- Anxiety and depression
- Self esteem and shame
- CBT DBT approaches
About Lori
Lori Cunningham is a LCSW-R - a licensed clinical social worker in New York - with 24 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, and big life changes. Lori also focuses on issues like self-esteem, social anxiety, caregiver stress, and feelings of guilt and shame.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Lori helps people name what they are facing, sort through the emotions attached to it, and try approaches that reduce overwhelm. Conversations look at thoughts and behaviors, and at immediate steps a person can take between meetings.
Lori often uses client-centered listening to understand how a person’s history and values affect current feelings. She also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns. For people whose emotions feel intense, she brings in skills from dialectical behavior therapy to increase emotional regulation.
Sessions are aimed at improving day-to-day functioning. Lori works with people on communication problems, loneliness, forgiveness, and finding direction in midlife. She also supports men and women facing role changes such as caregiving responsibilities.
Her style is direct but respectful. Lori helps people set short-term goals and test small changes. If someone prefers a different method, she talks about options and adapts the plan together.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s perspective. It helps people clarify values, feel heard, and decide what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts influence feelings and actions and teaches practical exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness when stress or shame feels overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lori treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts methods over time based on what is helping and what feels workable in daily life.
Confirm the current session options before booking because specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow a person to choose audio-only or video depending on comfort, bandwidth, or the need for a quieter setup. Licensed professionals generally aim to make sessions fit into routine life while focusing on practical skills and problem solving.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes, and addresses issues like caregiver stress, communication problems, and guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses client-centered listening and cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses, while offering practical skills for managing intense emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, and life transition issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients; sessions are offered in English for people located in the United States.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list explicit formats on file.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.