Lori Wilson , LCSW

Lori Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with two decades of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and a range of mood and relationship concerns. She holds an LCSW - a professional license to provide clinical therapy - and is licensed to practice in both Arizona and Tennessee. In Arizona she is also a licensed substance use counselor, with specialized training in treating substance use disorders.

Since beginning her work in 2004, Lori has provided care across settings that include inpatient and outpatient programs, residential treatment for pregnant and postpartum women, and services for military veterans dealing with mental health and substance use challenges. She offers individual therapy and group work for trauma, anxiety, depression and addiction, and brings experience addressing issues such as self-esteem, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, and process addictions.

Her academic background includes both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in social work with a specialty in substance use disorder treatment and clinical services. Lori integrates evidence-based methods including client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques, and motivational interviewing to tailor support to each person’s needs. Since May 2022 she has also worked as a remote therapist, valuing the flexibility of meeting people through a variety of online formats.

Lori approaches care with a practical, compassionate stance aimed at helping individuals build coping skills, process difficult experiences, and move toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care That Fit Your Needs

Lori uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where individuals lead conversations about what matters most to them; this approach helps people feel heard and supports work on self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - or CBT - which focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and problematic coping strategies. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she draws on to explore ambivalence and strengthen a person’s own motivation for change, especially useful in addressing substance use and behavioral shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lori works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. She combines techniques as needed and adjusts the plan over time to support progress.

Online therapy with Lori is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for scheduling and communication. These formats make it easier to access support from home or other convenient locations, accommodate busy routines, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.