- Person-focused planning
- Practical goal setting
- Respectful listening
About Lori
Lori Mattix is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 37 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and parenting concerns. Lori aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can speak openly about what matters to them.
Lori uses a flexible, person-focused approach rather than a single method. She listens first and then works with each person to make a plan that fits their needs. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clear goals so people can feel progress between meetings.
Her background includes work with foster care and adoption issues, anger management, and family-related stress. She has provided individual, group, and family counseling to teens and adults and draws on that variety when deciding how best to support someone. Lori also addresses concerns such as grief, relationship strain, eating issues, and coping with life changes.
People who come for help can expect patience and steady support while they try new ways of handling problems. Lori highlights respect and collaboration, and she adapts pacing and focus to each person’s situation. She helps with both short-term problem solving and longer-term goals.
If someone wants an approach built around their priorities, Lori invites them to share their perspective and work together on a plan. She emphasizes practical tools, clear discussion, and gradual steps toward feeling more capable and balanced.
Using client-centered and solution-focused methods online
Lori draws on client-centered therapy, which centers on listening, empathy, and understanding the persons perspective so they can find their own solutions. This approach is useful for emotional struggles like anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, and family stress.She also uses solution-focused therapy to zero in on practical steps and small changes that make a difference quickly. That method is often helpful for targeted issues such as managing anger, handling parenting challenges, or addressing specific behaviors tied to ADHD or addiction concerns.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lori invites people to describe their goals and priorities, and then she helps decide which mix of listening, problem-solving, and skill-building will work best. The plan can change as progress is made.
Confirm the therapists current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments to happen from more convenient locations. They also make it possible to check in with a therapist during short breaks, handle follow-up conversations without extra commute, or choose a simple phone call when video is difficult.
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lori address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting issues, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, addictions, self-esteem, eating challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Lori uses a client-centered approach and solution-focused techniques, tailoring sessions to the person’s needs and goals rather than following a single fixed method.
How much experience does she have?
She has 37 years of experience working in clinical social work and has provided individual, group, and family counseling to teens and adults.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lori?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapists availability.