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Lorinda Stark

Compassionate guidance for change

LCSW Tennessee

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Lorinda

Lorinda Stark is a Tennessee-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She brings six years of clinical experience to her practice and aims to create a welcoming environment where clients can speak about their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.

Lorinda works with issues such as self esteem, motivation, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and ADHD, and also attends to concerns that include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric matters, and symptoms of obsessive-compulsive patterns. Her approach blends evidence-informed methods to meet each person's needs, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered principles, and motivational interviewing.

Lorinda supports clients through practical skill building and reflective exploration so they can identify values, adjust unhelpful patterns, and move toward meaningful goals. She invites those ready to pursue change to take a first step and offers guidance throughout the therapeutic process from intake to ongoing sessions.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, obsessive thoughts, or low mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing internal experiences without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward what matters. Both approaches can be useful for stress, motivation, coping with life changes, and patterns related to grief, trauma, or addictive behaviors.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Lorinda will work with each client to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, combining skill-building and reflective work as appropriate. The aim is to tailor sessions so clients feel the approach supports meaningful change rather than imposing a single method.

Online therapy with Lorinda is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility in how people connect. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or mobility limitations and allow ongoing support even when circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lorinda commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, addiction issues, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related life changes and caregiver or aging concerns.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her practice blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing to combine skill-building with values-driven exploration.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Lorinda has six years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
Where is she licensed and what credentials does she hold?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Tennessee under TN LCSW 7527.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Appointments are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

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

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English