- Client-centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- Respectful compassionate care
About Lorinda
Lorinda Wente is a Kansas-based clinician with more than 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist. She offers help for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting struggles, and trauma-related problems. Her manner is personable and interactive, with an emphasis on respect and compassion for each individual.
In sessions she focuses on practical conversation and clear goals. She combines Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive and emotion-focused tools to shape each session to what the person needs. This means listening closely, reflecting what matters, and suggesting techniques that fit daily life.
Her background includes long-term work with people facing military-related stressors, caregiver strain, women’s issues, and complications from trauma or emotional abuse. She has also addressed obsessive-compulsive patterns, phobias, and seasonal mood changes over her career.
Therapeutic methods mentioned in her work include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and psychodynamic ideas. She adapts these approaches to match a person’s goals rather than applying one fixed method.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to the person’s comfort. She aims to reduce stigma and to help people build skills for coping with life changes, managing intense feelings, and improving relationships. To begin, prospective clients use the site’s matching process and schedule based on availability.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects what matters, and creates space for the client to set goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) includes skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, useful for strong mood swings or relationship strain.Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist will talk through your needs and goals and suggest which methods to try first. If something doesn’t fit, adjustments are made so work stays useful and relevant to daily life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, cut travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Conversations can focus on learning new coping tools, practicing skills between sessions, and tracking progress week to week without changing the clinical focus.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lorinda address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting-related strain, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and related concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is personable and interactive, focusing on respectful conversation and tailored plans. Sessions emphasize listening and practical strategies that fit everyday life.
What experience does the therapist bring?
She has practiced as a psychotherapist for 30 years, including work with military-related stressors, caregiver issues, women’s concerns, and trauma recovery.
What credentials and location are listed?
The clinician holds an LCPC credential and practices in Kansas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.