Lori Gieseler, LCSW

Lori Gieseler is a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and self-esteem struggles. She welcomes questions about coping with major life changes and midlife concerns, and she offers practical help for people feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

She earned a Master of Social Work from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and holds an LA LCSW license. Her background includes work with adolescents, adults, and couples, and she has supported spouses of sex addicts and people adjusting after difficult events.

Lori's sessions are warm and interactive. She follows a client-centered approach that uses reflective questions to guide conversation and help clients find their own answers. That means the focus stays on each person’s goals and pace rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns and reactions. Lori also incorporates attachment ideas and mindfulness practices when those fit a client's needs. Her work emphasizes small, practical steps that change how someone responds to stress and relationships.

People can expect a respectful, compassionate tone and a tailored plan aimed at everyday improvements. Lori encourages starting where you are and gradually building skills for better day-to-day coping and stronger relationships.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current connections and helps people understand patterns that affect trust and closeness. It can be useful for addressing relationship struggles, attachment issues, and difficulties after separation or loss.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and respect, letting the client set the pace while the therapist offers reflective questions. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort feelings and decide what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and teaches concrete skills to change reactions and behavior. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management because it breaks problems into manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress happens.

If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue care during life transitions and keep progress steady while juggling other responsibilities.