- CBT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
- Substance use focus
About Lori
Lori Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience. She practices in Arizona and works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and anger among other concerns.
She began working in social work after completing a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in social work, with a specialty in substance use disorder treatment and clinical services. Over two decades she has provided individual therapy and group work in inpatient and outpatient settings. Her background includes work with Veterans and with pregnant and postpartum women in residential treatment.
In sessions she uses straightforward conversation and practical tools. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the person’s priorities. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thought and behavior patterns. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change when needed.
Clients can expect work on concrete skills like managing triggers, reducing anger-driven reactions, and building better sleep and coping routines. Lori also addresses addiction-related concerns including drug and alcohol issues and process addictions. She helps people navigate grief, relationship strain, parenting pressures, and career stress.
Her experience includes trauma-informed work with post-traumatic stress and sexual assault and abuse. She also supports people dealing with panic attacks, mood disorders, ADHD, and issues such as forgiveness, guilt and shame. Lori offers a practical, down-to-earth approach aimed at helping people make steady changes.
How her approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s priorities and listening closely to what they want to change. That approach helps when anger comes from relationship strain, grief, or feeling misunderstood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together and then teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anger, anxiety, panic, and sleep problems. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that supports people who are unsure about change and helps strengthen motivation for steps like reducing substance use or new coping habits.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit the person’s goals, preferences, and circumstances. That process can include trying tools, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also suit people who prefer not to use video or who need lower-bandwidth options. Ask about specific session formats when you schedule to match the practical needs of daily life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, anger, and related issues such as grief, sleep problems, and parenting strain.
What is her approach to working with anger?
She uses Client-Centered techniques and CBT tools to identify triggers and reactions, and Motivational Interviewing when change feels difficult.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in social work, including inpatient and outpatient settings and work with Veterans and residential programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee and Arizona and practices from Arizona.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location; 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.