Lori Wilson, LCSW

Lori Wilson is a licensed clinical social worker who centers therapy on how thoughts and everyday habits shape feelings and behavior. She uses plain talk and practical steps to help people who are stressed, anxious, or struggling with addictions. Lori brings 20 years of field experience to sessions and aims for clear, manageable goals. Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what matters to them. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop different habits. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. Lori has experience with trauma, mood disorders, PTSD, panic, and process addictions like gambling or problematic sexual behavior. She has also supported people facing grief, parenting stress, relationship strain, and challenges tied to substance use. Her background includes work with veterans and pregnant or postpartum women in treatment settings. She holds a master’s degree in social work and has a specialty in substance use disorder treatment. Her credentials include LCSW licensure in Arizona and Tennessee. Sessions focus on practical skills, thought work, and building routines that fit daily life. People can expect straightforward guidance, personalized goals, and a focus on small changes that add up. Before scheduling, confirm current session options and logistics with the platform used to connect with Lori.

How Lori’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist reflects what someone says and helps them find their own solutions, which can help with feelings like shame, loneliness, or burnout.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and habits affect mood and behavior. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and build new routines, useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep problems.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore readiness for change. It helps people weigh pros and cons and build motivation when they feel stuck, which can be helpful for substance use and habit change.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. This is a joint process that can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Because specific session formats are not listed in the profile, confirm the available options before booking. The focus online remains the same: practical thought work, habit changes, and steady steps toward clearer goals.