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- Trauma and abuse
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
About Lorraine
Lorraine Stamp is a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship strain, grief, addiction, and a wide range of life changes. Lorraine listens first, then helps clients set clear goals and take practical steps toward them.
She trained in social work and holds a Master of Social Work degree. Lorraine spent 21 years providing therapy to individuals and groups and supervising other therapists. That experience informs a calm, steady approach in sessions and a focus on what works for each person.
Her way of working is flexible. Lorraine blends methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work, and dialectical behavior skills. Sessions often include talking through current problems, learning coping skills, and practicing small behavior changes between meetings.
She also addresses concerns such as parenting stress, caregiving burden, anger, self-esteem, intimacy issues, ADHD, and eating or sleeping problems. Lorraine pays attention to culture, sexual orientation, and age-related concerns when relevant to a person's story.
People who meet with her can expect a warm, goal-focused process. The first session centers on listening and defining the main issues. From there she and the client set practical steps to move forward and check progress as therapy continues.
She trained in social work and holds a Master of Social Work degree. Lorraine spent 21 years providing therapy to individuals and groups and supervising other therapists. That experience informs a calm, steady approach in sessions and a focus on what works for each person.
Her way of working is flexible. Lorraine blends methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work, and dialectical behavior skills. Sessions often include talking through current problems, learning coping skills, and practicing small behavior changes between meetings.
She also addresses concerns such as parenting stress, caregiving burden, anger, self-esteem, intimacy issues, ADHD, and eating or sleeping problems. Lorraine pays attention to culture, sexual orientation, and age-related concerns when relevant to a person's story.
People who meet with her can expect a warm, goal-focused process. The first session centers on listening and defining the main issues. From there she and the client set practical steps to move forward and check progress as therapy continues.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that reflect those values. It helps when worry or avoidance keeps someone from living how they want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior, then teaches practical skills to change unhelpful habits. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try different techniques to see what fits. Together you can adjust the plan based on what helps most in day-to-day life.
Confirm the available online session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into a busy life. It can allow shorter check-ins, sessions during a lunch break, or avoiding travel time. Many find that remote sessions let them practice skills between meetings in the settings where problems actually occur.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
28+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Lorraine help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, grief, addictions, and related concerns such as parenting stress and caregiving burden.
What is her style of therapy?
She listens first and then works collaboratively to set goals. Sessions mix talking, skill practice, and short exercises to address daily difficulties.
How long has she practiced?
She has 28 years of clinical experience, including 21 years providing therapy and supervising other therapists.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW-R license in New York and is based in New York.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.