Therapist profile
Gordon Pfannenstiel, LCPC
Licensed counselor - Relationships and family concerns
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness tools
About Gordon
Gordon Pfannenstiel is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Kansas with 15 years of experience. He works with adults on relationship strain, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses issues such as addiction, grief, anger, and concerns about intimacy and sleep.
Gordon approaches sessions believing clients are the experts on their own lives. He listens for what matters to each person and helps them identify strengths they already have. Conversations tend to focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than labels or jargon.
In practice he blends several approaches to match the concern at hand. He often draws on client-centered ideas to prioritize the person's goals, and uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments that can change behavior. Mindfulness tools may be used to reduce reactivity in moments of stress.
People who come to him for family and parenting related concerns will find a focus on how individual choices and communication affect household relationships. He also works with issues that often appear around midlife, career strain, and young adulthood transitions.
Sessions move at a steady, practical pace. He helps clients set short-term steps they can use between meetings, and checks in on what worked and what didn’t. That approach is intended to turn small changes into lasting habits.
Gordon offers services in English and practices from Kansas. If someone is unsure whether his style fits their needs, the recommended next step is to complete the initial matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how it feels.
How sessions work
Approach and how online sessions work
Gordon commonly uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques. Client-centered work focuses on listening, clarifying what matters to the individual, and helping them set goals. Cognitive behavioral work looks at unhelpful thoughts and tests small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or low mood.He may also use elements of the Gottman Method and mindfulness practices to improve communication habits and reduce reactivity. Those tools are aimed at calmer responses, clearer conversations, and better day-to-day functioning rather than quick fixes.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the issue, and adjust the plan based on what the client finds useful. That means the approach can shift over several sessions as needs and preferences become clearer.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, require less travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and clients together decide how to structure meetings so they fit into everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which relationship and family concerns does he address?
He works with relationship strain, intimacy issues, parenting-related stress, divorce and separation concerns, and broader family topics as they affect an individual.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a person-focused approach that highlights strengths and goals. He pairs that with practical techniques such as cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness exercises.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience as a counselor working with mood, anxiety, relationship, and life-change issues.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Kansas LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and he practices in Kansas.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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