Lois Pratt, LPC

Lois Pratt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and anger. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that can be used between sessions. Lois encourages clients to build on their own strengths and to take control of difficult moments in daily life.

Lois uses a collaborative approach. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear, manageable goals. Sessions aim to break problems into small parts so change feels possible instead of overwhelming.

She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. That approach helps people try new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. Lois also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize the person's perspective and pace.

When emotions run high, Lois can bring in dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach steadying tools for intense moments. For relationship pain or attachment wounds she uses elements of emotionally-focused work to help people name feelings and reach for healthier connections.

Lois has about ten years of professional experience in clinical settings in Tennessee. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Getting started begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Lois commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors. CBT sessions typically involve setting small goals, trying experiments between sessions, and reviewing what did or did not work.

She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotions feel overwhelming. DBT techniques teach simple tools for managing intense feelings, improving distress tolerance, and improving emotional balance in day-to-day life.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Lois will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods together to see what fits. The plan can change as needs evolve and new challenges arise.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins when bandwidth is limited. Chat and text messaging let people share updates in real time or between appointments, which can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life.