Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.000371
- NPI
- 1841860863
- Experience
- 37 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Lori supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Adoption and foster care
About Lori
Lori Mattix is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 37 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, addiction concerns, grief, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. Lori also addresses adoption and foster care issues, attachment questions, autism-related concerns, and young adult transitions.
She prefers a straightforward way of working. Lori listens first and then helps craft a plan based on each person's situation and goals. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage symptoms, solve immediate problems, and improve daily functioning.
Her background includes individual, group, and family counseling with teens and adults. That range means she is familiar with patterns that affect family dynamics, blended families, and family-of-origin issues. She also brings experience with intellectual disability and multicultural concerns into how she thinks about treatment.
Lori commonly uses client-centered techniques to follow the person's pace and priorities. She also uses solution-focused methods to identify small, achievable changes that make everyday life easier. Conversations tend to center on clear goals and workable strategies rather than lengthy theory.
People who choose Lori can expect direct collaboration about what to work on and how to try it. She asks for practical input, tracks progress, and adjusts plans if needed. Her aim is steady, manageable change you can use between sessions.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches fit into online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening to what matters most to the client and shaping sessions around those priorities. This approach helps when stress, anxiety, or relationship concerns need time and attention in the client's own terms.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, concrete changes that lead to visible improvement. It is useful when someone wants quick, practical steps for problems like anger management, coping with life changes, or handling parenting and family issues.
Figuring out which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, daily routines, and what has or has not helped before. Based on that discussion, she and the client choose methods and adjust them as progress is tracked.
If you prefer to try therapy remotely, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people keep momentum while testing approaches and making changes in everyday life.
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Lori works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, addictions, grief, relationship strain, parenting issues, and related family concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered work to follow the person's priorities and solution-focused techniques to set short-term, practical goals.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has 37 years of professional experience in social work and counseling roles.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licensure in Illinois (IL LCSW).
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers