Addiction Counselor for Military, Veterans & First Responders
Location: Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey
Services Available: In-person & Telehealth
About Lori Ann Roland
Addiction Counselor for Veterans and First Responders in New Jersey, Lori Ann Roland is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LCADC) with over 20 years of experience providing trauma-informed addiction treatment and mental health therapy.
Lori is especially known for her work with military personnel, veterans, law enforcement, first responders, and other high-stress professions, offering culturally competent care tailored to the unique psychological and emotional demands of service-oriented careers. Her clinical style is warm, practical, and solution-focused — helping clients build insight, emotional regulation, and long-term recovery strategies without judgment.
Addiction Treatment & Recovery Services
Lori provides individualized addiction counseling for adults struggling with:
- Alcohol use disorder
- Drug and substance use disorders
- Relapse prevention and recovery planning
- Co-occurring mental health conditions
- Trauma-informed addiction care
She supports clients at all stages of recovery, including those transitioning from detox, residential treatment, IOP/PHP, or sober living environments.
Specialized Support for Veterans & First Responders
Lori has extensive experience working with:
- Active duty military
- Veterans
- Law enforcement officers
- Firefighters and EMS
- Healthcare and emergency professionals
Her work focuses on issues commonly faced in these populations, including:
- PTSD and complex trauma
- Occupational stress and burnout
- Moral injury and identity transitions
- Anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation
- Substance use linked to service-related stress
This makes her an ideal referral partner for Porchlight clients in recovery who come from military or first responder backgrounds.
Therapeutic Approaches
Lori integrates evidence-based and trauma-informed modalities, including:
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Emotion-focused and interpersonal therapy
- Mind-body and resilience-based approaches
She offers both in-person therapy in New Jersey and telehealth counseling, making services accessible to clients across the region.
Porchlight Recovery recommends Lori Ann Roland because she offers:
- Dual licensure in mental health and addiction counseling
- Deep experience with trauma and co-occurring disorders
- Specialized competence in veterans and first responder care
- A recovery-aligned, practical therapeutic style
- Seamless support for clients transitioning from structured treatment
Her practice aligns closely with Porchlight’s mission of long-term, dignified, community-based recovery support, particularly for professionals and service members. For more information on Lori or her practice, click here.
