- Client-Centered Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Family of origin issues
About Lori
Lori Mattix is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 37 years of experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, relationship strain, and stress. Lori also supports people facing grief, eating concerns, addiction, and life changes. She lists family of origin issues, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, and young adult issues among her focus areas.
She meets each person as an individual and builds a plan based on their input. Sessions emphasize straightforward conversation about what is happening now and what the client wants to change. Lori uses Client-Centered and Solution-Focused approaches to guide those conversations.
In practice she helps people notice patterns that began in childhood and how those patterns affect current choices and relationships. Lori talks through family roles, expectations, and communication styles so clients can make practical changes. She also addresses multicultural concerns and works with people who identify as LGBT.
Lori has long experience with foster care and adoption-related issues and with blending families. She is used to helping people manage strong emotions, including anger and the ups and downs of bipolar disorder, without labeling or rushing them.
Her work is collaborative and paced to what the client needs. Lori asks about goals, looks at workable steps, and checks progress as sessions continue. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking.
How her approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting what the client says, and helping people clarify their own goals. It is useful when someone wants a supportive setting to talk through feelings and choices. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and on building solutions from what already works. It suits people who want concrete changes and short-term planning.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Lori will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. That conversation helps decide whether to emphasize Client-Centered listening, a Solution-Focused plan, or a mix of both.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting work or family life around appointments and avoiding travel time. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to keep appointments and check progress between visits.
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, anger, grief, eating concerns, addictions, and life changes. Family-related topics such as adoption, foster care, attachment, and family of origin issues are also listed.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and person-focused. She uses Client-Centered and Solution-Focused methods to guide practical conversations and goal setting.
How much experience does she have?
She has 37 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker in Illinois.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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