Lori Gieseler, LCSW
Therapist in Louisiana
Lori Gieseler is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, and self-esteem issues.
- Licensed inLouisiana
- License2581
- NPI 1013101377
- Experience30+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Lori
Lori Gieseler is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, and self-esteem issues. She works with adults and couples who are facing major life changes or grappling with attachment and trust concerns. Her approach is practical and straightforward, aimed at helping people take small steps they can sustain over time.
She uses an attachment-based perspective to understand how early relationships shape current patterns.
Background and approach
That helps when people are stuck in repeating hurts or fear of abandonment. Lori also draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person in front of her and their own goals. In sessions she offers tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed. Mindfulness techniques help people slow down and respond more intentionally to stress. Lori aims for a warm, interactive style.
She asks reflective questions, listens closely, and tailors plans to each person’s situation. People who have adjusted to divorce, dealt with caregiving strain, navigated adoption or foster care challenges, or faced infidelity often find this practical, respectful approach useful. She holds a Master of Social Work from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and practices in Louisiana as an LCSW.
Lori helps people set realistic goals and build habits that move them toward better daily functioning and greater self-respect.
Credentials
- LCSW (Louisiana)
- License 2581 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1013101377 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Lori lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Lori names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Attachment and Practical Skills Delivered Online
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships affect current patterns of connection and trust. Online sessions can focus on identifying those patterns and trying new ways of relating that reduce fear of abandonment and improve communication.Client-centered therapy centers sessions around the person’s goals and experience. The therapist listens without judgment and uses reflective questions to help people clarify what matters most and decide on next steps.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people notice thought patterns that fuel anxiety or depression and test new behaviors to change outcomes. CBT tools are useful for everyday problems, like worrying less, improving sleep, or responding differently in conflict.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Lori will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust them as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat works for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work consistently over time.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Lori commonly address?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, low self-esteem, and major life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Lori maintains a warm, interactive, client-centered style that uses reflective questions and collaborative planning to guide sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience working with adults and couples across a range of concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and region are associated with Lori?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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