- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT
- Stress and trauma
About Lori
Lori Gordon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with 16 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and depression. Lori also helps with concerns around self-esteem, grief, intimacy, sleep, parenting, anger, career transitions, and ADHD.
She uses several counseling approaches to match a person's needs. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) appears among her practice methods and is often used when emotions and attachment patterns shape ongoing problems. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Client-Centered Therapy to guide sessions.
Sessions begin with listening to what matters most and identifying a few practical goals. Lori keeps language clear and concrete so people can try ideas between sessions. She works on skills for handling anxiety, managing intense feelings, improving communication, and sorting out relationship patterns.
Her practice addresses additional issues such as abandonment and attachment concerns, chronic pain or illness, commitment and control problems, family of origin and family problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and hoarding. Lori also helps people cope with natural or human-caused disasters, domestic violence, divorce and separation, and other life changes.
If someone is ready to try therapy, Lori asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. She uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time, and sessions vary in cost with location.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with emotions and attachment patterns that repeat in relationships. It can help people name hard-to-recognize feelings and change interactional cycles that cause distress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to take actions that reflect personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete strategies to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or depression.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through what feels most useful, try methods in session, and adjust based on what the client finds helpful. That shared decision-making helps align techniques with goals and day-to-day life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches work well over video or phone because they focus on conversation and skill practice, while others may be adapted for a mix of session styles. Discuss preferred timing, session length, and whether shorter or longer meetings are a better fit when arranging the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and related problems listed in her specialties.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her approach includes Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Client-Centered Therapy.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 16 years of professional experience practicing as a clinician.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.