Lori is currently a Counselor in Training under the supervision of Dr. Jean Moretto, PhD, LPC. She graduated from Webster University’s Master of Arts program in Professional Counseling (Clinical Mental Health emphasis). She has a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Concordia University, Ann Arbor, and a Professional in Human Resource (PHR) certification. Lori’s area of interest is in secondary traumatic stress/vicarious trauma, specifically compassion fatigue (CF), Moral Injury, and burnout; and the impact of CF on first responders, law enforcement professionals, and other helping professions: “I admire this population and all of the sacrifices they make; although, I am not limited to counseling people in helping professions. I also enjoy working with adults (18 – 65+) from all populations and diverse backgrounds.”

Lori has written about CF among LEOs for the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, which is produced by the FBI’s training division, as well. She is also a founding member of the First Responder Wellness Group, LLC, which provides resources for first responders seeking assistance and advocacy for mental health issues such as PTSD, CF, Secondary Traumatic Stress, workplace burnout, and other mental wellness tools: “I guarantee a non-judgmental environment and safe space for you to share your story." Lori is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which is a specialized trauma therapy that provides relief from symptoms of PTSD and other trauma disorders.