Lorinda (Lori) Kniess, LMHC

Lorinda (Lori) Kniess is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and struggles with self-esteem and addiction. She practices in Florida and brings 15 years of clinical experience to her work. Lori focuses on creating a warm, open space where people can talk honestly without judgment. She acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and aims to make that first step feel manageable.

In sessions Lori listens for what matters most to each person and builds practical strategies from there. She uses clear, down-to-earth tools from approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness to help people manage painful thoughts and emotions. Motivational Interviewing and client-centered methods guide how she supports change and respects each person’s pace.

Lori works with issues that include relationship patterns and family of origin concerns, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, blended family challenges, and problems with control or codependency. She also supports people dealing with substance use, bereavement, body image, abandonment, and attachment difficulties.

Expect a conversational style focused on practical steps and real-life application. Lori helps people notice what matters to them, try small changes, and build coping skills that fit daily life. She explains clinical ideas in plain language and stays focused on what will help in the here-and-now.

Her Florida LMHC credential signals her role as a licensed mental health counselor. Sessions are conducted in English and are arranged through the site's scheduling process.

How Lori Uses ACT, CBT, and Mindfulness Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and take small actions toward them, even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns with concrete exercises and homework between sessions. It often suits people who want skill-based tools to manage symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness, which can ease stress and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lori collaborates with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and daily life. She combines techniques when helpful and adjusts pace based on needs and preferences so the work feels manageable.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes trying different tools between meetings simpler, since homework and mindfulness practices can be practiced in everyday moments.