Couples Therapy
Family and Individual Counseling
an evidence-based. neuroscience and attachment perspective
Couples Therapy
Marriage Counseling
Reduce Conflict – Increase Comfort
It’s completely normal for couples to face conflict, however, sometimes it might seem like the content of the fight is not what you are fighting about. And, in that case, the situation becomes confusing. And if the conflict continues to worsen this can make life together lonely and painful. With guidance, you can learn to use more challenging moments to bring you closer and strengthen your connection.
Reconnect and Grow
When you feel truly seen and understood, intimacy grows naturally. By understanding and nurturing closeness, your relationship can become more fulfilling and deeply connected.
Every relationship goes through ups and downs. Together, you can learn to recover from conflict, find trust, rediscover your friendship, and feel more in sync (and sexy) with each other again.
Support for Teens and Families
in North Carolina
The teen years are where we learn even more about handling the emotional ups and downs of human life. Therapy offers a place be heard, manage anger and frustration, build confidence, and learn to handle life’s challenges with grace.
I help teens and their family members:
- Discover how to best regulate emotions
- Strengthen self-esteem and sense of purpose
- Improve communication and relationships
- Manage anxiety, stress, and low mood
- Heal from emotional wounds or trauma
With a compassionate, connection-focused approach, I support your teen’s growth while helping your family feel more connected and understood.
Unsure about how to squeeze time for you into the day? Want that one hour of you-time, but can’t find it?
What is most important and how do I (we) find peace and balance in my (our) life, family and relationships? To help you put first things first, I offer evening and weekend appointment times to accommodate your schedule.
Are you at a transition point? Feeling pressure and wondering if you are in the right place in life for you?
Sometimes in life the path ahead is unclear. With patience, you will rediscover the clarity and confidence you need to move forward with purpose, hope and courage.
I specialize in helping adults and youth who have a desire to discover and understand patterns that are not beneficial, and find new and more beneficial ways to navigate life’s challenges.
I will not be accepting clients until after mid-July 2026.
If you are ready to take the first step,
call or email for a consult or appointment.
Currently awaiting associate licensure.
Not accepting clients until after mid-July 2026.
(919) 307-9017
ABOUT LORI DUPERON
I am completing my licensing requirements for North Carlina and I will not be seeing clients again until after mid-July 2026.
My background and experience are quite diverse and broad, providing many points of reference for understanding the challenges you may be facing. I immigrated from Canada to the United States as a teen and have also lived in Europe. I began my career as a professional concert dancer, eventually founding a dance company, touring internationally and winning an Emmy award for one of our filmed projects. Later, I earned a law degree and an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles. I enjoyed a career with director-level positions in technology management and intellectual property, working and living in several countries. I have also founded several non-profits and small business enterprises.
The COVID epidemic shifted my focus to mental health, and I assisted in the roll-out of the 988 national suicide and crisis line. I also have six years of experience providing counsel to individuals and couples facing head and neck cancer. I continue to be a passionate advocate for the value of the arts for building mental health and a healing community.
If you are suicidal or in crisis, please call or text 988 for confidential and immediate assistance.
Individuals, Couples, Teens and Families
Marriage and relationship issues, family conflict, existential crisis, depression, anxiety, major or mid-life changes, divorce, suicidality, aging, career transitions, illness, grief, loss and trauma.
Virtual and in Person Sessions
Training:
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy
Gottman Method for Couples – Levels 1 and 2
Solution-Focused Training
Clinical Trauma: Mastering Polyvagal
Professional Course in Positive Neuroplasticity
LivingWorks safeTALK Suicide Prevention
Vibrant 988 Lifeline Crisis Training
Non-Violent Communication Training
Mindful Self-Compassion Training (MSC), Dr. Kristin Neff
American Association of Marriage Family Therapy, Student Member
North Carolina Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Student Member
