About Lori
Lori Centineo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. She also supports those facing trauma, parenting strain, addictions, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD, and issues around intimacy and jealousy. Lori practices in New York and offers a direct, warm approach that many find easy to talk with.
She frames therapy as a team effort where the person seeking help guides the work.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and new ways to handle painful feelings. Lori draws on methods that teach skills and create space to tell one’s story and make sense of it. Before becoming a social worker, Lori worked as an elementary school teacher.
That background shaped her patience and ability to explain things simply. She completed a Master of Social Work degree at the University at Albany and now has ten years of clinical experience as an LCSW. In sessions she uses client-centered conversations alongside tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
She also brings in relational ideas and motivational techniques when they fit the client’s goals. Lori adapts each session to what the person needs in the moment and over time. Therapy sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging.
People can expect clear suggestions, short-term coping tools, and work on deeper patterns when that is helpful.
How Lori’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so people can decide what matters and move at their own pace. This approach helps with confidence, clarity, and motivation to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical tools for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes through concrete exercises and short-term goals. Mindfulness Therapy brings simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and improve awareness of emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that fit the person’s needs and preferences. This collaborative process may combine listening, skill-building, and relationship-focused techniques until a good fit emerges.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people read facial cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, short coaching, or when scheduling a longer session is difficult. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, family life, or busy days while still working with a licensed professional.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
Also works with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Intellectual disability
- Intimacy-related issues
- Jealousy
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English