- Anxiety and depression
- Family of origin
- Gender and sexuality
About Orion
Orion Block is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Rhode Island and an LCSW licensed in Nevada with eight years of clinical experience. Orion works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain, gender and sexuality questions, and family of origin issues.
Orion takes a client-centered approach that treats each person as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on practical steps that build on existing strengths and values. Conversations aim to clarify what matters to the client and what small changes could feel useful.
They draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and patterns that keep them stuck. Mindfulness techniques are used to develop present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing supports decision-making when people feel stuck about change.
Orion has a background in community organizing and education spanning more than 15 years, with work centered on race, women’s issues, and LGBTQIA+ concerns. That experience shapes how they address identity, stigma, and the social forces that affect mental health.
In sessions Orion helps people address a wide range of struggles including trauma, grief, eating and body image concerns, caregiving stress, and intimacy questions. They also work with people navigating adoption and foster care histories, attachment-related patterns, and issues tied to kink and alternative sexual cultures.
Practical goals are common in their work: clearer communication, steadier mood management, and better day-to-day functioning. People who want straightforward conversation about old family patterns and current relationship problems may find this approach fits their needs.
How therapeutic approaches are used in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal values rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thinking. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and decision-making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to shift patterns that contribute to depression and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client's perspective, using reflective conversation to build clarity and focus on goals. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Orion will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. That choice can change over time as goals become clearer and progress is made. The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when needed. Remote work also lets people continue therapy while managing work, caregiving, or other commitments, with the therapist and client agreeing on what works practically for scheduling and interaction.Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Nevada, Rhode Island
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Orion work with?
They work with anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, eating and body image concerns, and family of origin issues among others.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Therapy is client-centered and practical. Sessions focus on the client's goals and use strengths to guide change.
How much clinical experience does Orion have?
Orion has eight years of clinical experience and over 15 years of community organizing and education work related to race, women’s, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
Orion holds RI LICSW and NV LCSW credentials and is based in Rhode Island.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the listed biography does not specify formats.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Orion?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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