Lori Centineo, LCSW

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Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes

Details

Name	Lori Centineo
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	New York
Licensed in	New York
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	10

About Lori

Lori Centineo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, and other life changes. Lori draws on ten years of experience to help people find practical ways to manage day-to-day challenges.

She favors a conversational, down-to-earth style. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and on small steps that can make a difference.

Background and approach

Lori treats clients as partners in the work and invites them to guide the pace and goals of therapy. Lori mixes Narrative Therapy with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral tools. That means she pays attention to the stories people tell about themselves, listens without judgment, and offers strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.

She also uses mindfulness exercises to help people stay present during hard moments. Her background includes time as an elementary school teacher before training in social work. That experience shaped her practical, patient approach and her focus on clear, simple techniques people can use between sessions.

Her LCSW credential reflects her clinical training and practice in New York. Lori works with adults across a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, bipolar symptoms, addictions, compassion fatigue, intellectual disability-related issues, anger, jealousy, and self-esteem struggles. She aims for therapy that fits everyday life and leaves people with skills they can use after sessions end.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Lori works with, alongside the areas below.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Intellectual disability
Jealousy

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
Imago Relationship Therapy: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Lori directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Lori directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative work and practical tools translate online

Online sessions with Lori often blend Narrative Therapy, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques to match what someone needs. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about their lives and helps separate a person from problems so they can rewrite unhelpful narratives. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and acceptance to let clients set the agenda and pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers simple exercises to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.

Finding the right mix is part of the process. Lori works together with each person to decide which approaches make the most sense for their goals and daily life. That collaborative process means plans can change as new priorities or challenges emerge.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between talks or use shorter, more frequent exchanges. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.

Common questions about this listing

What issues does Lori help people with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, addictions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and related family or jealousy concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and conversational with a focus on collaboration. Sessions are guided by the client and emphasize practical steps and personal stories to clarify goals.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She holds a Master of Social Work and a New York LCSW and brings ten years of experience. Her prior work as an elementary school teacher informs a patient, practical approach.

Where is she based and licensed?

She is licensed as an LCSW in New York and practices from that state.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Lori?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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