Lorinda (Lori) Kniess

Compassionate counselor blending evidence-based care

LMHC Florida

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Lorinda

Lorinda (Lori) Kniess is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and LGBT-related concerns.

Background and approach

She also addresses a range of related challenges including abandonment, attachment and family of origin issues, caregiver stress, body image and codependency, as well as divorce and substance-related problems. Lori emphasizes helping clients navigate major life changes and the emotional fallout that can follow difficult events.

Her approach begins with creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with acceptance-oriented and mindfulness practices, and draws on client-centered and motivational interviewing techniques to tailor support to each person's needs.

Over the course of sessions she helps clients build practical skills for coping, increase self-awareness, and identify values-guided changes that fit their lives. Clients work with Lori through flexible online formats and a process designed to match individual preferences and schedules.

She encourages anyone ready to begin to take the next step and arrange an initial appointment through the provided matching and scheduling process.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them through practical exercises and behavior changes; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems and helps clients develop new coping skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action, which can aid with avoidance, grief, and persistent emotional pain. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes a supportive, empathetic therapeutic relationship where the therapist provides nonjudgmental listening and reflection to help clients explore their experiences and make their own changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life context, adapting techniques from these approaches as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for scheduling and allows people to access consistent support from home or other convenient locations. These options can make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions, use brief check-ins when needed, and fit therapy into a busy routine while working with licensed professionals to address the concerns above.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lori commonly address?

She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and LGBT-related concerns, along with related issues such as attachment, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Her style is warm and client-centered, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance and mindfulness approaches and motivational interviewing to create practical, skills-based work tailored to each person.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 15 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical activities.

Where is Lori licensed to practice?

She holds the Florida LMHC credential with license number FL LMHC MH24154 and practices from Florida.

Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?

Services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy with her?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBT

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English