Therapist profile
Gordon Pfannenstiel, LCPC
Kansas
LCPC in Kansas - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Kansas / LCPC 2353
- NPI1467755017
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationKansas
About
- Relationship issues
- Anger and impulse control
- CBT and mindfulness
About Gordon
Gordon Pfannenstiel is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC in Kansas with 15 years of experience. He helps people facing relationship struggles, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, anger, and life changes. He also works with career concerns, addiction, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, and issues around intimacy.
Gordon centers sessions on a collaborative relationship. He treats the person as the expert on their life and looks for existing strengths to build on. In practice he uses direct conversation, reflective listening, and practical strategies so sessions feel straightforward and to the point.
He draws on client-centered ideas to keep conversations focused on the person's priorities. He uses cognitive behavioral tools to notice thought-patterns that feed stress and anger. He also brings mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques when people want concrete ways to manage impulses and increase forward momentum.
Sessions include talking through what triggers anger or resentment, practicing small changes in thinking and behavior, and setting realistic steps to try between meetings. He can help people sort through control issues, divorce or separation, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose or midlife transitions.
Gordon aims for clear goals and measurable steps rather than vague promises. He encourages short-term work for specific problems and longer-term support when issues are deeper. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how the approach fits.
How sessions work
How his methods translate to online sessions
Gordon commonly draws on client-centered therapy to keep sessions focused on what the person wants to address. That approach means conversation is guided by the client's priorities, with the therapist reflecting back concerns and options. It suits relationship work, self-esteem issues, and sorting out goals.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which links thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and gives concrete steps to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, anger management, depression, and workplace stress because it emphasizes practical exercises and brief skills to try between meetings.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Gordon will review goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients and therapist decide together whether to focus on short-term skill building or longer-term exploration.
If you want to book, confirm the exact session formats available before scheduling. The site asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and then pick a time for the first session. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can use appointments during workday breaks or between errands.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps with relationship problems, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, addiction, sleep issues, ADHD, and life changes among other concerns.
How would he describe his approach in sessions?
He uses a collaborative, client-centered style that combines conversation with practical tools. Cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness are often used to manage thoughts and reactions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a KS LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Kansas, and he practices from Kansas.
Which languages does he offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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