- Stress and anxiety
- Skills for coping
- Nonjudgmental listening
About Lorraine
Lorraine LaPorte is an LCSW who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, and low self-esteem. She presents a calm, nonjudgmental approach to therapy and aims to make the first step feel less daunting for anyone seeking change.
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people cope with life transitions and relationship challenges. Sessions emphasize clear goals and simple skills that can be used between meetings. Lorraine aims to boost confidence and motivation while addressing symptoms of depression and bipolar disorder in everyday terms.
Attachment issues and communication problems are common topics in her work. She also helps people facing control and codependency struggles, isolation, and grief. Conversations tend to focus on what feels most urgent right now and on small steps that lead to progress.
Her style blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That mix allows for both practical skill-building and space to process feelings. Lorraine draws on three years of practice as a licensed social worker in Pennsylvania.
People who come to her often want straightforward support and tools they can use at home. Lorraine works to create an open atmosphere so thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. She encourages realistic goals and steady movement toward a more satisfying life.
How her methods translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and decide what matters most to them. It focuses on values and practical actions rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thinking. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that are useful during big life changes or intense emotions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Lorraine will talk with each person about goals, concerns, and preferences to pick the best fit. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve over time.
If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in on a work break, or let someone use therapies like skill practice and values work without travel. Many people find online sessions help them practice new skills in real life between meetings while keeping therapy flexible around everyday demands.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lorraine commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-focused, combining skill-building with space to process feelings so clients can try new ways of coping between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has three years of professional experience working as a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania.
What credential and region should I know about?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.