Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Lorraine Gonzalez, LCSW-R, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW-R, LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW-R, licence 076167
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 58.013286
- NPI
- 1518183250
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Lorraine supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Depression and ADHD
About Lorraine
Lorraine Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R in New York with 15 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, ADHD, and major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Lorraine helps people who are navigating adoption or foster care issues, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, and attachment or communication difficulties.
Her approach is practical and direct. She listens to a person's current struggles and helps set clear goals for what to work on next. Conversations focus on concrete steps people can use between sessions to manage symptoms and handle day-to-day pressures at home, work, and in relationships.
Lorraine also addresses lingering effects of trauma, feelings of guilt or shame, and problems with codependency or control. She supports people dealing with isolation, life purpose questions, and the stresses that come from caregiving or aging loved ones. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide this work.
Sessions are carried out with attention to language needs and cultural context when appropriate. Lorraine adapts the pace and emphasis to the concerns presented, whether that means working through relationships, improving communication, or building coping skills for anxiety and depression.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Lorraine accepts international clients and offers services in both English and Spanish.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Many of the techniques Lorraine uses come from evidence-based approaches that focus on present-day problems and clear coping skills. One common approach teaches practical strategies to manage anxiety and mood changes, such as breathing exercises, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step plans to reduce worry. This helps people who need tools for daily stress and panic triggers.Another approach focuses on improving relationship and communication patterns. It looks at how people interact, identifies unhelpful habits, and practices new ways of speaking and listening so conversations feel less reactive and more productive. This is useful for relationship strain and communication problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lorraine collaborates with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, preferences, and life demands. She adjusts methods as progress is made and checks in about what is or isn’t working.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the supported formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows working with a licensed professional in English or Spanish if location is a barrier.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, aging issues, attachment, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based approaches and focuses on setting clear goals. Conversations emphasize actionable steps people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 15 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice. That experience includes work with a range of life stressors and relational concerns.
Is she licensed and where?
She is licensed as LCSW-R in New York and holds the LCSW credential. Her practice is based in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers