Lori Centineo, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 10 years in practice

Lori Centineo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship challenges.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 087513-1 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1689177628 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Lori

Lori Centineo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship challenges. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, addiction, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar adjustment, ADHD, and intimacy or jealousy concerns. Lori practices from New York and offers care in English.

She uses a warm, approachable style. Sessions focus on listening, practical tools, and building a stronger day-to-day routine. Lori treats therapy as a team effort where the person’s goals guide the work.

Background and approach

Her background as an elementary school teacher shaped a patient, straightforward way of explaining strategies. Over the past ten years she has worked in outpatient settings with people on a range of life changes. She draws from client-centered and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping.

Mindfulness practices are used to calm stressful moments and support emotion regulation. Lori also uses Imago relationship ideas when relationship patterns and communication are central concerns. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is trying to change behavior, such as with substance use or getting unstuck.

She adapts sessions to each person’s situation and pace. Sessions may include short practical exercises, thought-focused work, role practice for important conversations, and simple mindfulness checks. The aim is to make skills feel useful right away so people can handle small and big challenges more easily.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Lori lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Intellectual disability
Jealousy

Approaches Lori names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and what online therapy can offer

Client-centered work focuses on the person's priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients clarify goals and next steps. This approach is useful when someone wants a supportive space to sort feelings and decide what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. Sessions often include short exercises to notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Mindfulness techniques are used to bring attention back to the present moment and reduce reactivity. Simple breathing or grounding checks can be practiced during sessions and used between meetings to steady intense emotions.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to the person's goals, needs, and preferences, and may combine approaches over time as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for a full conversation and role practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins or support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or busy schedules.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Lori address in sessions?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, ADHD, addictions, and parenting or family stress.

How would you describe Lori's therapy style?

Lori takes a warm, team-based approach where the person leads goals. Sessions are practical, focused on listening, skill building, and steady progress.

What is her professional background and experience?

She has ten years of experience and previously worked as an elementary school teacher before earning a Master of Social Work and practicing as a clinician.

Where is Lori licensed and located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, in New York and provides services from that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

She meets through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Lori?

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