- 15 years experience
- New York LCSW
- Evidence based techniques
About Lori
Lori Thompson-Maranda is an LCSW based in New York who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns and panic symptoms. She works with individuals who are coping with trauma, eating struggles, low self-esteem, and challenges around motivation. Lori emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and calm support as people take steps toward feeling better.
She draws on 15 years of clinical experience to tailor conversations and care to each person's situation. Sessions are built around what matters most to the client, whether that means reducing panic attacks, improving mood, or addressing body image and attachment issues. Lori keeps the work practical and aimed at small, manageable changes.
Her approach is collaborative. She listens first, then helps set goals and a flexible plan that fits daily life. Lori also supports people dealing with chronic pain, workplace stress, relationship communication, and life transitions like divorce and separation.
People can expect a steady, empathetic clinician who pays attention to details and to how problems affect everyday routines. Lori encourages self-compassion and clearer self-understanding as part of recovery. She aims to create a space where clients can talk through fears, build skills, and try new ways of coping.
Over time Lori helps people notice progress and adjust plans when needed. Her background and steady focus are meant to help people move from surviving to making choices that feel more manageable and meaningful.
Approaches that guide online work
Lori uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, panic symptoms, and related concerns. One common approach helps people learn concrete skills for managing panic and anxiety, such as noticing early signs, practicing breathing and grounding, and testing small exposures to feared situations. Another approach focuses on mood and trauma recovery by helping people process difficult experiences and build safer daily routines and coping habits.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Lori works together with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts methods over time so the work stays practical and relevant to everyday life.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between appointments. Different approaches and session rhythms can be tailored to what helps someone feel more steady and able to try new skills in daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lori focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, eating struggles, and self-esteem issues, including panic disorder and panic attacks.
How would you describe her style in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then helps set goals and simple steps to try between sessions.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Lori has 15 years of professional work experience providing clinical care and support for a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.