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Gordon Pfannenstiel

Gordon Pfannenstiel

LCPC

Kansas

Compassionate counselor guiding meaningful change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCPC
License
LCPC, Kansas / LCPC 2353
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Kansas

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    • Strength-based approach
    • Motivation-focused work
    • Practical skill building

    About Gordon

    Gordon Pfannenstiel is a licensed clinical professional counselor, LCPC, practicing in Kansas. He has 15 years of experience helping people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and shifts in motivation. He focuses on building a trusting connection so clients feel heard and understood before moving into problem solving.

    Gordon treats concerns such as low self-esteem, stress, sleep troubles, anger, and issues around intimacy. He also supports people navigating grief, addiction-related questions, career strain, and life changes like separation or midlife transitions. He approaches difficult topics one step at a time, keeping the work practical and goal-focused.

    In sessions he uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters and find inner reasons to change. Mindfulness tools show up when calming the body and focusing attention is helpful.

    Gordon describes clients as the experts of their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. He aims to create a steady, respectful space where people can try new ways of coping. Progress is framed as small changes that add up over time.

    To begin, prospective clients select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling follows the therapist’s availability and the site’s process for booking.

  2. How Gordon’s Approaches Work Online

    Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change by listening, asking gentle questions, and reflecting what matters most. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes in relationships, habits, or mood.

    Client-Centered Therapy centers the session on the person’s experience. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offers empathic listening, and helps clarify goals without directing the story. This approach supports people who need a calm, respectful space to sort through feelings.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps people try concrete experiments and new coping skills for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related issues.

    Choosing an approach is collaborative. Gordon will work together with each client to decide which ideas and tools fit their goals and daily life. Early sessions often focus on what the client wants to change and on small steps to try between meetings.

    Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not specify formats. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow a shorter check-in when time is tight. Some people prefer fewer visual demands, while others like seeing body language on video; Gordon will discuss what works practically for scheduling and comfort.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Relationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Control issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPersonality disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Kansas

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Gordon help with?

    He works with issues like anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem, addiction questions, and coping with major life changes.

    How would you describe his therapy style?

    He focuses on a trusting, collaborative relationship and uses practical strategies so clients can try new ways of coping and problem solving.

    What is his background and experience?

    Gordon has 15 years of professional experience supporting people with mood and life-transition concerns.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    He holds an LCPC credential and practices in Kansas.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with him?

    He does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

    How do I start a therapy process with him?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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