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Lori Wilson, LCSW
Arizona
LCSW - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Substance use focus
About Lori
Lori Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience. She practices from Arizona and focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and related concerns.
She uses practical, goal-focused work to help people notice thoughts and habits that get in the way. Sessions include talking through reactions, testing new responses, and building small routines that reduce overwhelm. Lori combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered skills and motivational interviewing to support change.
Her background includes long-term work with people facing substance use and mood difficulties. She has supported pregnant and postpartum women in residential settings and provided care in inpatient and outpatient programs. She has run individual sessions and groups for trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction concerns.
Lori has a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work, with a focus on substance use disorder treatment and clinical services. She holds LCSW credentials in Tennessee and Arizona.
In sessions she emphasizes practical steps people can try between meetings. Homework might include small behavior changes, thought records, or brief experiments to test new approaches. The aim is to reduce unhelpful patterns and increase options for coping.
People who reach out should expect clear, structured conversations about goals, patterns, and next steps. To begin, follow the site's process to select online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How Lori Uses CBT and Motivational Interviewing Online
Clients can expect work rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing delivered through online sessions. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic, and low mood. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify their reasons for change and build small, doable steps when motivation feels mixed. Client-Centered Therapy means conversations that center the client’s goals and experience. Lori will collaborate on which methods make the most sense for the issue at hand, and adjust the approach as progress and preferences become clearer. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, since options are not listed here. Many people find remote meetings reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during busy days, and let them use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth connections when needed. The therapist will review goals and agree on practical between-session tasks that work with each person’s schedule.Areas of expertise
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she treat most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and related issues listed in her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, try alternative responses, and build practical behavior changes between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has worked in the field since 2004 and has provided individual and group care for trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Tennessee and Arizona and practices from Arizona.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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