Lori Gabert MS, LPC, CAADC

Education

Lori has a bachelor's degree in psychology and criminology from Albright College and received her masters degree from Chestnut Hill College in clinical-counseling psychology with a concentration in trauma studies.

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Certificates‍

Lori is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor (CAADC).

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Experience

‍Lori has worked in the mental and behavioral field since 2009. In her clinical work, Lori favors an eclectic approach incorporating Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt techniques, and firmly embraces the Harm Reduction model. She worked with a not-for-profit company where she would develop and foster her clinical and management skills over the next 13 years. She started as a mental health therapist and received various promotions quickly becoming a subject matter expert in substance use disorders and the use of Medication Assisted Treatment options. In 2018 she was transferred to the organization’s largest opioid treatment program (OTP) and in 2021 became a Regional Director. She has developed training presentations around the Opioid Epidemic and Harm Reduction speaking with Penn State Abington and Middlesex College Psychology classes, University of Pennsylvania Social Work students, and the Business Association of West Parkside. In 2024, Lori presented at the Pennsylvania Association of Addiction Professionals (PAAP) Conference.

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Awards

‍The quick trajectory Lori’s career took was acknowledged in 2015 being awarded Young Alumni by Albright College. Her advocacy, determination, and passion was further recognized in 2021 when she was named Recovery Champion by the Philadelphia Mayor’s Commission on Addiction and Recovery.

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What they do for Rosewood‍

Lori is responsible for designing the clinical program, ensuring that Rosewood complies with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and supervising the clinical staff. Additionally, Lori conducts intake assessments and provides both individual and group therapy. She believes in meeting clients where they are, utilizing basic talk therapy and interpersonal skills to build rapport. Her approach integrates various methodologies, including Person-Centered therapy, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, ACT, Gestalt Therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques.‍

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Hobbies‍

When not working, you will often find Lori curled up with a book with at least one of her pets close by. An animal lover to the core, Lori volunteers with the Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees. Lori also has a strong passion for dance and continues to take classes in addition to helping teach. She's a Disney Adult and a Hufflepuff through and through.