Lori Vann, M.A., LPC-Supervisor

Media: mental health consultant and actress-- I am able to provide you with over 13 years of counseling experience. I am comfortable in front of the camera or behind the scenes working with the writers. To date, I have given 6 television interviews as an expert on several different topics. The interviews can be seen on my website: (link hidden) MEDIA HAPPENINGS. I also have acting experience, so if you have a need for a therapist, speaker, professor, or a character with a mental health issue, then I can assist you with those needs.

As a speaker, I am flexible and casual with my audience. I actively engage the audience with questions and feedback. I often use PowerPoint for my presentations, but can speak without it. Feedback that I have received from professional speaking groups, such as the Speaker's Co-Op, is that they felt that I am a "natural" at speaking & that I engage the audience.

I tailor my presentation to your event's needs, whether that be time constraints or specific areas that you would like for me to address.

Media Venues that I have participated in include: national radio for interviews and co-host of a radio show, Dallas-Ft. Worth television stations, several newspaper interviews, consulted on stories for national magazine, filmed for an upcoming movie called Relationships 901 as a relationship expert, and I have reviewed scrips for movies regarding mental health issues.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
-Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, graduating Cum Laude, from Pepperdine University.
-Master of Arts degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, graduating Summa Cum Laude, from Chapman University.
Speaker Training:
-Member of the Speaker Coop in Dallas
-Attended Brendon Burchard's High Performance Academy
-Attendee of Brendon Burchard's World's Greatest Speaker Training with Roger Love and Bo Eason
-Trained by International Speaker and businessman, JT Foxx and his coaching team

MEDIA CONSULTANT HIGHLIGHTS
-International, National, State, and Local Mental Health Media Consultant since 2009
–Over 260 interviews for TV, radio, and print media
–ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, and CW33
–Fox News Radio, Clear Channel, and I Heart Radio Contributor for stations across the U.S.
-The Dallas Morning News, The Denver Post, The Amarillo Globe, Worchester Gazette (Massachusetts), GL (Girls’ Life magazine), Houston Family Magazine, Chattanooga Parenting Magazine, Dallas/Ft. Worth/Tarrant Cty Child, Breckenridge American
-(link hidden) consulted on celebrity stories involving self-injury
–Script Consultant and panelist for movies and documentaries

SPEAKING HIGHLIGHTS
-Professional speaker since 2000
-International speaker
-National, State, and Local Conferences & Symposiums
-State conference Keynote
-Repeat guest for numerous groups and conferences
-Over 90 talks on self-injury and trained over 4500 audience members from the professional and lay communities
-Trainer for treatment centers, universities, colleges, school districts, business networking events, probation departments, and
religious groups
-Professor for two colleges
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AUTHOR:
2013--The Self-injury Prevention Activity Workbook
2014--A Caregiver's Guide to Self-injury
2015--A Practitioner's Guide to the Treatment of Self-injury: tips, techniques, activities, and debates
2018-- Cause of Death: Political Correctness
2018--A Practitioner's Guide Workbook
Corporations, School Districts, Churches, Treatment Centers, Conventions: contact me about your special needs and I can tailor my presentation to your group.

Companies--want to improve your bottom line by reducing disability claims--ask me how!

School districts--do you see a rise in certain types of behaviors or feel that some issues are not being addressed by parents, let me know!

Churches--do you feel out-of-the-loop with what is going on with teens today and how to deal with it--CONTACT ME. Do you have singles or couples that don't know how to communicate? I can help.

Whether you need me to speak to a small group of 10 people or a large group of several thousand, I handle your event with the same level of professionalism and dedication to trying to make sure that your vision of that event comes true.

My speaking services are more affordable than what you might think. I offer special pricing to churches and school districts.

MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTANT:
Films: Relationships 901--filmed for the movie as an industry expert and also served as a consultant for the film Better Lived Than Dreamed by Brandon Marshall. I also consulted on a PSA for depression. I have conducted guest interviews for a TV show called RAW--Real Authentic Women.

I would gladly be a mental health consultant for your film or television show. If you are writing a script or filming an actor and want the scene to depict an emotional issue correctly, please contact me for an on-set consultation. I can also offer some acting services and be a counselor or professor in your production. I have additional information about acting and consulting on (link hidden) and (link hidden)

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Licensure:
I have been licensed as a Professional Counselor in the State of Texas since 2001 and a LPC Supervisor since 2003.

Professionally speaking, I have worked at an inpatient psychiatric hospital, an outpatient clinic, non-profit organizations, and in private practice. Over the years, I have been a professor for both the Collin County and Dallas County Community College Districts.

Speaking Style:
I like to engage the audience with questions and feedback. Depending on the presentation, I may provide handouts for the audience. I present with a casual and flexible demeanor, but am well-versed on the topics that I present. I usually use PowerPoint, but can speak without the use of a computer.

I am able to tailor my presentation to your audience's needs, whether that be time limits or areas that you would like for me to address.

If I am using PowerPoint, I will need a screen and may need a PowerPoint projector, depending on the location of the venue. Depending on the size of the venue, I may need a microphone. I can provide my own laptop and laser pointer.