Lori Burkett, Psy.D., LCP

Working in the mental health field since the early 1990’s, Dr. Lori Burkett has provided services to individuals across the lifespan in a variety of settings (inpatient, community, forensic, residential, and university). She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Virginia. Dr. Burkett provides counseling services to the adult population, with a special emphasis on services for seniors. She has a nonjudgmental approach and believes that the therapeutic relationship is essential to success in treatment.  An important focus of her practice is to help her clients deal with significant life changes (cognitive, mental health, physical/medical and loss.)

Dr. Burkett completed her Master’s (M.A) and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D) from Regent University. She completed a Master’s (M.A) in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and her Bachelor (B.S.) degrees in Psychology and Sociology from Evangel University in Missouri. Committed to ethical and effective mental health services, Dr. Burkett invests time in a wide variety of clinical, teaching, research activities. She is a published author and enjoys developing curriculum and writing on topics related to mental health from a faith perspective. Dr. Burkett is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS).

Dr. Burkett is an avid gardener, transforming landscapes in friend’s and family’s lawns. Where there is a bare patch of ground, she is sure to find the right bulb for it. Legend has it that Dr. Burkett can revive any office plant.

Specialties: Depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief/loss, adapting to changes in life, chronic illnesses, LGBTQ+, issues of spirituality and faith (from a Christian perspective).