Lori Wilson

Helping people build skills and resilience

LCSW Arizona

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Lori

Lori Wilson brings two decades of clinical social work experience to her practice, blending cognitive behavioral strategies with client-centered care and motivational interviewing.

Background and approach

She holds an LCSW and has clinical training focused on substance use disorder treatment, supporting people coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, and a wide range of behavioral health concerns. Her background includes work with veterans and with people in residential and outpatient treatment settings, where she provided individual and group interventions for mood disorders and substance use.

In session she draws on practical tools and collaborative exploration to address issues such as stress, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, and complications from trauma and abuse. Lori also works with concerns like ADHD, panic, eating and sleeping difficulties, compassion fatigue, and process addictions.

Based in Arizona, she offers multiple formats for care and emphasizes approaches that help clients build insight, develop coping skills, and move toward personal goals.

How Lori’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Online therapy with Lori draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to offer structured, goal-oriented support and encouragement for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing practical skills to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, panic, and mood difficulties. Motivational Interviewing emphasizes exploring ambivalence and increasing internal motivation, which is especially useful for substance use, behavior change, and engagement with treatment.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Lori discusses goals and preferences with each person and tailors sessions accordingly, blending skill teaching, empathetic listening, and motivational strategies so the approach fits the client’s needs rather than the other way around.

Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to maintain regular contact and to use therapy flexibly around work, family, and daily life. These options support continued access to licensed professionals when in-person visits are impractical, allowing clients to practice new skills and receive feedback in ways that match their routines and comfort.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lori address in therapy?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, and many mood and behavioral issues listed in her focus areas.

What therapeutic approaches does she use during sessions?

Lori integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, and motivational interviewing to combine skill-building, empathic exploration, and goal-focused support.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has practiced for 20 years with experience in residential and outpatient settings, providing individual and group care, and has worked with veterans and people in substance use treatment.

Where is Lori licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LCSW and practices in Arizona; her listed licenses include TN LCSW 5578 and AZ LCSW 18645.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Therapy is provided in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for online work?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions priced and billed?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone begin working with Lori?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Arizona, Tennessee

Languages

English