- Strengths focused
- Practical tools
- Collaborative approach
About Gordon
Gordon Pfannenstiel is a Kansas licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 15 years of experience. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth help for people feeling stuck by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship strain. He names sleeping and rest as one of his areas of focus alongside mood and life transitions.
Gordon emphasizes a straightforward, respectful approach in sessions. He aims to build a trusting relationship and listens for the strengths a person already has. He works to make therapy a collaborative effort where the client’s goals guide the process.
His work draws on client-centered conversations to keep the focus on each person’s story. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness skills and motivational interviewing are part of the toolbox when people want practical ways to manage stress or improve routines.
People come to him for a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, anger, and challenges around intimacy and career. He also supports those facing control issues, separation or divorce, guilt and forgiveness work, and navigating midlife or young adult transitions.
Gordon keeps language simple and steps small. Sessions are aimed at helping people notice what works, try new behaviors, and make steady progress. He encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed by sleep problems or life changes to consider a first session to see if his style fits their needs.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and placing the client's goals at the center of sessions. It helps people feel heard and figure out what changes matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at what someone thinks and does, then tries small experiments to shift unhelpful patterns; it can help with anxiety, low mood, and sleep routines. The Gottman Method offers communication and relationship skills that are practical and skills-based for people dealing with intimacy issues or ongoing conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Then they will choose methods and try them out collaboratively, adjusting as needed.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, let people join from different locations, or choose a shorter check-in when time is tight. It can also allow for using mindfulness exercises, behavioral homework, and communication practice between meetings to support steady progress.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Gordon commonly address?
He helps people with relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, addictions, grief, anger, career concerns, and life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He takes a client-centered, respectful approach that emphasizes collaboration and practical steps. Sessions often blend listening with goal-focused techniques.
What is his background and experience?
He holds a Kansas LCPC credential and brings fifteen years of professional experience working with a range of mood and life-transition issues.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed as an LCPC in Kansas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.