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Gordon Pfannenstiel, LCPC
Kansas
Kansas LCPC - Relationships and mood support
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness tools
- Gottman approach
About Gordon
Gordon Pfannenstiel is a Kansas LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience helping people with relationship problems, motivation, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. He frames work around practical steps and clearer thinking rather than long theoretical lectures. He invites straightforward conversation about what is causing stress and what might be changed first.
He treats concerns such as addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping difficulty, anger, career questions, bipolar mood patterns, and ADHD-related struggles. He also supports people facing control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, and questions about life purpose. Gordon lists CBT, client-centered work, the Gottman Method, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing among his approaches.
Gordon aims to help callers notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and try different ways of responding. Sessions focus on concrete skills, small behavioral experiments, and clearer decision-making. He uses straightforward language and asks clients to test what works between meetings.
He emphasizes that clients bring strengths and knowledge about their own lives. The counselor's role is to help name patterns, plan small changes, and track what improves. He encourages regular check-ins on progress and adjustments to techniques as needed.
Gordon practices in Kansas and offers sessions in English. Selecting a first session involves a short questionnaire and scheduling a meeting after matching preferences and needs.
How his approaches translate to online work
Gordon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior and to try small experiments that can change daily habits and mood. CBT is practical and goal-focused, often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep problems.He also uses client-centered techniques that focus on the person's perspective and strengths, offering listening and reflection to help clarify goals. The Gottman Method is used for relationship-focused work, offering concrete exercises and communication tools to practice between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Gordon collaborates with each person to choose which methods to try based on their goals, symptoms, and what feels doable. He reviews progress and adjusts methods if something is not helping.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about available session styles during sign-up to match practical needs with therapeutic goals.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He helps people with relationship issues, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses addictions, grief, anger, sleep issues, career concerns, and ADHD-related struggles.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try alternative responses. Sessions include practical skills, behavioral experiments, and tracking changes between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience. His work history focuses on mood, relationships, and life-transition concerns.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Kansas and holds the KS LCPC credential. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time. Sessions are offered in English to people located where his practice is authorized.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Please check the booking flow to see whether video, phone, or in-person sessions are available.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are shown during sign-up based on your location.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session after matching preferences and needs.
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