Lori Thompson-Maranda

Lori Thompson-Maranda is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and focuses on tailoring conversations and plans to each person's needs. Lori emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work. Taking the first step can feel risky, and she aims to support people through that moment.

With 15 years of professional experience, Lori draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address specific problems. She helps people unpack patterns that affect mood, relationships, and daily functioning. Practical skills and clear goals are used alongside deeper conversations about personal history and values.

Clients can expect a straightforward approach that balances support with actionable steps. Lori pays attention to things like body image, attachment issues, and difficulties with control and impulsivity. She also works with concerns linked to chronic pain, illness, and workplace stress.

Lori supports people navigating life transitions such as divorce and separation and those coping with panic attacks or post-traumatic stress. She aims to boost confidence and self-love while addressing communication problems and social anxiety. Her focus is on helping people find better ways to manage symptoms and move toward goals.

Sessions are shaped by the person in the room and the goals they bring. Lori asks questions, offers tools, and adapts plans over time. She encourages small, steady changes that add up to meaningful improvement.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Many clients benefit from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and clear goals. One common approach emphasizes teaching practical coping skills for anxiety and panic, such as breathing strategies, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. These techniques help reduce symptoms and increase confidence in everyday moments.

Another approach targets trauma and persistent distress by helping people make sense of difficult experiences and learn ways to regulate strong emotions. This work often blends paced storytelling with grounding and emotional management tools to reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Lori will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust plans over time. The process is shared and practical, with room to test what works and change course when needed.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and remove travel time so sessions can happen between other commitments. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and pacing to match daily life and treatment goals.