Therapist profile
Lori Gordon, LCSW
LCSW in Missouri - Relationships and Parenting
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Lori
Lori Gordon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with 16 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and parenting-related strain. Lori also offers support for issues such as grief, self-esteem, intimacy-related struggles, sleep problems, and ADHD.
Lori uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through painful moments and recurring patterns. She focuses on practical skills and clearer ways to communicate when relationships feel strained. Sessions include chances to notice unhelpful thoughts, try new responses, and practice small changes that can ease daily stress.
Her background includes long-term work with people affected by trauma, domestic violence, and family-of-origin problems. That experience informs an approach that pays attention to attachment and abandonment issues when they come up. Lori also addresses chronic illness, disability, and the emotional toll those bring.
Therapeutic methods she commonly draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centered listening. These tools are used to help with emotion regulation, clearer communication, and planning steps toward goals.
Lori aims to work collaboratively on specific problems like communication breakdowns, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and coping with life changes such as divorce or loss. Practical problem solving and steady check-ins are part of how she structures sessions.
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How Lori’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression by practicing different ways of thinking and behaving. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions in close relationships and can help clarify needs and improve emotional connection.Choosing the best approach is part of the process. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan over time based on progress and feedback.
The therapist's specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or remove the need to travel. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity during life changes and make it simpler to keep regular appointments while managing family and work demands.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting strain, and related issues such as grief and intimacy difficulties.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses clear conversation and practical skills, combining client-centered listening with approaches that target thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with people affected by trauma, domestic violence, and family concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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