I have more than 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist supporting couples, families, and individuals who are seeking healing and greater joy and peace in their lives. I strongly believe in the capacity for everyone to improve their quality of life and to develop a more positive relationship with their own Self and others. As a therapist, I am honored to support the journey of inner exploration and healing, and seek to be a mirror of each person’s best Self.
My therapeutic practice is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and other clinical theories. I also utilize ecopsychology (therapy in nature), therapeutic writing, and iRest meditation, a well-researched alternative healing modality that can be used for chronic pain, insomnia, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Every person, partnership, and family is unique, and I draw from these approaches to personalize care according to what will be most helpful and healing in each circumstance.
Over the course of my career, I have provided therapy to people with diverse lived experiences, from parents and organizational leaders, to healthcare workers, refugees, and veterans. I have also worked in higher education as an Associate Dean for Hamilton College and as a Coordinator of the Threat Risk and Crisis team for a large university. I am a published author and psychoeducational lecturer.
I hold Master degrees in both Counseling Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy, and am “all but dissertation” for my PhD in Child and Family Studies from Syracuse University. I am currently licensed to practice in New York, Washington D.C., North Carolina, and South Carolina.
In my downtime, I enjoy yoga, traveling, reading, sharing time with friends and family, and exploring the great outdoors—hiking, biking, playing tennis, kayaking, and gardening.
Lorna Boyer Chase, M.A., M.A., L.M.F.T.
“I want to thank you again for all of your guidance... Having you as a resource was enormously valuable to me.”
“Please know that you make a difference every day... this experience has allowed my daughter to emerge as a strong adult who is confident in her ability to be successful academically and in life... I could not be more grateful for your walking beside us both on a very difficult journey.”
“I appreciate so much the support you offered me... It really helped me realize that having an illness and being successful (whatever that may mean) are not mutually exclusive. Your guidance and care was truly one of my saving graces during such a hard time.”
I am licensed to provide therapy to people living in New York, Washington D.C., South Carolina, and North Carolina. Depending on your location and your preference for care, sessions may occur in person or online through a HIPAA-compliant, highly secure video platform.
Reach out to schedule your first session or to request a free 15-minute consultation.
