Gordon Pfannenstiel, LCPC

Gordon Pfannenstiel is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Kansas with 15 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with relationships, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and life changes. Gordon emphasizes building a trusting connection and treats clients as the experts on their own stories.

He frames sessions around practical steps and clear goals. Conversations often start with what feels most urgent and move toward small, manageable changes. Gordon uses straightforward talk, active listening, and questions that help people name patterns and try new behaviors.

Gordon draws on a mix of approaches that match the needs of each person. He uses client-centered methods to follow the person’s lead, cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and mindfulness to slow down and notice what’s happening in the moment. He also brings motivational interviewing to conversations about change and the Gottman Method when relationship patterns are a focus.

People come to Gordon for many concerns, including stress, grief, addiction struggles, sleep problems, anger, career decisions, and midlife crossroads. He pays attention to both feelings and practical steps, like routines and communication skills, that make daily life easier.

Beginning work typically means identifying one or two goals and trying concrete strategies between sessions. Gordon aims to give clear feedback and to support steady progress rather than quick fixes.

How Gordon’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s pace. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so people can make sense of their feelings and choices, which can help when facing life changes or low self-esteem.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses straightforward exercises and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, lift mood, and improve sleep or daily routines.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept away. This can ease stress, help with anger or grief, and make change feel more manageable.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gordon will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust methods based on what works. The therapist treats the client as a partner in deciding next steps.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats Gordon currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where problems happen and bring those experiences back to sessions for discussion.