- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and ACT
- Grief and loss
About Lorinda
Lorinda (Lori) Kniess is a Florida LMHC with 15 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and LGBT concerns.
Lori talks through what brought someone in and looks at practical ways to manage day-to-day life. Sessions focus on learning skills and noticing patterns of thought and behavior that make things harder. She uses plain language and step-by-step ideas rather than technical terms.
Her approach blends acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive behavioral techniques. Lori also uses client-centered and mindfulness methods and motivational interviewing to help people clarify values and take small, doable steps. That mix supports coping with strong feelings and repeated worry.
In the room she encourages honest, direct conversation about what’s working and what’s not. Lori pays attention to family of origin issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, and problems with communication or codependency. She helps people facing addictions, divorce, caregiving stress, and body image or identity issues.
Lori’s work includes helping people adjust to major life changes and process grief. She aims to help clients build clearer choices and steadier routines. Sessions are practical and goal-focused, with attention to how therapy fits into everyday life.
How Lori uses therapeutic approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts without getting swept away by them and committing to actions that match personal values; it can help with persistent worry and avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns; it is useful for social anxiety and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so people can make their own choices; this approach supports building self-understanding and confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lori will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She will check in and adjust direction as sessions progress so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also means people can try an initial session without rearranging as much in-person time, and the therapist can use online tools to practice coping skills between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and LGBT issues. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, family of origin and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses straightforward conversation and practical skills work. Expect a mix of acceptance approaches, cognitive techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional counseling experience working with adults and addressing a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.