Gordon Pfannenstiel

Gordon Pfannenstiel is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Kansas. He brings 15 years of experience helping people who feel stuck by low mood, anxiety, anger, and relationship strain. He emphasizes building a trusting connection and meeting clients where they are. Gordon starts by listening to each person’s story and noticing their strengths. He approaches sessions as a collaboration rather than a lecture. That means talking through specific problems and trying practical ways to change day-to-day patterns. His work commonly addresses relationship concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, stress, and addictions. He also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, career questions, and challenges related to ADHD or bipolar mood needs. Gordon uses several clinical approaches to guide his work. He draws on Client-Centered methods to keep the focus on the person’s experience. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing techniques help with focus, motivation, and managing strong emotions. Sessions aim to be practical and down to earth. Clients can expect clear goals, concrete tools to try between sessions, and steady feedback about what’s working. Gordon frames therapy as a partnership to help people regain control, reduce distress, and move toward a more satisfying life.

How Gordon's approaches fit into online work

Gordon often uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person's experience and goals. This approach emphasizes listening, reflection, and adapting the work to what matters most to the client, which can help with relationship issues, self-esteem, and life transitions. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress. CBT focuses on small experiments and skill practice that clients can try between meetings to reduce anxiety, depression, or anger. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Gordon will work together with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and everyday life. He adjusts techniques as progress is made so the work stays useful and relevant. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that works better. These practical benefits often help people keep consistent with sessions and apply new skills in real time.