- Panic and anxiety support
- Trauma informed care
- Multicultural perspective
About Lorena
Lorena Borella-Clements is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who centers therapy on the person in front of her. She uses straightforward conversation and practical skills to help people manage anxiety, stress, grief, and trauma-related symptoms. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, focused on listening and helping clients find what works for them.
With 17 years of clinical experience, she blends different therapy approaches to match each person's needs and situation. That can mean talking through patterns in relationships, learning coping skills for panic and anxiety, or processing painful losses. She offers techniques for clearer communication, boundary setting, and emotional regulation.
Born in Argentina and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, she brings a multicultural perspective to sessions. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from UC Santa Cruz and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Sofia University in Palo Alto. She practices in Oregon as a California and Oregon LMFT.
Lorena encourages steady, practical steps toward healing. She helps clients name their struggles and try new ways of responding. Sessions aim to increase day-to-day functioning and reduce overwhelming reactions.
She notes that documentation for courts, custody, DHS, and HR is not part of her practice. People interested in beginning therapy are asked to follow the platform start process so she can learn about their goals and match on next steps.
How her approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and supports the client's own choices about change. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, respectful space to talk through fear and confusion.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep anxiety and panic going. It includes practical exercises and skills to reduce intense reactions and test out new ways of responding. This approach is useful for people who want concrete tools for panic and worry.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which methods fit each person's goals and comfort level. That means trying things, checking how they feel, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled and delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and keep work or caregiving routines intact. Different ways of meeting can also support shorter check-ins or longer problem-solving sessions depending on what a person needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Lorena address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment and relationship patterns, caregiver stress, and issues like guilt and shame.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a client-centered stance and mixes in other methods as needed, such as cognitive behavioral and narrative approaches. Sessions focus on listening, practical coping skills, and exploring patterns that affect daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of psychotherapy experience working with individuals on anxiety, trauma symptoms, grief, and related concerns.
Which credentials and region apply here?
She is an LMFT and holds licensure in California and Oregon as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.