She’s great
Dr. Lori VanMeter, Psychologist
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Lori is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Lori. View 18 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Connecticut
Recent reviews
Dr. VanMeter is incredible. I always feel better after talking to her. She knows exactly what points to hit to make me feel supported, and she checks in with me between sessions.
More about Lori
- 15 years' experience
- Female
- Psychologist
You have taken the first courageous step to improving yourself. I am here to support you in this process. I have 15 years of experience working with individuals, families, adolescents, and children. With a non-judgmental approach, I help clients feel safe sharing their thoughts and feelings. Relationship issues, mood disorders, parenting challenges, issues of young adulthood including separation, self-confidence and identity, and family conflict are some of the areas I have explored with my clients. Cognitive-behavioral interventions and a strength-based solution focused approach allow individuals to gain insight into patterns of thoughts and behaviors and motivate them to make changes. Becoming aware of skills you have and harnessing them to meet your goals will result in greater satisfaction. My authentic, honest style allows individuals to quickly establish rapport and trust and leaves them feeling cared for and understood. I look forward to meeting you.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Anger management
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Blended family issues
Codependency
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Dr. Lori VanMeter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508343542.
- Psychologist · Connecticut · 002879 · Expires July 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Dr. Lori VanMeter
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
She’s great
Dr. VanMeter is incredible. I always feel better after talking to her. She knows exactly what points to hit to make me feel supported, and she checks in with me between sessions.
She really was amazing to talk to.
Dr VanMeter is a natural listener. She let me do all the talking and she repeated back to me what she thought she was hearing. Someone I intend to lean on intimes of extra stress in my life.
Talking to Dr. Van Meter is like talking to a friend. She listens, really hears, and offers helpful advice and tools. She always cross-checks to make sure her guidance resonates with me and fits my style/needs.
Dr. VanMeter (Ph.). is amazing. She is very helpful and always has unique ideas. In the first couple of weeks I already saw a huge difference in myself thanks to her help. I have never felt judged or hopeless during the sessions. I would HIGHLY recommend.
I've only been speaking to Dr. Van Meter for a couple of months, but so far she's been above and beyond any other therapist experience I've had before. She makes sure to provide lots of options for communication, and she's very attentive and helpful with her suggestions, makes me feel like she's actually listening to what I'm saying before giving advice. Great experience with her so far, seems like an incredibly experienced counselor, highly recommend!
Lori is an INCREDIBLE therapist, and I have benefited tremendously from our weekly sessions together. She is attentive and caring, has open ears and always thoughtful words in response. I truly feel fortunate to have been matched with her on BetterHelp, and would strongly recommend her to anyone looking for support.
Dr. Van Meter helped me through the toughest time in my life and I don’t think I could’ve had the courage to do what I did without her constant support and guidance. I left an unhealthy situation and managed to stay away thanks to her. She responded quickly and at even ungodly hours on the weekend when I needed help. Forever grateful and highly recommend!
Messaging Dr. Van Meter is like having another friend or support to speak too
Dr. Van Meter is a great listener, and is really easy to talk to. I'm grateful I have been paired with her.
It is still early on in my counseling with Dr. Van Meter but it has been nice talking to her. I feel like I have a friend helping me work through things. It’s just nice to have someone there to listen when I’m having a stressful day. It is also really nice to have someone support me and basically say “your thoughts are reasonable” or “I understand why that would stress you out”.
Hands down one of the best therapists I've ever had. I feel like I'm talking to a friend which is nice. I can speak my kind and she gives e
Dr Van Meter is extremely helpful, a great listener, and makes me feel comfortable when talking to her. I would highly recommend!
Dr. Van Meter is very concerned with my well being. She is always checking in if she hasn't heard from me and I really enjoy that. I feel like she really cares for me and that is what I need in my life. I know that she will be available if needed and she is phenomenal at responding within a good amount of time- sometimes within 20 minutes. I also like that she is open to counseling the way that I feel most comfortable and is willing to work through my past counselors mistakes.
Dr. Van Meter has been extremely helpful over the last few weeks. Highly recommend!
Dr. Van Meter is constantly listening to me and helping me think through a lot of situations in a better way, I find myself really testing and allowing myself to think things through before assuming the worst! She is a really great counselor and I highly suggest her!
Dr. Van Meter is a very caring therapist that will not only listen to my feelings but understand them as well. If you are looking for a comforting person to be able to help you rationalize your thoughts she is the perfect match. For someone like me who just opened up to therapy it is great to feel that support system when I can’t get it from anyone else.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Lori VanMeter offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Lori VanMeter works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Lori VanMeter speak?
Dr. Lori VanMeter speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Lori VanMeter have?
Dr. Lori VanMeter has 15 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Lori VanMeter licensed to practice?
Dr. Lori VanMeter is licensed to practice in Connecticut.
Does Dr. Lori VanMeter accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Dr. Lori VanMeter does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. Lori VanMeter offer?
Dr. Lori VanMeter offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. Lori VanMeter?
Dr. Lori VanMeter can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Lori VanMeter?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.