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Lorena Borella-Clements

Compassionate, practical therapy for emotional healing

LMFT Oregon

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Lorena

Lorena Borella-Clements brings an integrative, client-centered approach to therapy, grounding her work in practical strategies that help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and depression.

Background and approach

As an LMFT with 17 years of clinical experience, she blends cognitive behavioral principles with narrative and trauma-focused methods to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, process difficult experiences, and build coping skills for day-to-day life. She creates a respectful, nonjudgmental space where emotions and personal stories are explored at the client’s pace.

Her practice addresses intimacy-related concerns and a range of relational and intrapersonal themes, including attachment and abandonment wounds, communication and commitment issues, family of origin dynamics, blended family challenges, and the effects of domestic violence and other forms of trauma.

Lorena emphasizes skill-building alongside deeper emotional work so clients leave sessions with practical tools as well as greater self-understanding. Based in Oregon and licensed as an LMFT, she offers therapy that honors each person’s cultural background and lived experience, aiming to support growth, resilience, and clearer pathways forward.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Healing

Lorena commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also uses trauma-focused methods that assist in processing painful memories and reducing lingering symptoms related to abuse or traumatic events. These approaches aim to combine immediate coping strategies with deeper processing of difficult experiences.

Finding the most helpful approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to clarify goals, preferences, and needs, then tailors techniques and pacing so the work feels manageable and relevant. Clients are encouraged to share feedback as treatment progresses so methods can be adjusted together.

Online sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or to access support from home. These formats offer flexibility in how and when people engage with therapy, allowing for a mix of real-time conversations and written check-ins depending on what best supports the client’s progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Lorena focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and depression, along with related topics such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems.
What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?
Her work integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and trauma-focused techniques to combine skill-building with exploration of personal narratives.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has practiced psychotherapy for 17 years, providing a range of therapeutic supports for mood, trauma-related symptoms, and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LMFT with licenses CA LMFT 84543 and OR LMFT T1166, and she practices from Oregon.
Which languages are available for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats can sessions be scheduled?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

California, Oregon

Languages

English