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Lori Cunningham

Compassionate, practical therapy for life's transitions

LCSW-R New York

Experience
24 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Lori

Lori Cunningham is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) practicing in New York with 24 years of professional experience. She guides clients through common concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, and challenges tied to self-esteem and life transitions, combining practical skills with thoughtful listening.

Background and approach

Her work often focuses on helping people regain balance during major changes and develop clearer coping strategies that fit everyday life. Her style blends collaborative, client-centered care with structured techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-informed methods.

Lori aims to help clients better understand thought and behavior patterns, reduce distressing symptoms like panic or social anxiety, and rebuild a kinder relationship with themselves. She also offers support around caregiver stress, communication challenges, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.

Clients can expect an empathetic, down-to-earth approach that values each person’s goals and pace. Lori emphasizes practical tools alongside exploration of meaning, helping people move from feeling stuck toward clearer choices and more manageable day-to-day living.

How Lori's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy



Lori draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete exercises that address symptoms like anxiety, panic attacks, and low mood. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to provide an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where personal values and goals guide the work and clients feel heard as they explore difficult emotions.

Choosing the right method is part of the therapeutic journey, and Lori approaches that decision collaboratively. She works with each person to consider goals, preferences, and the issues at hand, adjusting techniques and focus as progress unfolds so the approach fits the client rather than the other way around.

Online therapy with Lori is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and needs. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods or life transitions, allowing clients to access evidence-informed strategies and supportive conversations without sacrificing convenience.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lori help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes, plus many related issues like caregiver stress, panic, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach combines compassionate, client-centered listening with structured techniques drawn from CBT, DBT, and solution-focused strategies to build practical coping skills and insight.
What is her professional background?
She has 24 years of clinical experience working with individuals on mood disorders, life transitions, and interpersonal concerns.
Where is Lori licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in New York and holds the credential NY LCSW-R 081774.
Does she see clients who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English