Lori Wilson, LCSW

Lori Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and related challenges. She holds a bachelor's and a master's degree in social work with a specialty in substance use disorder treatment and clinical services. As an LCSW, Lori has training and authorization to provide clinical psychotherapy and therapeutic interventions. She is licensed to practice in Arizona and Tennessee and is also a licensed substance use counselor in Arizona.

Lori's clinical background includes work with Veterans addressing mental health and substance use concerns, pregnant and postpartum women in residential treatment, and men and women in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has provided individual therapy and led groups focused on trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use. Since May 2022 she has served as a contracted remote therapist with Betterhelp and appreciates the flexibility of connecting with clients across different settings.

Her practice draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, and motivational interviewing to address issues such as grief, relationships, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life transitions. Lori emphasizes practical, goal-oriented support to help clients build coping skills and pursue sustainable change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person from their own perspective and creating a supportive space where the client leads the pace and topics of work. This approach helps people who need empathy, validation, and a collaborative relationship to explore personal goals and values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a skills-based approach that helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with more adaptive choices. CBT can be effective for conditions like anxiety, depression, panic, and many stress-related concerns.

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that aims to strengthen a person’s own motivation for change by exploring ambivalence and supporting self-directed goals. It is especially useful for substance use issues, readiness for change, and building commitment to new habits.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Lori works collaboratively with clients to determine which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from a range of settings.