- ACT
- CBT
- EFT
About Lori
Lori Gordon is an LCSW licensed in Missouri with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. Her practice also addresses family concerns, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues.
Lori uses clear, practical conversation to help people notice patterns that came from their family of origin and that keep showing up now. Sessions focus on learning skills to manage difficult feelings and on trying new ways to handle conflict and closeness. She mixes evidence-based tools with supportive listening so clients can test small changes between meetings.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people choose what matters most and act on it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used for spotting and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) ideas guide work on emotional connection in relationships.
Clients who bring issues like attachment worries, abandonment, control struggles, or family-of-origin patterns will find concrete strategies and behavioral experiments to try. Lori also addresses practical problems such as sleep disruption, chronic pain or illness impacts, hoarding, and coping after separation.
Therapy conversations are meant to be straightforward and paced to fit a person's life. Lori helps people set goals, practice new skills between sessions, and notice whether those changes feel helpful.
Therapeutic approaches used with remote care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and try small committed actions even when feelings are difficult. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and problems rooted in values and life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors. It is practical work aimed at reducing symptoms like low mood, worry, and sleep disruption by changing what you do and think. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to emphasize. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to problems such as family-of-origin patterns, attachment issues, or relationship concerns. Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people try techniques in real-life settings and bring immediate problems into the next session for practical troubleshooting.Areas of expertise
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns such as grief, self-esteem, and ADHD.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses practical conversation and skill practice. Sessions aim to identify patterns from family of origin and try new ways of responding.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience in clinical work.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Missouri and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients; sessions are provided for clients within applicable U.S. licensure regions.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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