About Lori
Lori Thompson-Maranda helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She works with each person to find practical ways to feel steadier and more capable day to day. Lori is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in New York with 15 years of experience.
Her style is straight talk plus compassion. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can be tried between sessions.
Background and approach
Lori adapts pace and language for each person so sessions feel manageable and clear. She pays attention to how past relationships shape current patterns. That includes attachment concerns, assertiveness, and communication problems.
Lori also addresses issues around body image, eating, and the emotional effects of chronic pain, illness, or disability. Practical life stresses are part of the work too. She helps people who face workplace problems, control struggles, panic attacks, or questions about life purpose.
Lori supports people dealing with separation or divorce and the ripple effects of those changes. Therapy often includes short-term skills and longer conversations about meaning and values. Lori will tailor a plan to fit personal goals and daily routines.
She encourages small, doable steps and checks progress as work continues.
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Many people find a mix of skills and deeper talk helpful. Lori uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach practical coping skills and examine patterns from past relationships. One common approach focuses on learning concrete strategies to manage stress, anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms through step-by-step exercises and short homework tasks. Another approach looks at relationship patterns and attachment so people can understand why they react a certain way and practice new responses in daily life.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lori will discuss options during early sessions and adjust methods based on the person’s goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. The plan can change as progress is made or new priorities emerge.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller session is needed. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief coaching, check-ins between sessions, or people who process better in writing. These options make it easier to keep therapy regular and fit it around work, caregiving, and daily routines.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
Also works with
- Experience
- 15 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English