- Person-centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- Longstanding experience
About Lorraine
Lorraine Luciano is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona. She focuses on practical, person-centered care to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and problems with motivation and self-esteem. Lorraine aims to meet people where they are and to shape therapy around each person's life and goals.
With 45 years of experience, Lorraine draws on a long career supporting people through addiction, career struggles, and relationship and intimacy concerns. She listens first and then builds a plan that fits the client’s priorities. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings and on skills that reduce distress day to day.
Her work often addresses parenting strain, caregiver stress, and the emotional effects of chronic illness or aging. Lorraine also supports people facing attachment wounds, abandonment issues, and challenges linked to adoption and foster care. She includes attention to sleep problems, body image, and commitment or control issues when those concerns come up.
Therapy blends client-centered conversation with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, plus mindfulness and motivational techniques. Lorraine keeps the language simple and practical so clients can use what they learn right away.
She treats each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. The process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling, and then moves into collaborative work focused on concrete change.
With 45 years of experience, Lorraine draws on a long career supporting people through addiction, career struggles, and relationship and intimacy concerns. She listens first and then builds a plan that fits the client’s priorities. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings and on skills that reduce distress day to day.
Her work often addresses parenting strain, caregiver stress, and the emotional effects of chronic illness or aging. Lorraine also supports people facing attachment wounds, abandonment issues, and challenges linked to adoption and foster care. She includes attention to sleep problems, body image, and commitment or control issues when those concerns come up.
Therapy blends client-centered conversation with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, plus mindfulness and motivational techniques. Lorraine keeps the language simple and practical so clients can use what they learn right away.
She treats each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. The process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling, and then moves into collaborative work focused on concrete change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing
Experience
45+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English
How her approaches fit into online therapy
Client-centered therapy starts by listening to what matters most to the person. The therapist reflects concerns back, helps set goals, and adapts the work to each person’s life. This approach is useful for stress, self-esteem, relationship worries, and figuring out next steps.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world experiments. It often includes clear exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, improve mood, or change problematic behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving how people respond to stress and conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lorraine will work together with the person to choose strategies that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That collaboration helps tailor whether more skills practice, motivational work, or gentle mindfulness will be emphasized.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also permits work on skills between meetings and helps people apply strategies directly to everyday situations.
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Lorraine help people with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, motivation and self-esteem struggles, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a client-centered style that combines listening with practical tools from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people make changes they can use day to day.
How long has she practiced professionally?
She brings 45 years of professional experience helping people with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arizona and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.