Lori Thompson-Maranda, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 15 years in practice

Lori Thompson-Maranda helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, low self-esteem, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 083997 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1033500608 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check any license with the state board and any NPI with the national registry.

About Lori

Lori Thompson-Maranda helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work. Lori holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in New York, bringing 15 years of experience to sessions.

She meets each person where they are and adapts conversations and plans to fit individual needs. Lori focuses on practical steps that can reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.

Background and approach

She pays attention to how past experiences affect current feelings and relationships. In sessions she listens closely and asks concrete questions to clarify what matters most. Together with the person she sets goals and checks progress regularly.

Lori also addresses related areas such as body image, attachment concerns, chronic pain or illness, and workplace stress. Her approach blends empathy with straightforward guidance. She helps people break big problems into smaller, manageable steps.

Lori supports people who want to build self-love, manage panic or social anxiety, or work toward clearer communication and life purpose. People who choose her can expect a steady, caring presence and practical tools to try between meetings. She encourages honest conversation and slow, steady change.

If someone is ready to start, she will explain the next steps and offer a collaborative plan.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Online support

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Two common evidence-based techniques she uses are problem-focused work and trauma-informed support. Problem-focused work breaks larger challenges into concrete steps and skills to try between sessions, which helps with stress, panic, and workplace issues. Trauma-informed support pays attention to how past hurts affect today's reactions and helps people rebuild safety and trusted routines.

Another useful approach centers on improving self-image and communication. This work helps people who struggle with body image, social anxiety, or low self-worth by practicing new ways of relating to themselves and others. Each approach is explained in plain terms and adjusted to the person's goals and pace.

Finding the right fit is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which strategies match their needs, goals, and preferences. This means checking in regularly and changing direction when something isn't working.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people see facial cues and do deeper conversational work. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Chat and messaging support shorter check-ins, written reflections, and ongoing contact between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and other routines.

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Lori help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating issues, self-esteem struggles, and depression. Additional focus areas include body image, attachment issues, panic, and workplace stress.

What is her general approach in therapy?

Sessions combine careful listening with practical tools and goal setting. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs and focus on small, manageable steps.

How much experience does she have?

Lori has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. That experience informs how she structures sessions and supports clients.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and is licensed in New York.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Lori?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Is this your profile?

Ask us to correct details or take the page down.