Lori Thompson-Maranda, LCSW

Lori Thompson-Maranda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 15 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, recover from trauma and abuse, address eating-related concerns, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Lori approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to match the individual needs and goals of each client.

She emphasizes a collaborative process, supporting clients as they take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life. Lori adapts her therapeutic work to suit different circumstances and preferences, believing that a tailored plan increases the chances of meaningful progress. Throughout the course of therapy she aims to provide steady support while helping clients build skills and insight that extend beyond sessions.

Available to people across New York, Lori combines professional experience with a warm, patient-centered stance to help clients navigate challenges and pursue lasting change.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Licensed professionals often use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building practical skills to manage stress and anxiety. These skills-based approaches teach tools for regulating emotions, managing worry, and improving day-to-day functioning, which can be useful for generalized anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.

For those who have experienced trauma or abuse, trauma-focused evidence-based strategies help process difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable. These approaches aim to reduce symptoms tied to past events and support safer, more adaptive ways of relating to oneself and others. Lori adapts evidence-based methods to address issues such as eating concerns, self-esteem, and motivation in ways that fit each person’s situation.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the work. Lori collaborates with clients to determine which techniques align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses. Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care. These options provide scheduling flexibility, allow therapy to fit into busy lives, and support continuity of treatment even when in-person visits are not possible.