Lori Gordon, LCSW

Licensed in Missouri · 16 years in practice

Lori Gordon is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

License and registration

LCSW, Missouri: 2008011624 · expires September 2027
NPI: 1831330018 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 16
Languages: English

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About Lori

Lori Gordon is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She speaks plainly and treats each person with respect and compassion. Lori aims to make the first steps toward therapy feel manageable for someone who is uncertain or overwhelmed.

She uses a mix of approaches to fit what a person needs. Sessions focus on practical steps - learning new ways to handle strong emotions, improving communication, and rebuilding trust after hurt.

Background and approach

Lori adapts conversation and exercises to match each person's goals and situation. Over her career she has worked with concerns such as relationship struggles, attachment and abandonment issues, parenting strain, grief, and challenges tied to chronic pain or illness. She also supports people facing career stress, sleep problems, anger, and difficulties linked to ADHD.

Her background includes helping clients navigate separation, domestic violence, and family-of-origin patterns. Lori draws on therapies that teach skills and deepen emotional understanding. She blends strategies that help change unhelpful thoughts, regulate intense feelings, and clarify values so people can move forward.

The focus is on what someone wants to change and how to take steps toward that goal. People who choose Lori can expect a collaborative tone. She listens first, then suggests options and tools that fit the person's daily life.

Treatment plans are tailored and adjusted as progress is made.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Lori lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Lori names

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Online support

How Lori’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most to a person and taking small, committed steps toward those values while learning to notice difficult thoughts without being led by them; it can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about identifying unhelpful thinking and changing patterns of behavior through practical exercises and homework, which is useful for stress, sleep issues, and mood concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in close relationships to improve connection and reduce conflict.

Choosing the right approach happens together. Lori will listen to your goals and try different methods to see what fits. The plan can change over time as priorities, comfort, and progress evolve so the work stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a work break. Live chat or text messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options let people access therapy from different routines and locations while keeping scheduling simple.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Lori commonly address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, career stress, and ADHD-related challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Lori uses a practical, collaborative style that blends skills training and emotion-focused work. Sessions emphasize clear steps, practiceable tools, and adjusting the plan to fit real life.

What is her professional background?

She has 16 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, family-of-origin issues, chronic illness, and domestic violence.

Where is Lori licensed and practicing?

She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in Missouri, and her profile reflects practice tied to that state.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Lori?

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