Lori Brax, LSCSW

Lori Brax is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and life transitions. She focuses on practical steps that fit each person’s daily routine. Lori speaks plainly and works to make therapy something that feels manageable and useful.

She uses a goal-focused approach to notice patterns in thinking and behavior. Lori often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping people try different ways of thinking and small behavioral changes to reduce distress. Sessions emphasize concrete tools you can practice between meetings.

Her approach is warm and direct. She listens for what matters to you and adapts the conversation to your needs. Lori aims to build momentum through small wins and realistic strategies for coping, sleep, eating, relationships, and motivation.

With 12 years of experience as an LSCSW - Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker - in Kansas, she has worked with a wide range of concerns. That includes addiction, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma and abuse, and issues related to caregiving, aging, and hospice. Her background also covers intimacy-related concerns, sexual assault and abuse, hoarding, and intellectual disability.

People who reach out can expect a collaborative, respectful tone and a focus on skills that fit everyday life. Lori offers several online formats so people can choose the way that best suits their schedule and needs.

How Lori Uses CBT and Online Formats

CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Lori uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. This approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, sleep, eating concerns, and motivation issues.

Her work is practical and collaborative. She and the client decide together which strategies to try based on the person’s goals and daily life. If a different approach seems like a better fit, she will adjust the plan with the client's input so progress stays realistic and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people work face to face when a longer session or visual connection helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief support, skill practice, or when writing feels more comfortable than speaking.

These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules. Lori helps clients choose the format that matches their needs and routines so therapy can be practical and sustainable.