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Online therapist

Lorraine Asti

Calm, practical therapy for everyday challenges

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Lorraine

Lorraine Asti is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical therapies to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and parenting challenges. She is based in New York and brings eight years of clinical practice to sessions. Lorraine speaks English and offers several online formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

She favors clear, action-oriented methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach skills for coping and emotional regulation.

Background and approach

Attachment-based ideas are woven into the work to improve how people relate to others. Sessions are tailored to the person's immediate needs and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. In sessions Lorraine helps people name patterns, try new approaches, and build small habits that change daily life.

She uses short exercises, practical tools, and reflective conversation so issues feel more manageable. The pace is adjusted to what each person can take on. Her background includes direct clinical work across a range of mood, stress, and behavioral concerns.

Lorraine combines evidence-based techniques with a respectful, down-to-earth manner. She aims to create a steady space for problem solving and skill building. For parents and those concerned about family dynamics, she offers focused strategies that address parenting stress, communication, and role changes.

The work emphasizes concrete steps to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.

How Lorraine's Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, meaningful actions even when thoughts or feelings are uncomfortable. It helps people move toward a life they care about rather than getting stuck avoiding difficult emotions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches simple strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by practicing new habits between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lorraine will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. Adjustments are made along the way so the work stays useful and practical.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy lives. These options let people fit therapy around work, caregiving, and other obligations while still accessing licensed professionals. Many clients find online formats make it easier to use new skills regularly and keep momentum between meetings.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lorraine address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, parenting, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is practical and collaborative, using skills training and reflective conversation from therapies such as CBT, DBT, and attachment-based work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Lorraine has eight years of professional experience providing psychotherapy and related clinical work.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in New York with license number NY LCSW 088850.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
How are sessions delivered online?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.
What does therapy cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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