Lori Arceneaux, LCSW

Lori Arceneaux is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Louisiana with more than 22 years of experience helping children, teens, families, and couples navigate life’s challenges. She has spent the majority of her career working directly with young people and their families, supporting adolescents as they manage complex emotions and transitions while also guiding parents and caregivers through relationship and communication difficulties.

Lori draws on a strength-based, collaborative approach to help people identify and build on their existing resources. She focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and managing the everyday stressors that can strain relationships and family functioning. Her work with couples and families often emphasizes practical skills for clearer interaction and healthier problem solving.

Clients are offered a warm, caring, and supportive space to work through obstacles, past traumas, and current struggles. Lori partners with each person to set goals and develop actionable steps toward the life they want. Recognizing that taking the first step can be difficult, she prioritizes a welcoming and compassionate environment to establish an effective therapeutic relationship and begin meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lori commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) in her work. Client-centered therapy prioritizes the individual’s perspective, creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where a person’s own goals and strengths guide the process - it is helpful for building self-esteem and navigating life changes. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression. Emotionally-focused therapy helps partners and family members understand and change the patterns that keep them stuck, which can improve connection and communication in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Lori works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors methods to the situation and adjusts as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, access consistent support from a licensed professional, and maintain continuity of care when in-person sessions are not practical.