Lori Gordon , LCSW

Lori Gordon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 16 years of professional experience, licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship challenges, and process trauma and abuse, alongside supporting those coping with depression. Her practice is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversation and treatment plans to reflect each person’s unique situation and goals.

She emphasizes a collaborative approach, working with clients to identify priorities and practical steps forward while honoring individual values and strengths. Lori recognizes that beginning therapy can require courage and validates the effort it takes to reach out for support. Her aim is to create a thoughtful, tailored path that addresses both immediate concerns and longer-term growth.

As an LCSW, Lori brings clinical training and years of direct practice to her work, combining evidence-informed methods with a client-centered attitude. Prospective clients who are seeking assistance with mood, anxiety, relationship dynamics, or trauma-related issues may find a supportive, adaptable ally in her practice.

Therapeutic Approaches for Virtual Care

Lori Gordon integrates several evidence-informed approaches to help clients work through difficult thoughts, emotions, and relational patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept uncomfortable feelings without avoidance, and take committed action toward meaningful goals - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for depression, anxiety, and coping with daily challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and a nonjudgmental stance, creating space for clients to explore concerns at their own pace and build self-understanding.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lori will work collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best for their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment feels relevant and usable.

Online therapy options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access care when schedules or mobility limit in-person visits. These formats offer flexibility in timing and setting, allowing clients to engage with therapists from home, during breaks, or while traveling, while still receiving support from licensed professionals.