Dr. Lori Runge, licensed couples and relationship therapist in Plano, Texas and serving the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metro area with services for individual, couples, marriage and family therapy and counseling.

Dr. Lori Runge, PhD

Licensed Marriage & family Therapist

Gottman Methods I & II

In Person Therapy & Counseling in Frisco & McKinney, Texas

Online Therapy in Texas

Guiding You to Present-Moment Living

When was the last time you felt truly at peace with yourself and the world around you? As a licensed therapist in North Texas specializing in mindfulness-based counseling, I'm curious about your journey. Did you know that between 60,000 to 70,000 thoughts race through your mind each day? With this constant mental chatter and endless to-do lists, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected from what matters most.

Through compassionate therapy and couples counseling in McKinney, Frisco, and Plano, I help individuals and couples transform their relationship with these thoughts. By shifting from constant "doing" to conscious "being," you'll discover how to unlock greater productivity, energy, and creativity while creating space for healing and growth.

I believe you are the expert of your own journey. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, communication issues, or life transitions, my role is to provide gentle guidance and evidence-based tools. My passion lies in helping clients cultivate self-love, awareness, acceptance, and forgiveness—the fundamental keys to living an authentic and joyful life.

Rather than being carried away by the stream of mental chatter, you'll learn to observe your thoughts with curiosity and compassion, choosing which ones to engage with and which to let pass by. Through mindfulness-based therapy, you can free yourself from dwelling in the past or worrying about the future, allowing you to fully embrace each present moment.

Together, we'll create a path that leads to the peaceful, purposeful life you envision. If you're ready to explore how mindfulness-based therapy can support your growth and healing, I'm here to walk beside you on this path.

Specialties

  • Anxiety & Stress

  • Couples Communication

  • Depression

  • Family of Origin Issues

  • Infidelity

  • Life Transitions

  • Strained Relationships

  • …& more.

I Work With Individuals, Couples & Families in North Texas

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    Compassionate Individual Therapy in North Texas

    Need balance in your hectic North Texas life? If you're struggling with overwhelming stress, endless to-do lists, and chronic sleep issues, you're not alone. As a therapist serving the Metroplex, I specialize in helping professionals find peace through mindfulness-based therapy. I offer evening appointments and practical techniques to break free from exhaustion and self-doubt. Ready to prioritize your mental health? Contact me today to schedule your individual therapy session in North Texas.

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    Couples & Marriage Counseling in North Texas

    Is your relationship feeling more like a roommate situation than a loving partnership? Many North Texas couples struggle to maintain connection in their busy lives. Whether experiencing communication breakdown, feeling unheard, or wanting to reignite passion in your marriage, couples therapy creates new patterns of understanding. As a relationship therapist serving the Metroplex, I help couples move beyond blame to address root issues and build stronger partnerships. Through proven techniques, you can rediscover both friendship and passion. Ready to strengthen your relationship? Contact me today to schedule your couples therapy session in North Texas.

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