Lorraine Asti

Lorraine Asti is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York who focuses on practical, person-centered therapy. She uses clear methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood changes, addiction, trauma, and relationship strains. Lorraine writes simply and directly with the goal of helping clients feel heard and understood.

Her work draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses acceptance and commitment techniques to help people clarify values and take manageable steps toward what matters. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about closeness, trust, and relational patterns.

Over eight years of clinical experience inform her approach. Lorraine has supported people facing grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses concerns such as body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress, communication problems, and intimacy-related issues.

Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. Lorraine aims to set small, doable goals and teach skills that fit daily life. She works with clients to track progress and adjust the plan when needed.

Many clients come seeking help with coping through life changes, improving relationships, or reducing overwhelming emotions. Lorraine offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence while helping people build practical tools for lasting change.

How Lorraine’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, clarify what matters to them, and take small committed steps toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or sleep problems. It often includes practical homework and skill practice. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of relating and trust, helping people understand how early experiences shape current relationships and choices.

Finding the right approach is often part of therapy. Lorraine works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She will discuss options and adjust the plan as sessions progress so the work matches what matters to the client.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. Ask which formats are offered and how they fit your schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many clients find that focused skill practice and values-based action translate well to remote sessions when arranged to suit their day-to-day routines.