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Lori Gordon, LCSW

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationMissouri
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Lori

Lori Gordon is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and attention-related concerns such as ADHD.

Background and approach

She approaches each person with respect and sensitivity, shaping conversations and treatment plans to respond to the client’s individual situation and goals.

Grounded in evidence-based methods, Lori draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered care to address problems ranging from grief and intimacy struggles to sleep and anger management.

Her practice also attends to related areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, family-of-origin dynamics, chronic illness and pain, and challenges like hoarding or communication problems. Clients can expect a compassionate, collaborative process that emphasizes practical skills and emotional understanding.

Lori invites people who are ready to make a change to take the first step, and she will work with them to tailor a plan that fits their needs and preferences in therapy.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present, which can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and to improve coping with daily challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is centered on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in relationships, making it useful for intimacy and relationship concerns.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs with each client and tailor a mix of methods so the treatment fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can access care from home or elsewhere. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy schedules, and use tools and exercises between meetings to support progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lori commonly address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting and ADHD among other areas listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her practice blends client-centered compassion with evidence-informed techniques like ACT, CBT, DBT and EFT to balance emotional understanding and practical skill building.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is an LCSW with 16 years of professional work experience supporting clients through a variety of life challenges and mental health concerns.
Where is Lori licensed and based?
She holds LCSW licensure and practices in Missouri. The provided license detail is MO LCSW 2008011624.
Does she provide services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English

What Lori can help with

Lori Gordon works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.

Lori works with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse.

Lori works with depression.

How Lori approaches therapy

Lori's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Lori is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Missouri, with 16 years of clinical experience.