Lori Cunningham

Lori Cunningham is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 24 years of experience helping people through stress, anxiety, depression, and big life changes. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away, and she pays attention to how self-esteem, social fear, and life transitions affect day-to-day living.

Her sessions are collaborative. She listens first to understand what matters most, then helps people set small, clear goals. Lori often uses problem-solving and skills practice so clients can notice change between meetings.

Many people come for help with caregiver stress, feelings of isolation, or struggles around guilt and forgiveness. Lori also supports clients facing midlife questions, purpose-seeking, and issues related to gender, including women's issues and men's issues as noted in her practice focus.

She uses several straightforward approaches to guide work in therapy, choosing techniques that fit each person's needs and preferences. Lori aims to make emotional work feel manageable and relevant to daily life.

People who prefer a calm, down-to-earth style may find her approach a good match. She helps clients build clearer communication, stronger self-regard, and coping tools to navigate panic, mood shifts, and social anxiety.

To begin, clients complete an intake that identifies immediate concerns and practical goals. Lori then outlines options and works together with the person to plan the next steps.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist creates a nonjudgmental space and follows the person's lead to help them make sense of their feelings and goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises and experiments to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change habits that get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Lori will work with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level, and adjust as progress is made. This collaboration helps make sessions feel useful and relevant.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people keep working on skills between meetings and maintain regular contact with a licensed professional while balancing everyday demands.