- Calm thoughtful approach
- Practical problem solving
- Works with ADHD
About Lorie
Lorie Muellenbach is a psychologist who offers steady, practical therapy for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, anger, or ADHD. She practices in Arizona and brings nine years of clinical experience to sessions. Lorie writes plainly, listens carefully, and focuses on simple strategies that can be used between appointments.
Her work is collaborative and tailored to individual needs. She meets with teens, adults, and older adults to clarify what matters most and then builds steps to improve coping and confidence. Sessions mix emotional support with hands-on problem solving so clients leave with usable tools.
Lorie has worked across many life stages and understands how challenges change over time. She also supports people navigating neurodivergence, including ADHD and related learning or emotional regulation differences. That experience informs practical adjustments and realistic goal-setting.
Adoption and foster care is one of the areas she lists among additional focuses, and she addresses adoption-related concerns alongside other family of origin and attachment issues. Lorie also helps with grief, caregiver stress, obsessive thinking, panic, and mood concerns.
She holds licensure as a California psychologist and an Arizona psychologist and uses those credentials in her practice. Her style is calm and thoughtful, aiming to make therapy feel manageable and relevant to everyday life.
How evidence-based techniques guide online work
Many clinicians combine structured, evidence-based methods with supportive conversation. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new ways of responding; this helps with anxiety, panic, and mood problems by teaching practical skills to break upsetting thought patterns. Another useful approach emphasizes building routines, coping steps, and problem-solving skills to manage stress, anger, and caregiver strain in daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, strengths, and comfort level. That means trying techniques, adjusting them, and measuring progress together rather than assuming a single method will fit every situation.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the specific formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins between in-person visits. Different formats can also suit different needs - for example, phone sessions may be easier when bandwidth is limited, while video sessions allow face-to-face interaction and nonverbal cues. Ask about the options so sessions can align with your schedule and daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Arizona, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, anger, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, caregiver stress, mood disorders, and obsessive or compulsive concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is warm, calm, and collaborative. She combines emotional support with practical strategies clients can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with children, teens, adults, and older adults. That range informs how she adapts support across life stages.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as a California Psychologist 33283 and an Arizona Psychologist PSY-006099, and she practices in Arizona.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process of working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.