I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Rochester, New York, and I specialize in ADHD as a certified ADHD-CCSP (ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider).

I earned my Master's degree in Social Work from Columbia University, focusing on health, mental health, and disabilities. Additionally, I hold a family therapy certification from the Ackerman Institute for the Family and a post-master's degree in Palliative and End of Life Care from New York University’s School of Social Work. With over 20 years of experience as a social worker, I have served hundreds of individuals and families across the country.

My professional background includes expertise in healthcare, nonprofit management, and project management, giving me a solid understanding of the challenges involved in balancing work, family, and personal goals. I use this experience to offer tailored, comprehensive support that meets your unique needs.

Hi, I'm Lori

About Field Connection

I was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder in second grade, and for the first twelve years of my education, I struggled immensely. Faced with the challenges of school, I channeled my energy into the areas where I thrived—connecting with others. By the time I reached college, I finally found my rhythm and understood what I needed to do to be both successful and fulfilled.

In the spring of 2017, I returned to Rochester. The last time I had lived here, I was Lori Jacobson, a 17-year-old who had faced struggles my entire life and couldn’t wait to leave. Coming back as Lori Field, a wife and mother of two young children, I suddenly felt like someone with something to prove.

I shifted my career and took a role at an organization that had deeply influenced my upbringing. I gave it my all for nearly three years, but eventually, I burned out and resigned. Without a clear plan, I hired an executive coach and a therapist, and I began an intense journey of self-discovery. I pushed myself, learned, and asked hard questions—but something was still blocking me. Despite my efforts, I couldn’t pinpoint what it was I was trying to prove. I explored project management, then took on an administrative assistant role.

I don’t remember the exact moment it clicked, but it was a breakthrough. I realized, suddenly and with clarity, that it wasn’t too late—and I had to act. I had been trying to prove my ability in areas outside my strengths.

What I truly needed was to tap into the side of my brain that made me excel: the side that was creative, empathetic, and deeply connected to others. I could be a compassionate, creative listener, dedicated to helping people—and that alone was enough.

In my practice, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space for you to process your thoughts, emotions, and whatever life brings your way. It’s a space where you can be heard, understood, and supported. I know firsthand the power of having the right team in your corner.

I care. I listen. I’ve been there.