About
- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Lori
Lori Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee and Arizona with 20 years of clinical experience. She lists work with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, parenting concerns, and related areas among her focus. Lori's background includes work in substance use treatment and clinical services.
Lori’s practice draws on client-centered work that keeps the person, not the labels, at the center of sessions. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behavioral strategies. Motivational Interviewing shows up in her approach when people are making changes around substances or other habits.
Her experience includes supporting veterans with mental health and substance use concerns, and supporting pregnant and post-partum women in residential treatment settings. She has provided both individual and group work in inpatient and outpatient programs for anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use. Those roles shaped her practical skills for working with crisis, relapse triggers, and recovery planning.
Lori earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in social work, with a specialty in substance use disorder treatment. She also holds a licensed substance use counselor credential in Arizona, alongside her LCSW credentials.
People who contact her can expect straightforward conversation about goals, coping options, and next steps. Sessions tend to focus on problem solving, changing habits that cause harm, and restoring day-to-day functioning.
How sessions work
How Lori’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s concerns. The therapist prioritizes what matters most to the client and works at the client's pace, which can help with stress, grief, and relationship strain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Online sessions can use CBT to spot thinking patterns, test new behaviors, and practice short exercises between appointments to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel unsure about change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to strengthen motivation for change, which is useful for addictions and habit-related concerns. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lori will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That may mean mixing client-centered conversation with CBT strategies or using motivational interviewing when exploring readiness to change. Confirm session formats before booking, as they are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discussing practical arrangements at the first appointment helps match the format to daily schedules and needs.Areas of focus
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, and related topics among her focus areas.
What is her general therapy style?
Her work is client-centered, using cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to address thinking patterns, behaviors, and readiness to change.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked in the field since 2004, giving her about 20 years of clinical experience across substance use and mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with credentials in Tennessee and Arizona, and she practices out of Arizona.
Does she see people in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here and can vary by provider and region.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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 in danger, use the crisis numbers.