LCSW-R

Lori Cunningham, LCSW-R

Therapist in New York

Lori is a LCSW-R therapist in New York.

24+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem
Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Lori

Lori Cunningham is a New York licensed therapist with 24 years of clinical experience, focused on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She brings a compassionate, collaborative approach that supports deeper self-understanding and practical coping strategies for challenges such as low self-esteem, social anxiety, and mood disorders.

Working with adults across life stages, Lori offers focused help for midlife transitions, caregiver stress, and issues related to purpose, guilt, or forgiveness. She also addresses interpersonal concerns like communication problems, isolation, and relationship strain for both women and men.

As an LCSW-R, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker registration in New York, Lori integrates client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques to help clients heal from past wounds and build greater self-compassion. Her practice emphasizes collaboration so clients can explore experiences, develop effective strategies, and move toward meaningful personal growth. Whether someone is facing panic attacks, social phobia, or the uncertainty of a life transition, Lori provides steady professional support aimed at practical change and emotional resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Change

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work. It helps people clarify their values, increase self-compassion, and make choices that align with their goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It is useful for addressing anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and negative thinking patterns by teaching concrete strategies to shift unhelpful cycles.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies to improve emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be helpful for intense mood swings, relationship conflicts, and overwhelming stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Lori collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt techniques and pace to what feels most helpful.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, people with caregiving responsibilities, or those who prefer connecting remotely. Working with licensed professionals this way makes it easier to maintain continuity of care while accessing the same therapeutic approaches used in in-person work.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Lori Cunningham have?

Lori Cunningham has 24 years of clinical experience.

Is Lori Cunningham a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW-R credential, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker registration in New York (NY LCSW-R 081774).

In which languages does Lori Cunningham provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Lori Cunningham located?

She is located in New York.

How can I work with Lori Cunningham as my therapist?

You can work with Lori Cunningham through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lori Cunningham work with international clients?

Lori Cunningham does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lori Cunningham cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.