Lori Mattix , LCSW

With 37 years of experience as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), Lori Mattix brings long-standing clinical skill to work with teens, adults, and families. She has provided individual, group, and family counseling across a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, and matters related to foster care and adoption. Lori approaches each person as an individual and draws on her broad background to help clients identify practical ways to manage stressors and improve daily functioning.

Respect and a non-judgmental atmosphere are central to her practice. She focuses on building a collaborative relationship that allows clients to share their priorities and participate in shaping the direction of counseling. Rather than relying on a single method, Lori develops treatment plans in partnership with the people she serves, tailoring interventions to fit specific needs and goals.

Recognizing that seeking counseling can feel challenging, Lori aims to provide the support and flexibility clients need to engage in the process. She remains committed to assisting and supporting individuals and families as they work through concerns and move toward the changes they want to achieve.

Client-Centered and Solution-Focused Care Online

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration. In this approach Lori creates space for clients to explore their own priorities and to set goals at their own pace. It is well suited for people seeking support with self-esteem, relationship concerns, coping with life changes, and building stronger communication patterns.

Solution-Focused Therapy is brief and goal-oriented, concentrating on practical steps and the client’s existing strengths. This approach helps identify small, achievable changes that can reduce stress and improve everyday functioning, making it useful for managing anxiety, problem-solving, and moving past specific obstacles.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Lori works with each person to determine which methods fit best. She collaborates with clients to blend techniques, adjust strategies over time, and align work with individual needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, access licensed professionals from different locations within the therapist’s service area, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.