Dorrie Lombardi Chandler, LMHC

Dorrie Lombardi Chandler, LMHC, helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She also supports clients dealing with grief, parenting strain, ADHD challenges, and issues around intimacy and sexuality. Her tone is warm and straightforward, for people who want clear help without judgment.

She begins by listening closely to what a person says and what feels hard. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation. Dorrie emphasizes respect for each person’s perspective and builds a plan from there.

Her style mixes active techniques and empathetic support. She uses methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and client-centered work to help people notice patterns, try new skills, and make choices that match their values. She also draws on emotion-focused ideas when relationships and closeness are central concerns.

Over 19 years as a licensed mental health counselor in Florida, she has guided people through trauma, burnout, and major life changes. That experience shapes how she helps people set realistic goals and track progress.

In sessions, clients can expect straightforward talk, skill practice, and gentle challenges when needed. Dorrie aims for people to walk away with clearer thinking and tools they can use between appointments. She invites those who are ready to take small steps toward feeling more like themselves to reach out.

How certain approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Online ACT sessions can include exercises to clarify what matters most and small behavioral steps to try during the week. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing new behaviors. In virtual sessions CBT often uses structured practice, worksheets, and concrete homework to track changes over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and then recommend options. This is a collaborative process that can shift as needs change during therapy.

Confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are offered. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and making scheduling simpler. They also make it easier to have shorter check-ins when needed, or to use exercises that work well over video or phone. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your routine and comfort so sessions can be arranged around everyday demands.