About Lorisa
Lorisa Jones is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that people can use between sessions. Lorisa emphasizes the strengths each person already has and builds from there.
She aims to make the first steps feel manageable and less overwhelming. With eight years of experience in mental health, Lorisa centers sessions on the client’s goals and lived experience.
Background and approach
She treats clients as the expert in their own story and uses that perspective to guide problem solving. Conversations are direct and practical, with an emphasis on small changes that add up over time. Her approach includes helping people notice unhelpful thinking patterns, build steady routines, and practice simple coping skills.
She supports people who want to regain motivation, boost confidence, or navigate transitions such as job changes or new living situations. Sessions typically focus on skills that can be practiced in daily life. People who are nervous about starting therapy will find a calm, encouraging presence.
Lorisa invites questions and moves at a pace that feels right for each person. She supports clients through setbacks and celebrates progress along the way. Lorisa holds a New York LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
She works in English and offers multiple online session formats to fit different schedules and needs.
Approaches and online options for managing anxiety
Many clients find benefit from evidence-based techniques that focus on thinking patterns and practical habits. Cognitive approaches help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts that fuel anxiety and low self-esteem; work typically involves identifying those thoughts and practicing alternative ways of thinking.Behavioral and skills-based techniques emphasize small, repeated actions that build resilience. That might include setting simple routines, practicing coping strategies for stress, and breaking larger goals into manageable steps. These techniques are commonly used for depression, anxiety, and motivation challenges.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, comfort level, and daily life. Clients can try different techniques and adjust the plan as progress and preferences become clearer.
Online therapy offers flexibility to fit sessions into busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels helpful. Phone sessions can be a good option for a shorter check-in or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send updates, check in between sessions, and get support without scheduling a full call.
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- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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