Lori Pontious, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

“Lori is knowledgeable and well-rounded with her approach to problems. She has given me more hope in myself, as well as my ability heal and move forward. I am thankful for everything that I have learned from Lori so far, and I grateful for all the support that I have received from her.”

More than 1 year ago

“Lori is amazing, and this questionnaire is not amazing. Building therapeutic rapport takes time and it is not healthy for therapy patients to be asked to reflect in such simple terms on a complex therapy process via this very superficial survey. I find this borderline unethical and at the very least, terrible for rapport.”

More than 1 year ago

About Lori Pontious

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Dialectical (DBT)

Somatic

EMDR

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Lori Pontious

You may have been feeling as though you've been given life without an instruction manual. Relationships might be challenging for you, and in comparing yourself to others, you feel like something is missing-something that might explain how you end up with the "same person" over and over: the disrespectful, distant, controlling, or dismissive partner that the previously ideal one became after a while. This is a pattern that can occur with Complex PTSD, a common experience among many of the clients I work with, which can be addressed through psychoeducation and trauma therapy. You may also have other symptoms you think are simply "just how I am," such as dissociation, low mood or depression, anxiety, and hypervigilance about your own social behaviors-constantly overthinking, regretting, and shaming yourself for not doing or saying "the right thing." C-PTSD can co-occur with other disorders as well. The good news is, you can change. A trauma-informed therapist is a great first step on that journey. I hold a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Fresno, and I am committed to providing compassionate, trauma-informed care to support your healing and growth.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I always want to explore what's going on with a client - symptoms, concerns and past experiences in therapy, what worked, what didn't. Coming up with a general plan for addressing symptoms comes next.

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In-network insurances

Lori Pontious, LMFT has 200+ in-network plans.

More information on payments and coverage

Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Childhood Trauma

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Stress Management

Therapy

Childhood Trauma

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

California State University, Fresno, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1629193586

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

5.00

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Lori's training and experience as a trauma therapist has been immensely beneficial in my treatment.

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

Lori is knowledgeable and well-rounded with her approach to problems. She has given me more hope in myself, as well as my ability heal and move forward. I am thankful for everything that I have learned from Lori so far, and I grateful for all the support that I have received from her.

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

Lori is amazing, and this questionnaire is not amazing. Building therapeutic rapport takes time and it is not healthy for therapy patients to be asked to reflect in such simple terms on a complex therapy process via this very superficial survey. I find this borderline unethical and at the very least, terrible for rapport.

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Lori Pontious?

Generally, Lori Pontious has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Lori Pontious's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Lori Pontious accepting new patients?

Lori Pontious generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Lori Pontious's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Lori Pontious accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Lori Pontious online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Lori Pontious using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Lori Pontious work with?

Lori Pontious works with Grow Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Lori Pontious?

Lori Pontious frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Lori Pontious on their profile.