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Gordon Pfannenstiel

Compassionate counselor using evidence-based tools

LCPC Kansas

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Gordon

Gordon Pfannenstiel is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Kansas with 15 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people navigate a wide range of concerns including relationship challenges, anxiety and depression, coping with life changes, addiction, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

Background and approach

Gordon emphasizes working from the client’s strengths while collaborating to identify practical steps forward. His practice blends evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), client-centered techniques, the Gottman Method, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, tailoring sessions to the needs and goals of each person.

Gordon prioritizes building a trusting working relationship and encourages clients to view themselves as experts on their own lives, bringing curiosity and respect to the therapeutic process. He supports those ready to take the first step toward change by offering steady guidance and skills to address stress, mood concerns, career questions, ADHD-related challenges, and other life transitions.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Gordon commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods in his work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and mood regulation by teaching concrete skills and strategies. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic relationship where the therapist listens closely and supports clients in exploring their own goals and values, useful for building confidence and navigating life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Gordon treats that as a collaborative effort. He works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time so the work stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy with him is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and access consistent support regardless of location within Kansas.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Gordon commonly address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including relationship problems, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, sleep difficulties, anger, career issues, bipolar and ADHD related matters.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques like CBT and the Gottman Method, aiming to combine empathy with practical skills and goal-focused work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 15 years of professional work in counseling settings, supporting people through life transitions and mood or relationship challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the credential LCPC and practices in Kansas with the licence listing KS LCPC LCPC 2353.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English; he is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for meeting with him?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Control issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPersonality disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Kansas

Languages

English