Lori Centineo , LCSW

Lori Centineo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with ten years of clinical experience. She earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University at Albany and previously worked as an elementary school teacher, a background that contributes to her practical, patient approach when supporting children, families and adults.

Over the course of her career she has worked in outpatient settings with individuals, couples, and families to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, anger, trauma, relationship and family dynamics, parenting challenges, addictions, attention concerns, bipolar disorder, and the stress of life transitions. She also focuses on issues including compassion fatigue, intimacy-related concerns, jealousy, and care for people with intellectual disability.

Lori emphasizes a collaborative, client-led model in which the therapeutic relationship becomes the foundation for change. She adapts her methods to each person’s needs, drawing on client-centered principles alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based techniques and relationship-focused therapies. Her manner is warm, empathetic, and practical, helping people identify strengths and develop skills to manage difficult emotions and everyday challenges.

Although she brings a range of therapeutic tools to her work, Lori tailors her approach to each client’s goals and circumstances rather than following a single method.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Lori draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients understand how thoughts, behaviors, and attention influence mood and daily functioning. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills to change behavior, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and coping strategies to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, useful for trauma responses, grief, and ongoing stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lori works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She tailors interventions and adjusts strategies over time so the work aligns with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how clients connect - whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity through life changes. These options help people access consistent support from licensed professionals while working toward their goals in ways that suit their routines and communication styles.