Photograph of Lorene Smith, Licensed Clinician

Lorene Smith

She/her
Lorene
is a therapist at Two Chairs.
Lori is a person-centered, strength-based therapist and licensed clinical social worker. She often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and narrative therapy to support people working through depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, loss, and relationship challenges. As someone with lived experience in the BIPOC community, Lori understands how important it is to have access to care that feels culturally sensitive and affirming. Lori has a special passion for supporting women as they navigate the unique challenges that can come with seeking mental health support. Most of all, Lori wants to create a safe, supportive space where people can feel truly heard, respected, and empowered to grow.
Lori enjoys watching movies, going to music concerts, being out in nature, hot yoga, spending quality time with friends and family and watching people have fun.

License Information

Education and Experience

  • Lori is a licensed clinical social worker who received her Master's in Social Work from University of Southern California.

Modalities

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Interpersonal Therapy for Depression (IPT)

Clinical Issues

Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Cultural or Racial Identity
Childhood Challenges
Weight Management
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Relationship Difficulties
Sex/Intimacy
Life Transitions
Sleep or Insomnia

Specialties

Religion
Spirituality
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Older Adults
Immigrants/Refugees