Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Gordon works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Kansas
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Gordon
Gordon Pfannenstiel is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Kansas with 15 years of experience. He focuses on practical help for people facing anger, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. Gordon aims to build a trusting relationship where clients feel heard and understood.
He approaches sessions with straightforward conversation and active listening. He treats each person as the expert on their own life and works together with them to find workable steps forward.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize small, achievable changes and clearer ways to handle intense feelings like anger or grief. Gordon uses a mix of methods including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness skills. That means he helps people notice thought patterns, try new ways of responding, and practice calming techniques that fit daily life.
He also draws on motivational interviewing to support people ready to make changes and the Gottman Method for relationship-related concerns. People often come for help with stress, addiction struggles, sleep problems, career choices, or midlife questions. He also addresses control issues, guilt and shame, isolation, and challenges tied to ADHD or mood conditions.
The goal is practical relief and clearer next steps rather than long lists of instructions. Sessions can include problem-solving, skill practice, and reviewing what worked between meetings. Gordon encourages honest talk about setbacks and small wins, and he helps clients shape realistic plans they can try between sessions.
What Gordon works with
Everything Gordon lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Gordon's practice.
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Gordon lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's perspective. Online sessions let Gordon follow each person's pace, reflect what they say, and help them name what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; in remote sessions Gordon will introduce simple exercises and thought records clients can use between meetings.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Gordon collaborates with each client to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. He checks in on what is helping and adjusts plans so the approach feels useful and practical for the person he is meeting with.
Online formats offer flexibility. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions let someone talk without being on camera, and live chat or text messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, homework review, or quick support between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives, manage work or family schedules, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.
Questions people ask about Gordon
What concerns does Gordon commonly address?
He focuses on anger, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, addictions, sleep problems, career decisions, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, straightforward style that centers the client's experience and emphasizes practical steps and skill practice.
How long has he been practicing?
Gordon has 15 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a KS LCPC, a licensed clinical professional counselor in Kansas.
Which languages are supported and are international clients served?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
What session formats does he use?
He works through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.