Key details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Arizona / 18645; LCSW, Tennessee / 5578
- NPI1629256409
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArizona
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Lori
Lori Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee and Arizona with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and anger.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people notice patterns that keep problems alive. Sessions often look at what happens day to day - habits, reactions, and the moments when stress or anger flare. Lori also draws on practical tools to reduce symptoms and improve coping in the short term.
Her background includes clinical work with people who have substance use concerns and military veterans. She has provided individual and group care in residential, inpatient, and outpatient settings, and has supported pregnant and postpartum people in residential treatment programs.
Lori completed both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work with a specialty in substance use disorder treatment and clinical services. She brings that focus into treatment planning and the conversations she has with clients.
In sessions she blends a client-centered style with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. That mix is used to help people set realistic goals, change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and build small, steady shifts in daily life.
She practices from Arizona and works in English. People interested in starting are asked to follow the site prompts to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. It helps when someone needs to talk through what matters most and set priorities at a steady pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical steps to notice and change thoughts and behaviors that keep anger and anxiety cycling. It is useful for work stress, panic, sleep problems, and mood shifts. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they want and find internal reasons to change, which is often helpful with addictions or when motivation is low.Finding the right mix of these methods is part of the process. Lori works with clients to identify goals and tries different techniques together to see what fits best. That collaborative approach means adjustments happen as needs and preferences become clearer.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove travel time so sessions fall between errands or work. It also allows using worksheets, behavioral experiments, and structured CBT exercises during meetings so practical skills can be practiced between sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and related challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to focus on practical changes and clearer goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked in the field since 2004, bringing about 20 years of clinical experience in behavioral health and substance use treatment.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Tennessee and Arizona, and she practices from Arizona.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.