Dori Grace , LCSW

Dori Grace is an Indiana-licensed LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - with three years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, and struggles with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She focuses on building an accepting, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult thoughts and feelings and begin to work toward more fulfilling, resilient lives.

With a calm and supportive approach, she helps clients identify goals, practice new coping skills, and strengthen confidence in everyday situations. Dori emphasizes collaborative work - partnering with each person to find practical strategies that fit their circumstances and values. Taking that first step toward change requires courage, and she offers steady encouragement and guidance throughout the process.

Clients can expect a respectful, empathetic therapist who prioritizes clear communication and gentle accountability. Her practice centers on creating safety for honest conversation while helping clients develop tools to manage stress, improve relationships, and rebuild self-worth. Dori aims to support each person toward meaningful progress at a pace that feels right for them.

DBT-informed Care and Flexible Online Sessions

Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - focuses on building practical skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It combines acceptance and change strategies to help people reduce emotional reactivity and respond more effectively to stressful situations.

In practice, Dori uses DBT-informed, skills-based strategies to help clients develop concrete tools for coping with anxiety, improving self-esteem, and navigating parenting or trauma-related challenges. These techniques emphasize step-by-step skill practice and real-world application to support lasting change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dori works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and life circumstances to determine which skills and strategies fit best, adjusting the plan as needed to ensure the work feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to attend appointments around work, caregiving, and daily life. These options increase accessibility for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints while allowing ongoing, consistent support from a licensed professional.