Ms. Vann is recognized as one of the local experts on self-injury and is currently writing a book on the topic.  As of April 2010, she has worked with over 175 individuals with a history of self-harm and presented on the topic all over Dallas-Ft. Worth.

Groups Featured on TV Evening News and Newspapers:

CW33on MAY 27th, 2009.

http://www.the33tv.com/news/kdaf-self-injury-story,0,4258734.story

CBS 11 ran a story on self-injury with the group leader and a teen and her dad on June 15th. http://cbs11tv.com/health/teenage.cutting.burning.2.1045657.html

See Media Happenings for a list of articles that have been written about the groups

New location for groups: Lori Vann's office

The only teen or women's groups in the DFW area.  Spaces are limited to 10 per group.

Girls' Self-injury Group: Due to Tax-Free weekend & Labor Day weekend, the next group is Sept. 11th 

Women's Self-injury Group will next meet on August 28th in Carrollton at 10:30a. 

Topics: 

After many requests from my clients, their parents, counselors, and other individuals in the community, I have decided to start a therapy/support group for those who self-injure.  

The groups are designed for teenage females, ages 13 to 18,  and women who need extra support as they try to deal with and overcome their urges to self-injure. It is also a place where people can share what coping skills have been helpful for them in addition to learning new skills from the therapist. The group is part therapy and part support group.

The goals of the group are emotional support, education, and intervention. All participants will be asked to sign a counseling contract that outlines the rules of the group and what is expected of its participants. They will also fill out an intake form to assess whether or not they may be appropriate for group. The group will be run by a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor who has an extensive history of working with those who have participated in self-abuse. An LPC Intern may also be present during the group in order to help facilitate the group and/or give the group members an opportunity to speak with someone should they need to temporarily leave the group.  Each week we will cover a different issue that is related to self-injury and work on ways to avoid the triggers. 

FYI: Adult females who have a history of self-injury, including facial or body picking/tweezing, intentional cuticle ripping for pain or as a distraction.

Meets every other Saturday

Duration: 75 minutes

Cost: $20 per session, receipts will be provided

NEW Location:  Lori Vann's Office

4020 Huffines Blvd., Suite 120, Carrollton, 75010

Directions: See the DIRECTIONS tab for how to get to my office

 If you are headed from Irving, take I-35 north or you can take George Bush headed east, either way you will eventually come upon Highway 121.  Take the 121 tollroad exit and turn right (headed east).  NOTE: this part of the highway is NOT a tollroad, yet, it does not become a tollroad until after the Hebron exit.  Take 121 to Hebron, make a right onto Hebron, and head eat for about 2 1/2 miles until you reach Josey and Hebron.

Teen Girls' Group Meeting Schedule: Sept. 11th and 25th:  4020 Huffines Blvd., Suite 120, Carrollton, 75010  LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT TO MEET on the 21st of August.