Lori Wilson, LCSW

Lori Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience. She practices from Arizona and uses practical, problem-focused methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and other life challenges.

Lori listens first and helps clients decide what matters most to them. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. She also uses client-centered methods to build on each person’s strengths and Motivational Interviewing to support change when motivation is low.

Her background includes work with people facing substance use and mood disorders, trauma and post-traumatic stress, panic attacks, and process addictions such as gambling or problematic sexual behaviors. She has experience offering individual and group work in inpatient and outpatient settings, and supporting clients through pregnancy and the postpartum period in residential treatment.

Lori earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in social work, with a specialty in substance use disorder treatment and clinical services. She holds LCSW credentials in Arizona and Tennessee and has worked in behavioral health since 2004.

Sessions focus on clear goals and step-by-step strategies. Lori helps people develop coping skills, reduce symptoms, and build routines that fit their lives. She tends to practical tools and straightforward conversation so progress feels tangible.

How evidence-based approaches work online

CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building on each person's strengths to help them find their own solutions. Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change and find personal reasons to take next steps.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Lori will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. She draws from these methods and shapes sessions to match what the client needs at the time so progress feels useful and achievable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick check-ins, homework support, and ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.