Lori Rolf, LCSW, LICSW
Empathic clinical social worker for life transitions
- CBT and DBT informed
- Relationship and family focus
- Women's issues advocate
About Lori Rolf
Lori Rolf is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience supporting adults through a wide range of life challenges. She holds both LCSW and LICSW credentials - professional licenses that authorize clinical social work practice in California and Minnesota - and brings a steady, empathic presence to therapeutic work. Her background includes helping people manage depression, anxiety, substance use concerns, eating disorders, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, emotion regulation, stress and work-life balance, trauma and abuse, and other complex issues such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, and intimacy-related concerns.
Lori emphasizes a collaborative, skills-focused approach shaped by cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior strategies alongside solution-focused and relational-cultural perspectives. She frames therapy as a partnership that honors each person’s experiences and choices, working from individualized treatment goals while teaching practical tools to create meaningful change. Her style is accepting and compassionate, with attention to boundaries, coping skills, and building resilience over time.
Clients seeking support for addictions, compassion fatigue, eating or self-esteem issues, career challenges, or life transitions will find an approach that combines clinical skill with human warmth. Lori values the courage it takes to begin therapy and considers it a privilege to accompany people as they work toward greater balance and well-being.
Lori emphasizes a collaborative, skills-focused approach shaped by cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior strategies alongside solution-focused and relational-cultural perspectives. She frames therapy as a partnership that honors each person’s experiences and choices, working from individualized treatment goals while teaching practical tools to create meaningful change. Her style is accepting and compassionate, with attention to boundaries, coping skills, and building resilience over time.
Clients seeking support for addictions, compassion fatigue, eating or self-esteem issues, career challenges, or life transitions will find an approach that combines clinical skill with human warmth. Lori values the courage it takes to begin therapy and considers it a privilege to accompany people as they work toward greater balance and well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Women's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lori Rolf have?
Lori Rolf has 18 years of experience as a counselor and therapist.
Is Lori Rolf a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials. License details are CA LCSW 119468 and MN LICSW 19065.
In which languages does Lori Rolf provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Lori Rolf located?
Lori Rolf is located in Minnesota.
How can I work with Lori Rolf as my therapist?
You can work with Lori Rolf through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lori Rolf work with international clients?
Lori Rolf does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lori Rolf cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
How Lori's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy
Client-centered therapy places the person’s experience and choices at the center of treatment, emphasizing empathy, respect, and collaboration to explore goals and values. This approach is useful for people seeking a supportive space to make decisions, process life changes, or strengthen relationships.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical strategies to shift them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with everyday challenges because it emphasizes skills and measurable progress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT can be especially helpful for people managing intense emotions, relationship conflicts, or self-destructive patterns.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Lori collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. That collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels tailored rather than prescriptive.
Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility around work, family, and travel. These remote options support consistent scheduling, quicker check-ins, and the ability to use learned skills in daily life between sessions, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who can guide the process.