- 28 years experience
- New York based
- Grief and caregiver focus
About Lorraine
Lorraine Stamp is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - R with 28 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, substance concerns, and relationship strain. She practices in New York and brings a calm, practical style to sessions. Lorraine aims to listen first, then work with each person to set clear, reachable goals.
She begins by asking what is happening now and what the person hopes to change. Sessions focus on small, doable steps and learning skills that fit daily life. Lorraine uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method so she can match work to each person’s needs.
Her background includes long-term work providing individual and group therapy and supervising other therapists at a large organization for 21 years. Lorraine holds a Bachelor of Psychology and a Master of Social Work, earned with honors and advanced standing in the MSW program. That experience shaped her practical approach to common concerns like trauma, mood disorders, addiction, and relationship conflict.
In session she might use mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or strategies from dialectical behavior work to manage emotions and build coping skills. Attachment-based ideas and client-centered listening guide how she builds trust and explores relationship patterns. Lorraine also supports those facing end-of-life and hospice-related concerns as part of her grief and caregiver work.
Outside of therapy she enjoys swimming, cooking, and family time with her children, grandchildren, and rescue cats. She asks new clients to share their goals so they can begin setting a path forward together.
She begins by asking what is happening now and what the person hopes to change. Sessions focus on small, doable steps and learning skills that fit daily life. Lorraine uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method so she can match work to each person’s needs.
Her background includes long-term work providing individual and group therapy and supervising other therapists at a large organization for 21 years. Lorraine holds a Bachelor of Psychology and a Master of Social Work, earned with honors and advanced standing in the MSW program. That experience shaped her practical approach to common concerns like trauma, mood disorders, addiction, and relationship conflict.
In session she might use mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or strategies from dialectical behavior work to manage emotions and build coping skills. Attachment-based ideas and client-centered listening guide how she builds trust and explores relationship patterns. Lorraine also supports those facing end-of-life and hospice-related concerns as part of her grief and caregiver work.
Outside of therapy she enjoys swimming, cooking, and family time with her children, grandchildren, and rescue cats. She asks new clients to share their goals so they can begin setting a path forward together.
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
How Lorraine Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters most to a person and taking actions that align with those values. It helps with anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes by teaching willingness to feel hard emotions while moving toward goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking patterns and build better routines for mood, sleep, and behavior.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships through emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindful attention. These tools can be useful for people struggling with anger, impulsivity, or relationship conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lorraine will review a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest techniques to try. That decision is made together and can change as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online work, confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and let people use audio-only if video is difficult. Discuss practical preferences and scheduling during the matching and intake steps so sessions match real-life needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Lorraine help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, and caregiving strain. Other areas include bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating and sleeping issues, and intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens first, sets clear goals with each person, and uses simple skills and steps people can try between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has worked as a therapist since 1994 and spent 21 years providing individual and group therapy and supervising clinicians at a large organization.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is listed as LCSW-R and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for getting started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.