What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“This was my first appointment with Lori, and I feel that it went really well. I felt comfortable to open up and she gave some great tips that I can use between now and my next session.”
Initials hiddenMore than 1 year agoVideo visit
About Lori Jespersen
Focus areas
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Depression
Dual Diagnosis
Affirming Therapy
Divorce Counseling
Work-Related Counseling
Anxiety
Drug Addiction
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Coaching
Existential
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Feminist
Culturally Sensitive
Forensic Psychology
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Lori Jespersen
Welcome. I am Dr. Lori Jespersen, PSY28173, a licensed clinical psychologist with a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University and a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz. I bring over 15 years of experience working extensively with individuals struggling with addiction, anxiety, and life stressors. My background spans psychiatric emergency settings, the California prison system, and private practice. I have a special focus on the LGBTQIAA+ community and have been honored to receive awards for advocacy in this area.
My approach
My clinical approach is rooted in Narrative Therapy, with an ear for listening to the stories of individuals and helping to decipher personal truth and experience from cultural expectations and oppressive narratives.
My focus
I work primarily with adults and emphasize the mental health needs of LGBTQIAA+ and marginalized populations.
My communication style
I tend toward honesty and frankness. My background in emergency settings has honed my respect for the severity of many presentations; so while I am kind, I am direct.
My journey to mental healthcare
I was always spiritual, even as a child, and once heard therapists described as the "Shamans of Secular Humanism." That stuck with me. Later, while attending law school, I engaged in my own family?s therapy and saw something profound in the work of the clinician. I changed the trajectory of my life?s work to focus on therapy as a path of the sacred.
My goals for you
I approach goal setting collaboratively. I genuinely view each individual as the expert in their own experience; I do not take an authoritarian approach, nor do I believe in telling you what to do. I am not someone who gives advice?I am someone who shines a flashlight while you explore, develop, and change.
My first session with you
First sessions are typically devoted to understanding the problem you are encountering, its origins, and your goals?therapy develops from this focus.
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Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Divorce Counseling
Postpartum Depression
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Divorce Counseling
Postpartum Depression
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Argosy University, PsyD in Clinical psychology
- University of California, Santa Cruz (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1013187194
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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This was my first appointment with Lori, and I feel that it went really well. I felt comfortable to open up and she gave some great tips that I can use between now and my next session.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
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Is Lori Jespersen accepting new patients?
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Can I make an appointment with Lori Jespersen online?
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What practice does Lori Jespersen work with?
Lori Jespersen works with Rula Health - L.A. East.
What are common reasons for patients to see Lori Jespersen?
Lori Jespersen frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Lori Jespersen on their profile.
What languages does Lori Jespersen speak?
Lori Jespersen speaks English.
How do patients rate Lori Jespersen in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Lori Jespersen. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.