Lori Thompson-Maranda , LCSW

Lori Thompson-Maranda is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She also supports concerns around eating, self-esteem, body image, and women's issues. Lori aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people can talk through what feels most urgent to them.

She keeps conversations simple and direct, so clients know what to expect each session. Lori tailors discussions and goals to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. She helps people clarify next steps, practice new ways of coping, and notice small changes over time.

Her background includes a decade and a half of clinical work in New York, drawing on methods described as evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Lori emphasizes practical tools for managing panic, mood shifts, and trauma responses. She also addresses communication, control issues, and workplace stress in ways people can try between sessions.

Sessions focus on building self-awareness, strengthening coping skills, and improving relationships with self and others. Lori supports people who are navigating divorce, separation, chronic illness, or life-purpose questions. She encourages realistic goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

People who choose Lori often want a calm, steady presence while they work through painful events or persistent worries. She frames change as a series of small steps and stays flexible to match each person's pace and priorities.

How evidence-based methods translate online

The practice draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques, focusing on methods that help with anxiety, trauma, and mood management. One common approach uses structured coping strategies to reduce panic and manage anxious thoughts, helping people regain steady daily routines. Another approach concentrates on processing traumatic memories and building skills to respond differently to triggers, which can lessen avoidance and hypervigilance.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences, then try approaches that fit those needs. Together they review what works and adjust the plan over time so sessions stay practical and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Video is useful for richer conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or to fit a quick check-in during a break. Live chat and text messaging let people share updates between sessions and keep momentum going on busy days. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and steady progress without long commutes.