- CBT techniques
- Narrative therapy
- Trauma-focused work
About Lorena
Lorena Borella-Clements is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in Oregon with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. She also addresses family of origin issues, attachment and relationship patterns that follow people into adulthood.
She uses straightforward talk therapy to help people notice how early family roles and expectations shape current choices. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, naming feelings, and learning practical coping skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and narrative approaches are used to look at thoughts and the stories people tell about themselves.
Lorena draws on client-centered and trauma-focused methods when people carry painful memories or lingering stress from past events. She helps clients develop tools to manage symptoms and reduce emotional overwhelm. Work may include skill-building for anxiety, grief processing, and addressing avoidance or control issues.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from UC Santa Cruz and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Sofia University in Palo Alto. She was born in Argentina and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, and she brings a multicultural perspective to clinical work.
Documentation for courts, custody/DHS, and HR matters is outside the scope of her practice. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and formats directly through the platform.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the client's experience. It helps people clarify their feelings and decide what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and teaches concrete skills for anxiety, depression and stress. Narrative Therapy examines the stories people tell about themselves and helps reframe those stories to reduce shame and self-blame.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Lorena will discuss options with each person and collaborate on which methods fit best with their goals and preferences. Together they decide whether to emphasize skill practice, trauma-focused processing, or narrative exploration.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins can be scheduled during a work break, and sessions that avoid video can reduce bandwidth needs. These practical features can help people maintain continuity of care while juggling everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and intimacy-related concerns as listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with CBT and narrative methods to help people examine thoughts and personal stories.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience providing psychotherapy in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT with licensure in California and Oregon and practices from Oregon.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English according to the profile information.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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