ABOUT LORI

Lori Riddle-Walker is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) practicing in North San Diego County. She specializes in treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder in both adults and children, parenting and children’s behavioral problems. [What is an MFT?]

Her background is wide-ranging, having worked with individuals and groups of all ages including regular education and special education students and their families, the homeless, substance abusers, parolees, veterans, the mentally ill, and other diverse populations.

Through her work with individuals, couples and families, Lori has gained experience with adoption issues, childhood behavioral problems, child abuse, parenting issues, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and dual diagnosis. She favors a cognitive-behavioral approach and also uses techniques from structural and play therapies.

Lori has provided mental health support in public and residential schools and is familiar with special education programs and Individualized Education Plans. She is experienced in classroom behavioral support and is trained in de-escalation and restraint. She has also managed treatment in residential settings.

Lori has worked with Children’s Services and the court system to provide services for children in protective custody. She is experienced in case management and team wraparound services that connect families to community resources and support them in reaching their goals.

Her group facilitation experience, for both adults and children, includes recovery issues, women’s issues, children’s behavioral issues, anger management, and social skills.

Lori is married with children and grandchildren and has experience as a foster and adoptive parent.

Her hobbies include racquetball, art-metal restoration, and making hand-built pottery. (She created the tile pieces used in this site's logo.)

Lori received her master's degree in counseling psychology from Trinity College of Graduate Studies, Anaheim, California. She also has a bachelor's degree in theology.

Professional Affiliations

• Clinical Member of the California Association
  of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

• Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation (OCF)

Curriculum Vitae