About Lori

Lori M. Long, MEd, LPC, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor
National Certified Counselor

I am grateful for the opportunity to help others restore hope to their lives in a new way. My background in Special Education and Mental Health give me a unique perspective in helping children and their families overcome challenges and live their best life now!

Lori Long, has worked in varied fields, including public and private schools, and in-home and psychiatric hospital settings. Long has many years of experience addressing attention deficit disorders, autism, bi-polar behavior, attachment/adjustment difficulties, serious emotional issues, behavioral challenges and trauma survival.

By offering unique opportunity in a private, confidential setting, Long seeks to empower her clients to overcome challenges, leading them toward the authentic realization of a satisfying, rewarding life. Lori Long has recently become a certified yoga instructor, and is excited about the new perspective of overall wellness this brings to her practice.

Lori is non-judgmental and dedicated. She knows the determination it takes to overcome difficult challenges. We all need someone to talk to that accepts us as we are, and who will really listen without judgment. Lori’s theoretical foundation is cognitive behavioral, however, therapy is tailored depending on the individual needs of the client.

Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Attention Deficit Disorders
  • Autism
  • Bi-polar
  • Attachment/Adjustment difficulties
  • Behavioral Challenges
  • Trauma Survivors
  • Emotional Issues
  • Divorce-/Family Issues

Services

Lori serves people of all ages from kids through seniors.

  • Play Therapy
  • Individual Therapy
  • Couples/Marriage Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Virtual Therapy
  • In Person Therapy in Abingdon, VA

Payment

Lori is in network with most major insurance companies.

  • Aetna
  • Anthem | Elevance
  • Beacon Health Options | Carelon
  • Blue Care Network
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • HealthKeepers
  • Magellan
  • Medicaid
  • Optima
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Virginia Premier