Lori R. Cao, M.A. LMFT
About Me
Educated and experienced working with childhood-adult complex trauma with varying degrees of dissociation and addictions (chemical and behavioral). Educated and treat individuals and couples recovering from sexual addictions/behavioral addictions and betrayal trauma. I have a passion for neuroscience and thus utilize medical research to inform conceptualization of clinical presentations and guide the use of EMDR therapy as an effective efficient and evidence-base treatment for long lasting change.
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)-Candidate 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
Trauma Recovery Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP)
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
