Lori Gieseler, LCSW

Lori Gieseler is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Louisiana who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She brings 30 years of experience to sessions and aims to meet people where they are. Her approach is warm and interactive and focused on helping clients take small, practical steps toward feeling better.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Lori also draws on client-centered and attachment-based ideas to build trust and understand how early relationships shape current reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness practices appear in her work when they fit a person’s goals.

Sessions often use reflective questions to help people see patterns and try new responses. Lori emphasizes practical tools for everyday life, such as coping strategies for stress and techniques to manage mood shifts. She tailors plans so they match each person’s situation and preferences.

Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and decades of clinical work with adolescents, adults, and couples. Lori has experience supporting partners of people who struggle with sexual addiction and helping people navigate major life adjustments. Her style is respectful, compassionate, and focused on real change.

People who want a steady, experienced clinician who combines thinking-based tools with relationship-focused care may find her approach helpful. If you want to explore next steps, look for the Start Therapy option to begin the matching process.

How her approaches guide online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current feelings and reactions. It helps people understand why they respond a certain way and learn different ways to connect and feel safer in relationships.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It relies on respectful listening and reflective questions to help people find their own answers and build self-worth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches hands-on techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress because it gives clear steps to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then try methods together to see what helps. That collaborative process guides changes over time.

Confirm session formats before booking so you know what will be offered. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people use mindfulness exercises and DBT skills at home between meetings. Ask about current session options during the matching process to plan what will work best for everyday life.