ABOUT LORI

Lori Nicolaysen, a self-employed career advisor and dreamwork coach, is skilled in helping others 1) reflect on their strengths, talents and dreams and 2) develop practical plans for accomplishing their goals.  If clients wish to meet with Lori in person, they can see her either in Charlottesville, VA or San Francisco, CA.

Lori has an M.Ed. in counseling from Lynchburg College and has been a career advisor at the University of Virginia (U.Va.) since August 2000. Through U.Va. and privately, she has worked with thousands of individuals from ages 18-60 on career and job search issues.  Lori has taught career planning courses at the college level and has over ten years experience as a workshop leader. 

Prior to working at U.Va., Lori was the Director of Education 1995-2000) and then Campus Director at the Virginia School of Massage in Charlottesville. In these roles, Lori hired and supervised numerous instructional and administrative staff members, and learned the employer's perspective.

Since high school, Lori has explored many other career options through internships and part-time work. As one student stated, "Lori is a great teacher for since she herself has experienced many different careers and can understand people's fears and struggles."

Lori's passion for dreamwork has arisen out of her interest in her own dreams.  Using skills and techniques similar to those used in career coaching, Lori now works with individuals to explore dream messages and apply those insights to daily life.

Lori adheres to the ethical principles developed by the International Association for the Study of Dreams, which honors the value of all dreamwork traditions. For more information, please see: www.asdreams.org/ethics.htm#ethics1