Therapist profile
Orly Avidor, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW helping adults with addiction and relationships
Continue with OrlyWhere Orly stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Illinois / 149.010535; LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC05810100
- NPI
- 1043295140
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English, Hebrew
- Location
- Illinois
About
- Codependency focus
- Mindfulness and ACT
- CBT and attachment
About Orly
Orly Avidor is an LCSW with 25 years of clinical experience based in Illinois. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, trauma and related problems. She also addresses codependency, communication problems, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue.
Her style is direct and engaged. She mixes practical talk with occasional humor to keep sessions clear and focused. She aims to help people notice what gets in the way of their choices and to develop concrete steps they can try between sessions.
Orly combines cognitive-behavioral ideas with mindfulness and acceptance-based practices. She pays attention to attachment patterns and how early relationships shape current reactions. Sessions often include problem-solving, values clarification, and exercises to change unhelpful habits.
She has worked with people from many backgrounds and life stages, which she says adds perspective when tackling work stress, substance issues, obsessive patterns, or mood concerns. She helps people weigh options and plan realistic next steps that fit everyday life.
Clients can expect a practical, thoughtful approach that focuses on doable changes. The work is collaborative - she helps people figure out what matters and then shapes small, achievable actions toward those goals.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and patterns like people-pleasing that get in the way of chosen goals.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and closeness. This approach can be useful for intimacy issues, codependency concerns, and repeated conflict patterns by helping people notice their automatic responses and try different approaches.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. From there she and the client will pick the practices that fit and adjust them as needed in a collaborative way.
Session logistics should be checked before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow for a quick check-in during a workday break, or make it simpler to use mindfulness and homework between meetings. Confirm the available session formats when you schedule so they match your everyday life and goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois, New Jersey
Languages
English, Hebrew
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, depression, trauma, grief, eating and sleeping issues, parenting strain, and related areas including codependency.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is active and direct, mixing practical conversation with moments of humor and reflection to keep work focused and useful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a clinical social worker working with a wide range of concerns and client backgrounds.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices out of Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session formats handled?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I begin working with her and what does it cost?
To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.