- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and ACT methods
About Lorinda
Lorinda (Lori) Kniess is a Florida LMHC with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping adults with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and LGBT concerns. Lori aims to make beginning therapy feel straightforward and manageable for people taking that first step.
She uses practical conversations to identify current struggles and immediate next steps. Sessions focus on what is present now - managing anxiety, coping with loss, addressing substance use, or rebuilding self-esteem after hurt. Lori listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try different ways of responding.
Her work draws on acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and client-centered methods. That mix is used to clarify values, change unhelpful thinking, practice new behaviors, and build motivation for change.
People commonly bring relationship wounds, family-of-origin issues, abandonment fears, body image and identity concerns, or trouble adjusting to big life changes. Lori also addresses caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, control issues, and the effects of divorce or separation.
Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. You can expect clear goals, small exercises to try between meetings, and space to talk through setbacks without judgment. To start, follow the site process to complete a brief questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How Lori’s approaches are used in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action in small, practical steps. It can help people feeling stuck after major life changes or struggling with avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking. That approach is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and problematic habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lori will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, comfort level, and day-to-day needs. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than sticking to one fixed method.
Confirm the specific online formats available before booking, as none are listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule counseling around classes, work shifts, or caregiving. They also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or sessions without camera use if that helps a person engage. Talk with Lori during scheduling to agree how sessions will fit into a typical week.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and LGBT concerns, plus related family and relationship issues.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
She combines client-centered listening with practical tools from CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to set goals and try small changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How does cost work for her sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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