About Lorinda
Lorinda (Lori) Kniess is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, and concerns related to self-esteem and LGBT issues. Lori focuses on practical support and steady guidance so clients feel heard and understood from the first session.
She begins by building a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters most to them. Lori listens for patterns that keep problems stuck and helps identify small, actionable steps to reduce distress.
How Lorinda works
Many clients appreciate a straightforward approach that balances gentle curiosity with clear goals. Lori uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She applies Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas to change painful thoughts and behaviors.
Client-Centered techniques and mindfulness skills are woven in to calm the mind and strengthen emotional awareness. Over her career she has supported people dealing with family of origin issues, abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems, caregiver stress, and the stress of divorce or separation. She also works with addictions and related issues such as codependency and control struggles.
Lori pays attention to life stage concerns including aging and geriatric issues. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented while staying respectful of each person's pace. Lori helps people set realistic steps and follow through between sessions.
She offers in-person work in Florida and uses plain language to help clients move toward more stable daily routines and better emotional balance.
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What Lorinda works with
The areas below are the ones Lorinda selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
Evidence-informed approaches available online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward a more meaningful life, which can help with anxiety, depression, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is useful for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and many day-to-day challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lori will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on what is working and what needs a different focus.
Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send updates, ask quick questions, or check in between sessions. These options support continuity of care, flexibility in scheduling, and more ways to keep momentum between appointments.
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