Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Lori Gordon

Lori Gordon, LCSW

Therapist in Missouri

Compassionate therapist for life transitions

Continue with Lori

Review online therapy options on BetterHelp.

  • Practical coping skills
  • Values based work
  • Trauma informed care

About Lori

Lori Gordon is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. She greets people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Lori values clear, down-to-earth conversation and practical steps that fit each person's life.

With 16 years of experience, Lori adapts her approach to each person's needs. She works with people on self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career shifts, and coping with life changes. She also supports those navigating ADHD, LGBT concerns, and complex family or attachment issues.

Lori uses several therapy methods to shape sessions around what helps most. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thinking patterns and values-based action. She also uses client-centered and emotionally-focused techniques to deepen understanding of feelings and relationship patterns.

In sessions Lori listens first, then helps people pick small, manageable steps forward. She pays attention to safety and past trauma while helping people build new ways of coping. Lori aims to make therapy practical and relatable, not overwhelming.

People interested in working with Lori begin by selecting the continue button on this profile and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that she and the client schedule sessions based on availability and the platform's process. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How Lori integrates therapy approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting patterns of thinking that reinforce distress and practicing new ways of responding. CBT often helps with depression, sleep issues, and anxiety. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, when used, centers on how emotions show up in relationships and can help people understand and change interaction patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lori listens to your goals and preferences, talks through what feels most useful, and adjusts methods as you go. She mixes techniques to fit your needs rather than sticking to a single method from the start.

Confirm the specific session options before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use therapies like ACT and CBT in a way that connects directly to everyday routines and challenges.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Missouri

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lori commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and related issues like grief, intimacy concerns, and sleep trouble.

How would you describe Lori's therapy style?

Her style is warm and down-to-earth, focusing on listening first and helping people take small, workable steps toward their goals.

What kind of experience does she bring?

Lori has 16 years of professional experience helping people with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, parenting strain, and family of origin issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Missouri and Illinois, with a primary practice location noted as Missouri.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Confirm current session options before booking, as the therapist's biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Lori?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Lori GordonContinue with Lori