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Lorinda Stark

Lorinda Stark , LCSW

Therapist in Tennessee · 6+ years of experience

Practical support for stress and anxiety

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Practical steps
  • Nonjudgmental support

About Lorinda

Lorinda Stark is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She focuses on building confidence, addressing addictive patterns, and improving motivation so daily life feels easier to handle. Her approach centers on honest conversation and practical steps you can try between sessions.

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what feels hard. Sessions focus on identifying real problems and small changes that add up. Lorinda uses clear language and keeps the process straightforward so goals feel reachable.

Her background includes six years of social work experience in Tennessee as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). That experience has involved supporting people through grief, trauma, life changes, and caregiver stress. She also helps with concerns like attention challenges, obsessive behaviors, and the strain of aging or hospice caregiving.

Lorinda works with common emotional struggles such as low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, and codependency. She also supports people dealing with communication problems, control issues, and guilt or shame. Practical techniques are combined with a person-centered stance that respects each client’s pace.

Planning for therapy is collaborative. She uses tools from evidence-based approaches to set achievable steps and track progress. People who prefer direct, empathic guidance may find her style helpful when navigating life transitions, addiction recovery efforts, or persistent anxiety.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Tennessee

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and how online work can help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and make choices that align with what matters most. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes when values-based action feels stuck.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on patterns of thought and behavior. It involves identifying worried thinking, testing new behaviors, and practicing skills that reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to pick or combine methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. Expect regular check-ins about what is helping and adjustments as progress is made.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It also lets people continue progress through periods of change or relocation while keeping therapeutic momentum.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and ADHD among other issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is straightforward and person-centered, focusing on honest conversation, practical steps, and helping clients build skills they can use between sessions.

What experience does she bring?

She has six years of professional social work experience supporting people through grief, caregiving challenges, trauma, and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee.

Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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