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Lori Wilson, LCSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationArizona
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Lori

Lori Wilson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with two decades of experience supporting people through complex mental health and substance use concerns.

Background and approach

She draws on a background in clinical social work and a specialty in substance use disorder treatment to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, and related concerns such as grief, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. Lori's training includes a bachelor's and master's in social work and licensure in Arizona and Tennessee.

Over 20 years in practice has included work across residential and outpatient settings, where Lori provided individual and group care for trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and substance use. She has experience with pregnant and postpartum people in residential treatment and with veterans facing mental health and addiction challenges.

In her practice she blends client-centered methods with structured techniques to address practical coping skills, motivation for change, and emotional processing. Located in Arizona, Lori offers flexible online session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration, practical strategies, and support during life transitions, aiming to help clients build resilience and move toward meaningful change.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with flexible online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respect for the client's perspective and creates a collaborative space where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client's lead to support self-directed growth. This approach is helpful for people seeking validation, emotional processing, and relationship-focused work.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical coping skills. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and many mood-related concerns because it offers concrete tools for change.

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people explore their own motivations for change and build commitment. It is especially useful when addressing substance use, ambivalence, or readiness to adopt new habits.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will collaborate with each client to tailor interventions to their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting methods as needs evolve.

Online therapy in this practice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions or busy periods, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver structured therapeutic work and coaching from a distance.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lori commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and eating or sleeping difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her practice combines client-centered care with structured techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to balance empathy with practical skill-building.
What background and experience informs her work?
With 20 years of experience, she has worked in residential and outpatient settings providing individual and group services for trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, and substance use.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Tennessee (TN LCSW 5578) and Arizona (AZ LCSW 18645) and practices from Arizona.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English; she is not listed as offering other languages or international services.
What session formats are available for working together?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Arizona, Tennessee

Languages

English

What Lori can help with

Lori Wilson works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.

Lori works with Veterans with mental health and substance use, pregnant and post-partum women in residential treatment, and men and women inpatient and outpatient.

How Lori approaches therapy

Lori's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Lori is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Arizona, with 20 years of clinical experience.