- ACT and CBT
- Attachment work
- Mindfulness practice
About Orly
Orly Avidor is an LCSW with 25 years of clinical experience based in Illinois. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar concerns, and social anxiety and phobia. She speaks English and Hebrew.
Orly takes a direct and engaged approach to therapy. Sessions include practical conversation, occasional humor, and straightforward feedback. She aims to help people recognize barriers and turn motivation into simple, concrete steps.
In practice she blends evidence-based methods with attention to attachment and values. This means clients can expect conversations about thoughts and behaviors alongside exercises that focus on values, mindfulness, and how relationships shape feeling and action. She also uses motivational interviewing ideas when people are working on change related to substance or process addictions.
Her work often starts with a clear look at what is causing the most distress now. Together she and the client identify small, achievable goals and track progress between sessions. She describes therapy as a partnership where thinking, planning, and steady action matter.
Orly has supported people from many backgrounds and life stages across a wide range of concerns. People who prefer direct feedback and practical plan-making may find her style a good match. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) uses values and committed actions to help people live around painful thoughts rather than fighting them. It can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and getting unstuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, low mood, and phobic avoidance. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus; it can support stress reduction and better emotional regulation.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust methods as needed. Expect planning, practice assignments, and regular check-ins about what is or isn’t working.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know whether sessions are held by video or in person. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit around work, childcare, and travel by removing commute time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to use quieter surroundings, avoid being on camera for part of a visit, or choose a phone call if bandwidth is limited. Ask for current session options when you schedule the first appointment.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois, New Jersey
Languages
English, Hebrew
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, trauma, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar concerns, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is active and direct with moments of light humor. Sessions focus on practical conversation, clear feedback, and creating concrete steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience as a social worker helping people with a broad range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions conducted?
Please confirm current session formats before booking so you know whether sessions are virtual or in person and how they are scheduled.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check the platform details for current pricing.