Lorraine Luciano, LPC - Therapist in Arizona

Stress and anxiety
CBT and mindfulness
Career and motivation

About Lorraine

Lorraine Luciano is an Arizona licensed professional counselor, LPC, with 45 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, motivation, self-esteem, substance use concerns, and career-related difficulties. Lorraine focuses on practical, conversational work that helps people manage pressing problems. She speaks English and practices in Arizona.

Over decades of practice she has helped people sort through day-to-day struggles and longer term patterns. Sessions are straightforward and discussion-based, aimed at identifying what feels most urgent and workable. Lorraine uses clear tools and exercises rather than technical jargon so clients can try things between sessions.

Her approach draws on client-centered ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices. That means the therapist listens to the client's concerns, helps spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and practices skills to manage stress and mood. She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing when those fit the client's goals.

Clients often come with relationship strain, sleep problems, family-related stress, or issues tied to trauma and abuse. Lorraine also supports people facing addiction, caregiver burden, body image concerns, ADHD, and aging or health-related challenges. She works to make progress one clear step at a time.

Practical matters such as scheduling, costs, and the type of session are handled up front. New clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment. Lorraine aims to keep sessions direct and focused on what the client wants to change.

How her approaches work for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the client's own goals. It helps when someone needs a direct, nonjudgmental place to talk and clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is practical for social anxiety, mood challenges, and changing behaviors that get in the way of daily life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers skills for managing intense feelings and improving how someone copes with stress and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lorraine will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to use based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in about what is helping and adjusts strategies as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they can fit appointments into work or caregiving schedules, reduce travel time, or pick a shorter check-in when that is most useful. Online work also makes it easier to practice skills between sessions and to bring real-life situations into discussion in the room.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Intimacy-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 issues Communication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

45+ years

Listed in

Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career issues, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is conversational and practical, using client-centered listening plus cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to address symptoms and habits.

How much experience does she have?

She has 45 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including mood, anxiety, and addiction.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Arizona.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries use her services?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.