Lora Pitner, MEd, APC
I believe we were all made for more.
And sometimes it is helpful to have someone walk intentionally alongside us to get there. If you find yourself stuck and ready to move forward, but unsure how, let’s dream for the future as we walk towards freedom together. Sometimes it is a return to parts of who you were before, and sometimes it is moving forward to who you dare to hope you might become. I believe change and healing comes primarily through a trusted relationship, with a willingness for authenticity.
If you want to get free, let’s get free.
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Lora holds a Masters in Education from the University of Georgia in Professional Counseling with an Emphasis in School Counseling. She has served students in Athens and local families for the past decade through mentoring college-aged women and counseling high school students. While Lora has experience with children and adults of all ages, she has particular experience in working with Gen Z clients in therapy.
Lora primarily identifies with a solution-focused therapy perspective in counseling, and is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. However, she integrates other techniques and strategies through individual therapy, in partnership with the client.
Background
- B.S. Human Development and Family Science, University of Georgia (2013)
- M.Ed. Professional Counseling with an Emphasis in School Counseling, University of Georgia (2016)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBTWeb), Medical University of South Carolina (2015)
- Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), Columbia University College of Physicians (2015)
- Youth Mental Health First Aid, National Alliance on Mental Illness (2016)
- Anxiety & Stress Management Specialist, American School Counselor Association (2021)
- High School Counselor, Jackson County School System (2016-2022)
- Formation Counseling Services (2022-2023)
- Ruach Restoration LLC (2023-Present)
Special Interest Areas
| Anxiety | Perfectionism |
| Career counseling | Relationship skills |
| Family of origin work | Self-concept |
| Goal formation | Soul-care |
| Identity development | Spiritual formation |
| Life transitions | Stress |
| Multicultural identity development | Student Issues |
Lora is currently pursuing full licensure and receiving supervision.
To contact Lora, please email [email protected].