to assess, diagnose and treat individuals, couples, families, and groups to achieve more adequate, satisfying, and productive marriages, family and social adjustments. The practice includes premarital counseling, child counseling, divorce or separation counseling, and other relationship counseling. Marriage and Family Therapists are psychotherapists and healing arts practitioners licensed by the State of California.
As a practitioner in this field, I have had extensive training in working with children, adolescents, couples, individuals & families suffering from a variety of emotional and behavioral difficulties. The treatment modalities I utilize are eclectic in nature and are tailored to the individual, as well as the developmental needs of each client.
What To Expect In Treatment?
After a thorough assessment of your needs and the environment where difficulties may occur, a treatment plan will be established. The therapist and client will have an opportunity to collaborate in creating a treatment plan. As a client, offering your views and feedback empowers you to have an active role in your treatment. It is important for you to understand that developing an adequate treatment plan may take several sessions and will depend on the diverse needs of each client. The treatment plan will be revised as needed to meet your therapeutic needs. Psychotherapy requires your active involvement to change the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may be contributing to the problems that are bringing you to therapy. If at any time you feel uncomfortable about your treatment plan and the interventions used during therapy, you are encouraged to discuss this with your therapist.
If you haven't had a recent physical evaluation by your physician, it would be important to do so. There are a variety of medical problems that can profoundly affect your emotions and behavior. In establishing an appropriate treatment plan, it is helpful to rule out any medical conditions that may be impacting your behavior.
Get In Touch
Please feel free to contact us to book a session or to learn more information about our services.