Lorraine LaPorte

Lorraine LaPorte is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and low self-esteem. She takes a down-to-earth approach and aims to make the therapy room a place where clients can speak plainly about what they are feeling and thinking.

She works with individuals facing relationship strain, life changes, grief, career stress, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar-related challenges. Lorraine pays attention to how attachment patterns, body image, codependency, and control issues show up in daily life. She also supports people dealing with isolation, compassion fatigue, and questions about life purpose and self-love.

Her style is collaborative and acceptance-based. Lorraine uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to find practical ways forward. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings and on small changes that add up over time.

Clients meet a therapist who aims to listen without judgment and help them set realistic goals. Lorraine emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes. She encourages people to take the first step and offers ongoing support while they try new strategies.

She holds a Pennsylvania LCSW and has three years of clinical work experience. Her approach combines evidence-informed techniques with a calm, empathetic manner to help people move toward a more balanced life.

How Lorraine's approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and struggles with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and communication, which can help when relationship patterns, codependency, or trust issues are causing distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lorraine will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on what is helping in real life and what feels workable for each client.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. Many people find virtual meetings helpful for practicing skills in the moment and keeping momentum between appointments. Licensed professionals, including Lorraine, can discuss what format will best support each person's goals.