- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and ACT methods
About Dorrie
Dorrie Lombardi Chandler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 19 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, and navigating life changes. She also addresses issues such as ADHD, anger, career questions, intimacy and sexual concerns, and LGBT-related matters.
Dorrie uses practical talking and skill-building in sessions. She listens and follows the person's lead while offering tools drawn from evidence-based approaches. Expect straightforward conversations about goals, coping skills, and small steps to try between sessions.
Her background includes long-term work helping people manage mood problems, burnout, and big transitions like career or family shifts. That experience informs how she adapts methods to fit different situations. She mixes approaches when helpful rather than relying on a single technique.
Sessions often focus on clearer thinking, emotion regulation, and improving communication. Techniques may include behavioral experiments, values-based action, and emotion-focused strategies depending on the issue at hand. Dorrie aims to make therapy practical and relevant to everyday life.
People come for short-term problem work and for longer-term support. Conversations in early sessions center on what matters most now and on setting achievable goals. The therapist helps track progress and adjusts the plan as needs change.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking action toward them even when difficult thoughts or feelings pop up. It can help when life transitions, career choices, or identity questions feel paralyzing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical experiments to test unhelpful thinking. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, and managing impulsivity.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the issue, and adjust as progress is tracked. Clients take part in choosing which tools to use and what to practice between sessions.
The therapist's biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online formats can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time for appointments. These practical benefits help therapy fit into study, work, and family life without promising a particular service.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, and life changes. Additional areas include ADHD, anger, career issues, intimacy and sexuality, and LGBT concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and skills-focused. She listens first, then offers practical tools such as behavioral techniques and emotion regulation strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, stress, trauma, and life transition issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices in Florida.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions offered format-wise?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How are costs handled and how do I start?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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