Dorrie Lombardi Chandler, LMHC

Dorrie Lombardi Chandler is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and life transitions. She focuses on problems like low self-esteem, grief, sleep trouble, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and work-related stress. Dorrie aims to make therapy feel welcoming and straightforward for anyone who is nervous about starting.

Her style is warm and empathic. She listens closely and uses supportive communication to create a non-judgmental space. Dorrie trusts that people know important things about themselves, and she works from there to shape each conversation.

She uses practical methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and emotionally-focused approaches. Sessions can include skill building, mindfulness practice, and talking through hard memories or decisions.

Dorrie has 19 years of experience and tailors treatment plans to the individual. That means she adapts pace and tools to fit each person’s needs instead of following a fixed formula. Clients can expect clear goals and steps to try between sessions.

Her approach also addresses related patterns such as attachment concerns, codependency, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and post-traumatic stress. The aim is to help people feel more capable, less stuck, and better able to handle everyday challenges.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on actions that reflect their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life-shift decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. It can help with anxiety, sleep problems, and mood challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding and shifting emotional responses in close relationships and can be useful for intimacy and attachment struggles.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Dorrie treats this as a team effort and will help identify which methods fit a person's goals and style. She adjusts techniques over time based on what is helpful and what is not.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone continue consistent care through life changes. Ask about scheduling and any format details during the matching process so you can find a plan that fits your routine.