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Lorraine LaPorte, LCSW
Pennsylvania
LCSW - Stress and Anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT based methods
- ACT and mindfulness
- Attachment focus
About Lorraine
Lorraine LaPorte is a Pennsylvania licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with three years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and address relationship and self-esteem concerns.
She focuses on practical strategies people can try between sessions. Sessions emphasize noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses to them. Lorraine draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with acceptance and mindfulness-based ideas to keep conversations concrete and actionable.
Her approach centers on clear, direct work rather than abstract explanation. She encourages clients to name the problems they want to change and to set small, measurable goals. That often means practicing new skills, tracking progress, and adjusting plans as needed.
Lorraine also pays attention to attachment patterns and communication difficulties that show up in relationships. She brings elements of attachment-based work and client-centered listening to help people understand how past patterns affect present choices. For some clients, dialectical behavior therapy skills are used to manage strong emotions and reduce impulsive reactions.
People who prefer concise, skill-focused sessions may find this method useful. Lorraine works in English and practices in Pennsylvania. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking.
How CBT, ACT and attachment work in online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It helps when anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful habits get in the way of daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values to guide action. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how those patterns shape reactions and communication.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Lorraine will collaborate with each person to decide whether more CBT skill work, ACT exercises, or attachment-focused discussion fits their goals. That decision is based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences rather than a preset formula.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or choose a quieter setting. They also let people practice skills in everyday contexts and review short homework between meetings. Schedule and format details should be verified when arranging the first appointment.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, compassion fatigue, and life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses with small behavioral experiments.
What is her clinical background?
She has three years of professional experience working as a clinician and holds an LCSW credential in Pennsylvania.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Pennsylvania and is credentialed as a PA LCSW.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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