Lorinda (Lori) Kniess
LMHC
Florida
Compassionate therapist focused on meaningful change
Continue with LorindaAt a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH24154
- NPI
- 1902453798
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approach
- Practical coping skills
- Values based work
About Lorinda
Lorinda (Lori) Kniess is a Florida licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of experience. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, substance concerns, low self-esteem, and issues related to trauma and abuse. Lori aims to make the first steps into therapy feel more manageable and less intimidating.
She focuses on creating a warm, open space where people can talk without judgment. Early work usually centers on understanding the problem, what matters most to the client, and practical next steps. Lori blends strategies that match each person's needs rather than using a single method for everyone.
Her approach draws on motivational interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change, and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and workable goals. She also integrates client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools, and mindfulness practices when they fit the situation.
Over time Lori helps clients build coping skills, reduce unhelpful thinking patterns, and develop routines that support emotional health. She pays attention to family of origin issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, and relationship communication problems when they show up in sessions.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation, practical exercises, and guidance tuned to their pace. Lori works in Florida and conducts sessions in English. To begin, follow the site steps to match with her and schedule a session.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Motivational Interviewing helps people sharpen why change matters to them. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and small next steps for behavior change, which can be useful for addiction, habit shifts, or getting unstuck.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on what someone values and on taking actions that match those values. It combines simple exercises and mindfulness practices to reduce struggling with difficult thoughts and emotions and to support steady progress toward meaningful goals.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and listening. The therapist offers acceptance and responsive reflection so people feel heard and can discover their own solutions. These approaches work together to tailor sessions to each person's needs and goals in a collaborative way.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work with the client to try methods, notice what helps, and adjust the plan based on what the client prefers and what fits their situation. This exploration is a joint process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can work on goals between other responsibilities. -
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic TherapyExperience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Lori supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, self-esteem struggles, trauma and abuse, and LGBT issues. She also works with related problems like attachment, family of origin issues, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She creates a warm, nonjudgmental space and uses active listening to help people name their goals. The work is collaborative and focuses on practical, doable steps.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has 15 years of professional experience helping adults and others with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. Her experience includes supporting people through major life changes and losses.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida as a licensed mental health counselor.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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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