Orion Block, LICSW, LCSW

Orion Block is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Rhode Island. Orion brings eight years of clinical therapy experience alongside more than 15 years of community organizing and education focused on race, women's, and LGBTQIA+ issues. They work with people to address sexual identity, intimacy concerns, and related stressors. Orion approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and straightforward honesty.

Orion's practice centers on a client-focused style that treats each person as the expert on their own life. Sessions often draw on a person's existing strengths, beliefs, and abilities to guide goals and progress. Orion aims to help people become more independent in managing their mental health and relationships.

Common concerns Orion addresses include trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicidality, abandonment, hoarding, and issues tied to identity and sexuality. They have a specialty interest in gender and sexuality, working with transgender and gender non-conforming folx and people navigating sexual identity questions including asexuality, kink, and nonmonogamous arrangements.

Orion uses evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These approaches are woven into sessions to match a person's needs and goals.

People who choose Orion typically find an environment that is direct, compassionate, and practical. To start, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions according to the therapist's availability.

How Orion Uses ACT, CBT, and Client-Centered Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then clarify personal values to guide meaningful action. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and challenges around identity and intimacy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to shift them, which often helps with depression, anxiety, and eating-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, respect, and supporting a person’s own capacity to find solutions, which is helpful when sorting identity, relationship, and self-esteem issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Orion will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. That collaborative process guides whether sessions emphasize ACT skills, CBT techniques, or a client-centered space for exploring identity and values.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or offering a phone option when video would be difficult. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively at a distance while working with people to find a routine that fits their schedule and needs.