Lorena Borella-Clements

Lorena Borella-Clements is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with 17 years of clinical experience based in Oregon. She works with people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and depression. Her practice also addresses problems such as abandonment, attachment concerns, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, commitment difficulties, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, emptiness, family of origin wounds, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and HIV/AIDS.

She draws on several therapy approaches to match what each person needs in the room. Sessions include practical coping skills and techniques aimed at reducing symptoms and improving day-to-day emotional functioning. Lorena emphasizes bringing thoughts, feelings, and experiences into the open so they can be understood and worked on without judgment.

Clients can expect a therapist who describes her work as multicultural and shaped by life in both Argentina and the United States. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from UC Santa Cruz and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Sofia University in Palo Alto, California. These life and educational experiences inform her perspective in sessions.

Lorena notes that court documentation, custody/DHS paperwork, and HR reports fall outside her scope of practice. She uses an eclectic mix of methods to help people move through difficult emotional states, and she discusses which approaches fit best during the early sessions.

To begin, people are invited to use the site button to view online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says so they feel heard and clearer about their own priorities. It helps when someone is unsure what matters next or wants a steady, respectful place to think things through.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and introduces specific exercises to test and change them. It often helps with anxiety, stress, and depression by offering concrete tools to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lorena treats approach selection as a collaborative process. She will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs, and then try methods that best match those factors rather than sticking to one single method.

Session format options are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available online session types before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to schedule around work, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when needed. Online sessions can make it simpler to keep regular appointments during busy weeks, and the therapist will suggest pacing and homework that fit into everyday life rather than assuming long uninterrupted sessions.