- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Lorinda
Lorinda (Lori) Kniess is a Florida LMHC with 15 years of counseling experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and LGBT concerns, among other issues. She practices in English and is based in Florida.
Lori begins by listening to what feels most urgent. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental approach so people can talk about things that feel heavy or shameful. Early sessions focus on understanding the problem, daily stresses, and what the person hopes to change.
Her work draws on a few clear methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy looks at values and small steps toward meaningful action. Mindfulness practices are used to build awareness of thoughts and sensations without getting overwhelmed.
Sessions also make room for personal history. Lori helps people untangle family of origin patterns, attachment concerns, and themes such as abandonment or codependency. She addresses relationship strain, blended family stress, caregiver burden, and difficulties that follow divorce or separation.
People who struggle with substance use, addictive behavior, body image, or feelings of emptiness can work on motivation and practical change. Lori uses motivational interviewing when readiness to change is unclear. She supports clients through grief and adjustment across major life transitions.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that matter. Online ACT sessions often include exercises to notice what matters and set realistic steps toward it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to try different responses. In remote sessions this can mean structured worksheets, thought records, and behavior experiments discussed together.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to try methods that fit their goals and preferences. That might mean focusing more on ACT in one period and on CBT or mindfulness practices in another, depending on what helps the client make steady progress.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins can fit a work break, audio sessions require less bandwidth, and not traveling to an office can save time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for remote meetings so therapeutic tools stay practical and usable in everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and LGBT concerns, plus related family of origin and attachment issues.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She uses methods like CBT and ACT to help people notice patterns of thought and take values-based steps, combined with mindfulness to reduce getting stuck in painful feelings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional counseling experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Florida LMHC practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.