Lorinda (Lori) Kniess, LMHC

Lorinda (Lori) Kniess is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addiction. She works with issues around self-esteem and LGBT concerns and addresses problems like codependency and communication breakdowns. Lori has 15 years of experience and practices in Florida as an FL LMHC.

She focuses on building a warm, open space where clients can talk without feeling judged. Early sessions tend to look at what matters most right now and identify practical steps to reduce distress. Lori aims for clear goals so progress is visible and manageable.

Her work often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and change behavior. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to help people accept difficult feelings while moving toward valued goals. Mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing appear when clients need more focus on habits and motivation.

Sessions address a wide range of life problems such as family of origin issues, abandonment, body image, caregiving stress, aging concerns, and divorce or separation. Lori also supports people dealing with drug and alcohol addiction and disruptive mood concerns in daily life.

She keeps language simple and practical in sessions. Expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and concrete plans to try between meetings. Lori helps clients track small wins and adjust the plan as needed.

How Lori Uses Online Therapy and Practical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. This is useful for anxiety, grief, and situations that feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that keep problems going, which can help with depression, anxiety, and addictions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lori talks with each person about their goals and preferences and helps choose methods that fit. She checks in regularly and adjusts strategies so the plan stays relevant and useful to the client's life.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and skill coaching, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat or text messaging can fit quick check-ins or short ongoing support. These options allow therapy to fit around work, caregiving, or travel and make it easier to keep consistent appointments.