Have you survived a childhood of emotional neglect? Emotional neglect in childhood can lead to a great deal of confusion in adult life. Aftereffects may include a drive to prove oneself through over-achievement, excessive self-doubt and criticism, and a disconnection from one's own needs. These aftereffects can be exacerbated if one or both parents were narcissistic. For many women, providing care-giving in relationships is not a choice; it is our sole identity. It may be the only way we feel valued. Together, let's resolve the grief and loss surrounding your history, so that you can live to your full potential, find inner harmony and peace.
Providing virtual and phone sessions in Colorado and Arizona.
I work primarily with adult women with histories of emotional neglect and trauma. I have expertise in the areas of bereavement and loss, PTSD, and alcoholic family systems. I have also studied with Karyl McBride, author of Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers.
I am also the author of a fictional memoir. Mother Load is the story of Pamela, a young woman who suffered emotional neglect in her relationship with her adoptive mother. If you love to read and you'd like to immerse yourself in a novel that details my work, you can visit the website at Lori Bennett Books dot com.
Most people begin psychotherapy at a point in their lives when what they have been doing in the world is no longer working for them. They would like to find alternative ways to think, act, feel, communicate, and perceive themselves, but do not have the tools to discover those alternatives on their own. Many people also go through life with unresolved losses that can affect their behaviors and attitudes about others. I am very familiar with helping people to examine their relationship struggles and patterns, and to create positive changes through increased communication and connection.
It has always been my privilege as a psychotherapist to assist clients to reach their goals and empower themselves to live to their full potential.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Isolation / loneliness, Narcissism, Post-traumatic stress, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
AZ LCSW LCSW-22229
CO LCSW CSW.00992969
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Lori Bennett. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She holds me accountable when needed and makes me see the good things I added to my past relationships. She great!
Written on Nov 15, 2023 after therapy with Lori for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Lori is very responsive, and very very kind! She has lots of tools, ideas and asks great questions. I highly recommend her for anyone seeking help!
Written on Oct 21, 2023 after therapy with Lori for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
