Gordon Pfannenstiel, LCPC

Gordon Pfannenstiel is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Kansas with 15 years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, anger, and the fallout from major life changes. He also supports clients facing addictions, sleep problems, grief, career stress, ADHD concerns, and mood or personality disorder challenges.

He keeps sessions straightforward and person-focused. He starts by listening to what matters most and helping people name their goals. He treats clients as the expert on their own story and looks for existing strengths to build on.

Gordon uses practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness exercises to help people notice patterns and try different responses. He also draws on client-centered principles to keep the work collaborative and on the client’s terms. For relationship concerns he integrates ideas from the Gottman Method when helpful.

Sessions often include talking through recent conflicts, practicing new ways to respond to anger or anxiety, and setting small goals between meetings. He uses motivational interviewing ideas to help with change and to address stuck or avoidant patterns.

People who prefer a direct, respectful approach that focuses on clear steps and skills tend to do well with him. He encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes. To start, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session to clarify goals and next steps.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions