Therapists

Lori Fetter is a Licensed Professional Counselor with specialties in Grief & Loss and Trauma Therapy. She is recognized as a National Certified Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Lori received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh and graduated with a Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University in 2008.  

Lori began her career working with people struggling with drug & alcohol addiction. In this time, she developed a strong interest in trauma and began learning about trauma work. While still with the agency, she joined a group practice after receiving licensure as a professional counselor in 2012. Lori started her own practice in the summer of 2013, where she primarily practiced trauma techniques and therapy. 

In the fall of 2014, Lori left the agency to focus on her practice full time. She built a therapeutic foundation in AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) from 2014-2015. She received certification as a Grief Counselor in the winter of 2015 through the American Institute of Health Care Professionals. She went on to become a Clinical Trauma Professional in 2017 and received certification in 2018. Lori often refers to trauma as a language... “if you’re sitting in my chair and instantly know what I’m talking about, you’re in the right place.”

 Lori is a versed and seasoned therapist. She helps men, women and teens through a wide range of issues from managing stress, anxiety/depression to marriage/couples issues, divorce, grief & loss, adjustments & transitions, parenting issues to sexual assault/abuse and other traumatic events. She uses techniques from a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet clients where they are and help them reach their goals.

 In addition to her clinical work, Lori supervises Master’s level clinicians for professional licensure. She is active in the community and her Practice is a member of The Chamber of Commerce of Westmoreland County. She has been a guest on Business Talk Radio One NYC for her perspective as a business owner during the COVID 19 pandemic. She supports community events, local businesses and foundations. She has served as a community sponsor for recreational sports teams for kids in Greensburg.
 

Bri Koeser is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Grief & Loss Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and National Certified Counselor. Bri graduated Summa Cum Laude from Seton Hill University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology. In 2017, Bri received a Master’s of Science in Professional Counseling from Carlow University. She interned at Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) where she worked with children, adolescents and adults as an administrator and interpreter of neuropsychological testing. She helped individuals coping with ADHD, traumatic brain injury, and mood disorders. In addition to AGH, Bri interned at Mercy Behavioral Health’s Partial Hospitalization and Acute Stabilization Unit. In this role, she provided group and individual therapy to people suffering from severe and persistent mental health, trauma, and grief & loss issues.  

Bri began working at an agency in the beginning of 2018. She provided group and individual therapy to teens and adults struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma and adjustment issues.

Bri joined Loriann Fetter Counseling & Psychotherapy in the spring of 2019. In this time she completed her Supervised Clinical Experience and gained Certification as a Life Coach. She was Licensed as a Professional Counselor in the summer of 2020. Bri works with teens and adults coping with an array of issues from depression, anxiety, adjustment issues and trauma to major life transitions including grief & loss. She helps teens, men and women build skills for sustainable emotional health and positive motivation. Bri's main clinical interests are helping people with traumatic experiences and grief and loss. She received certification as a Clinical Trauma Professional in the spring of 2021. In the winter of 2023, Bri was granted certification as a Grief & Loss Counselor through the American Institute of Healthcare Professionals. 

Bri uses an emotion focused approach. She believes that through the safety and security of a positive therapeutic relationship, people can explore the pain of the past, make connections to present day issues, and build a foundation of skills and knowledge to create a full and happy life.  

Jessica Ross is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She graduated from Andrews University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Professional Psychology and Family Studies. In the summer of 2009, Jess received her Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy from Seton Hill University. Throughout this time, Jess took a strong focus in children and family issues. She interned at a foster care agency where she facilitated visitations and attended court hearings, community and home visits. In her graduate internships, she created and taught teen psycho-educational groups that focused on building life and social skills, assertiveness training and healthy ways for teens to deal with bullying and emotional regulation. Jess provided systems based outpatient therapy to individuals, couples and families along with intensive in home and community based therapy for children and families. 

Jess joined an agency as a Family Based Mental Health Therapist in the summer of 2009. She helped struggling families learn to work as a unit to create a stable environment for children and parents alike. By creating goals for families to work towards, they were able to create rules, better manage emotions and improve communication and stability to prevent out-of-home placement for children. Jess supported each family member with individual and family therapy sessions. In the summer of 2012, she accepted the position of Outpatient Therapist and School Based Mental Health Therapist with a different agency. She continued in-home family work while extending her therapeutic reach to kids in schools, couples therapy and group work in office and school settings. Jess treated anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, psychosis and impulse control disorders. In the fall of 2016, Jess took the next step in her career as a Behavioral Health Therapist at a large pediatric practice. She assessed children and created evidence based treatment plans to address and care for behavioral health symptoms and needs. While working with her clients, she pulled in parents and other family members when and as needed. She collaborated with behavioral health, primary care and other medical and community treatment teams to assure that all facets of care were met.

Jess joined Loriann Fetter Counseling & Psychotherapy in the summer 2024. She uses an integrative therapeutic approach drawing from CBT, humanistic, person-centered and systems/marriage & family therapy to create a tailored care plan for each of her clients. She focuses not only on symptoms, but underlying issues impeding personal growth and discovery. Jessica is an experienced therapist specializing in issues such as family therapy, parenting support, anxiety/depression, trauma informed care and managing life transitions. She provides a supportive and encouraging environment to allow for self-discovery and healthy change. 

Alex Overly is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown with a Bachelor of Science in the spring of 2016. She went on to earn a Masters of Science in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Duquesne University in the winter of 2018. Throughout this time, Alex took a strong interest in Person-Centered Therapy with emphasis on trauma and family systems. She applied these skills in her work as an intern at a dual diagnosis agency, where she worked with clients on an individual and group basis in multiple levels of care. In addition to her practicum and internship work, Alex volunteered at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater’s program for children with Autism. 

As Alex exceled in her role as an intern at the agency, she accepted the official position of Counselor II in the spring of 2017.  She built experience as a Drug & Alcohol/Mental Health therapist by working with clients in outpatient, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization. She learned creative interventions and techniques through play and art therapy that she applied to her work with children in school-based settings. She broadened her theoretical tool box to include interventions from strength based, trauma informed and client-centered approaches, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. In the summer of 2021, Alex took the added position as Clinical Supervisor, where she oversaw administrative and clinical duties along with supervision for counselors working towards professional licensure as she maintained a clinical caseload of her own. She was instrumental in creating an Art Therapy Program with the help of staff and art therapy interns. 

Alex joined Loriann Fetter Counseling & Psychotherapy in the fall of 2024. She draws from an eclectic approach using a wide variety of techniques, from art and play therapy to trauma informed care, to treat children and adults alike. She works to dig deep into the root cause of symptoms to help each of her clients cope effectively in their day to day lives. Her warm, vibrant demeanor creates a comforting space for healing and positive, sustainable change. 

Bruno is our greeter and canine therapist.  He joined Loriann Fetter Counseling & Psychotherapy in the Spring of 2022 at the young age of 8 weeks. A working dog by nature, Bruno took on the role of Office Greeter and companion to therapists and clients. 

Bruno graduated from Puppy School in the summer of 2022 through Youngwood Top Dog Services. He went on to successfully complete their Advanced 1 class that fall. Bruno accompanies therapy sessions on a weekly basis. Arguably our most popular therapist, Bruno gives care by sitting with clients, laying on feet, and setting his head on laps for easy petting. 

Bruno is a gentle Sheepadoodle with a sweet and loving demeanor. He continues to work on his training but can get excited when he sees his clients and meets new people. He is very good at making friends and is a great source of joy and comfort to everyone who knows him.