Therapist profile
Lorette Cristino, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and Relationship concerns
Continue with LoretteAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Family conflict
- Self esteem work
About Lorette
Lorette Cristino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 17 years of practice. She helps adults manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, self-esteem problems, and life transitions. Sessions focus on practical steps rather than labels, and she works with people who want clearer ways to cope and move forward.
Her approach centers on straightforward conversation and skill-building. She encourages clients to name what feels difficult and then picks small, manageable changes to try. That can mean practicing new ways to talk about problems, testing different routines, or learning coping skills for strong emotions.
Cristino has supported people facing abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, attachment struggles, and blended family challenges. She also addresses caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, control issues, and the practical fallout of separation or divorce.
She has experience with substance use concerns, domestic violence aftermath, eating and body image problems, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters. Work often includes building steady daily habits and realistic plans for change rather than quick fixes.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. People can expect focused work on communication, boundaries, and strategies for reducing anxiety and improving confidence. To begin, clients are asked to share current goals so sessions can be shaped around what they want to achieve next.
How sessions work
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Many evidence-based techniques focus on clear problem solving and teach specific skills people can use day to day. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try alternative ways of thinking to lower anxiety and improve mood. Behavioral strategies focus on small, doable actions such as changing daily routines, practicing new communication habits, or scheduling activities that build confidence.Finding the best blend of techniques is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and situations. That means adjusting pace, picking concrete exercises to practice between sessions, and checking what helps most as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list which remote formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full appointment is not practical. Licensed professionals can use video or phone to focus on skills, talk through family or relationship problems, and support coping with life changes without requiring extended time away from regular responsibilities.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with at home?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and blended family matters.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. She emphasizes practical skills, clearer communication, and small steps clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship and family-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Can she meet with people who do not live in the United States?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.