Lori R. Cao, M.A. LMFT
About Me
I am an EMDRIA-Certified Therapist/Consultant and EMDR Basic Trainer with EMDR Professional Training, and specialist in Psychotraumatology in addition to CSAT-S, CPTT-S, and CCBRT. My clinical work and teaching are grounded in the neurobiology of trauma across the lifespan—from early attachment to the meaning we make of life’s experiences and turning points. I offer 3-Day EMDR Intensives for adults navigating complex trauma, betrayal trauma, and compulsive sexual behaviors. These intensives are adjunct to ongoing therapy and designed to reduce symptoms, urges, and reactivity while building regulation, capacity, and lasting traction for continued healing with your primary therapist. My approach integrates EMDR Therapy, attachment theory, and affective neuroscience to address how trauma shapes the mind, body, and relationships. I help clients move beyond coping into authentic change—restoring stability, clarity, and connection. In addition to my clinical work, I provide professional training for clinicians in the Formal Disclosure Intensive Outpatient Program (The Integrity Pathway™), and advanced EMDR specialty workshops focused on integrating EMDR with couples therapy, ego state work, and dissociation.
Education & Experience
LMFT, EMDR Certified, Consultant, Facilitator and Trainer, and Psychotraumatologist-IV Certified Sexologist Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT-S) and Supervisor Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT-S) and Supervisor Early Recovery Couple Empathy Model (ERCEM)Trained Certified Couple Betrayal Recovery Therapist (CCBRT) Marsha Linehan DBT Intensive Trained MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, Approved Supervisor MN Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy, Approved Supervisor AAMFT Approved Supervisor
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) Trauma Recovery Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP) Senior Facilitator EMDR Professional Training, LLC as EMDR Basic Trainer
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- Couples
Language
- English

