Lorinda (Lori) Kniess, LMHC

Florida · 15 years in practice

Lorinda (Lori) Kniess is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, and self-esteem concerns.

License and registration

LMHC, Florida: MH24154 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1902453798 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Lorinda

Lorinda (Lori) Kniess is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, and self-esteem concerns. She also helps clients navigating LGBT issues and a range of family and relationship struggles. Lori speaks English and brings 15 years of experience to each conversation.

She focuses on making the first sessions feel warm and open. Lori aims to create a space where clients can share thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Background and approach

She acknowledges that reaching out for help takes courage and offers steady support during that first step. Her approach blends practical tools with attention to personal meaning. Lori may use cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking patterns and mindfulness practices to ease overwhelming emotions.

She also draws on systemic ideas to look at how relationships and family patterns affect a person’s current difficulties. Lori emphasizes collaboration and clear goals. Sessions often include problem-solving, skill building, and gentle exploration of past experiences that still cause distress.

She adjusts methods to fit what feels most helpful for each person. Over her career Lori has supported people with a wide range of concerns beyond mood and anxiety, including caregiver stress, addiction and substance concerns, body image and codependency, attachment and abandonment issues, and divorce or blended family challenges.

She aims for straightforward, practical work that people can use day to day.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Lorinda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Lorinda names

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Online support

How Lori’s Approaches Work Online

Systemic ideas look at how relationships and family patterns shape current problems and choices. This approach can help when a person’s stress or mood connects to household roles, communication patterns, or long-standing family dynamics.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small steps toward those values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, grief, and when someone feels stuck or unsure what to do next.

Client-centered therapy centers the person’s experience and pace. Sessions emphasize listening, reflection, and building a trusting working relationship so clients feel heard before moving to skills or change work.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Lori will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they choose methods and adjust them over time to match needs and progress.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between sessions or use a message-based check-in on days when writing feels easier. These options help people fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on meaningful, collaborative work.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of issues does Lori help with?

Lori supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and LGBT concerns. She also addresses related topics like caregiver stress, codependency, attachment and family of origin issues.

How would you describe Lori's therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and nonjudgmental with a focus on collaboration. Lori uses practical strategies alongside gentle exploration so sessions feel focused and approachable.

What background does Lori bring to sessions?

She has 15 years of professional counseling experience working with adults and families in Florida. That history informs her flexible, experience-based approach.

What are Lori's credentials and where is she located?

Lori holds the credential LMHC, listed as FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process with Lori?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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