Lori Nash
By profession, Lori is a licensed mental health counselor & marriage and family therapist working with couples, families, children, teens and adults in Northwestern Washington State. She also has over two decades of experience writing Web content, public relations materials, ad copy, and other promotional materials.
In her therapeutic work with clients, she uses several modalities to help people learn to resolve conflict, communicate effectively, increase their emotional intelligence, enhance understanding, intimacy and sexuality in their relationships and thrive in their current daily life, despite a history of trauma and even abuse. Parenting classes and therapeutic talking circles are also part of her work.
She works with a network of integrative health care providers such as naturopathic physicians and nurse practitioners, acupuncturists, chiropractors, nutritionists and massage therapists to provide holistic care for her clients.
Lori has obtained extensive & specialized training in:
- Journaling therapy
- EMDR
- Women's sexual health
- Attaining lifelong sexual wellness
- Helping couples affected by infidelity
- the Emotional Freedom Technique
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Gottman Couple’s Therapy
- The special needs of children affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)
- Treating problem gamblers
Lori is also certified to teach the Native Wellness Institute’s Healthy Relationships program and is a trained facilitator for the Strengthening Families program.
Prior to becoming a counselor, Lori earned a BA in journalism from the University of Minnesota, and for 25 years worked writing advertising copy, news and feature stories and public information materials both in print and on the Web. She has written for private corporations and government entities, such as Hewlett-Packard, Burlington Northern Railroad, the Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission's "Operation Lifesaver" program and the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Lori has a passion for animals and the environment. She is also a Master Gardener focusing on organics, an avid cook, and is married with three grown children.
Latest Articles
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Healthy & Easy Recipes for Breakfast & Brunch
Have a special weekend breakfast with the family using one of these easy recipes!
Jul 11, 2010
- Lori Nash
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Quick, Easy & Inexpensive Dinner Recipes
Eating in doesn't have to mean spending hours in the kitchen. Here are some recipes for healthy family meals that are quick to prepare.
Jul 11, 2010
- Lori Nash
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Fun Martini Recipes
Martinis aren't just gin, vermouth & olives anymore! These recipes aren't "classic" martinis; think of them as martinis with heels & a little black dress!
Jul 9, 2010
- Lori Nash
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How to Help a Depressed Friend, Partner or Family Member
A partner, family member or friend suffering from depression cannot "just get over it." Depression is a disease that requires treatment.
Jun 23, 2010
- Lori Nash
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The Signs & Symptoms of Depression
While it's normal to feel sad or blue now and then, it's not normal to feel depressed or hopeless most of the time.
Jun 23, 2010
- Lori Nash
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The Different Types of Depression
Depressive disorder causes its sufferers to feel sad and hopeless for long stretches of time. Like many other diseases, depression comes in different forms.
Jun 23, 2010
- Lori Nash
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How to Make Dog Food
There is nothing complicated about making fresh, homemade food for your puppy or dog. Best of all, evidence is showing it's safer and healthier than kibble.
Jun 15, 2010
- Lori Nash
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How to Hold a Fun & Effective Family Meeting
Children learn communication techniques from the people around them. The family meeting is a great place for kids to learn how to communicate in a good way.
Mar 30, 2010
- Lori Nash
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Growing Roses Organically
To some, growing roses means endless spraying and coddling. The fact is, it can be done another way - a way that's healthier for people, animals and the environment.
Mar 25, 2010
- Lori Nash
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How to Deal With a Marital Conflict Avoider
People who shy away from any sort of conflict can cause frustration for their spouses or partners. How the discussion is handled can help to keep the avoider engaged.
Mar 23, 2010
- Lori Nash
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