- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and ACT
About Lorinda
Lorinda (Lori) Kniess is a Florida LMHC with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and questions about life purpose. She also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, body image, substance use, and family of origin problems.
She meets people where they are and starts by listening to what matters most right now. Early sessions focus on identifying immediate worries and practical goals. Lori uses clear, straightforward language so conversations feel understandable and focused.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice patterns of thinking and test new behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports values-based choices and learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversations grounded in the person’s own perspective.
Lori also incorporates mindfulness exercises and motivational interviewing techniques when helpful. These methods are used to strengthen coping skills, improve emotion regulation, and support decisions about change. She adapts pacing to what each person can manage.
Sessions include practical tools, straightforward feedback, and check-ins about progress. Getting started typically involves a short questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment so goals can be clarified and a plan set in place.
How Lori uses therapeutic methods online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that align with those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when someone feels stuck after a life change and wants to move toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. It is practical work for stress, mood, and coping skills.Lori treats the selection of an approach as a collaborative process. She will review options like ACT or CBT with the person, consider goals and daily demands, and adjust methods as needed. Finding a good fit is part of the early sessions rather than a single decision up front.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, support shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises and CBT tools between meetings to practice changes in everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and life purpose concerns. Additional focus areas include attachment, caregiver stress, body image, and family of origin issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She listens first and uses clear, practical language. Early work centers on identifying immediate worries and setting manageable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience in counseling adults, children, and families.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.