Orion Block, LICSW, LCSW

Licensed in Nevada · 8 years in practice

Orion Block is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who brings eight years of clinical therapy experience and more than 15 years of community organizing and education.

License and registration

LCSW, Nevada: 8977-C · expires July 2026
LICSW, Rhode Island: ISW03712 · expires May 2027
NPI: 1063948966 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About Orion

Orion Block is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who brings eight years of clinical therapy experience and more than 15 years of community organizing and education. Orion centers each conversation on the client's own expertise, offering practical support to help people become more independent and steady in daily life.

Orion uses plain, respectful language and aims to create a space that feels safe and direct. Sessions focus on strengths, values, and skills that clients already have, and build from there.

Background and approach

Orion pays attention to identity and social context when it matters to the person in front of them. In sessions Orion applies approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, and client-centered listening. These methods are used to help with anxiety, stress, depression, eating and body image concerns, and coping with major life changes.

Motivational Interviewing and narrative work are also woven in when a person needs help clarifying goals or shifting unhelpful stories about themselves. Orion has a long history of work around gender and sexuality, and supports people exploring sexual identity, kink and alternative sexual cultures, and gender-related questions.

Other focus areas include trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and communication problems, attachment and abandonment concerns, chronic illness or pain, and caregiver stress. Orion practices in Rhode Island and holds RI LICSW and NV LCSW credentials. Sessions are offered in English and are available through a mix of live and messaging formats to suit different needs.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Intimacy-related issues
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Eating disorders
Self esteem
Depression
Coaching
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Dependent personality
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Orion names

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Online support

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what truly matters to them and take small actions that line up with those values rather than getting stuck on unhelpful thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that feed anxiety or depression and practicing alternative responses that reduce distress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and validation, giving the person space to lead sessions while the therapist reflects and supports their own problem-solving.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Orion will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, and then suggest ways to combine ACT, CBT, mindfulness, or client-centered techniques. That plan can shift as needs change so the client remains part of deciding how therapy proceeds.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different days and routines. Video works well for deeper conversations and skill practice, phone can be easier when a camera is not wanted, live chat suits quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, health needs, or travel while keeping the same therapeutic approaches in place.

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Questions people ask

What concerns can Orion help with?

Orion addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, LGBT and gender concerns, intimacy and relationship problems, bipolar and coping with life changes.

How would you describe Orion's therapeutic style?

Sessions are client-centered and collaborative, focusing on what the client already knows about their life. Techniques drawn from ACT, CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy are used to create practical steps and clearer goals.

What is Orion's background and experience?

Orion has worked as a therapist for eight years and brings over 15 years of community organizing and education with an intersectional focus on race, women's, and LGBTQIA+ issues.

Where is Orion licensed and located?

Orion holds a Rhode Island Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential and a Nevada Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and practices out of Rhode Island.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States meet with Orion?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

Orion offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide different ways to connect depending on needs and schedule.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

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