
Lorraine Carvell
LCSW-R
New York therapists accepting new clients
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About Lorraine
I am licensed in New York with 33 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
What Lorraine helps with
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
What clients say
- “Lorraine is wonderful in every way!”
- “She is tremendous.”
- “Great therapist”
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- “Lorraine has a very calm energy about her. She is a great listener, asks good questions, and you really feel like she truly wants to help. Very lucky to have found her.”
- “She is very good, she listens to both sides before giving feedback.”
- “Lorraine is extremely attuned to our emotions and situation. She asks good questions and has well thought out life philosophy and advice to give! We really like her as a therapist.”
- “Lorraine is the best therapist I have ever had and I’ve had many.”
- “I’ve worked with several therapists over the years and Lorraine stands out as truly exceptional. She is kind, grounded, and incredibly perceptive. From the very beginning she created a safe and supportive space where I felt understood and not just heard. Her insights are always thoughtful and she has a gift for gently helping me challenge unhelpful patterns while reinforcing my strengths.<br /> <br /> What I appreciate most is how present and engaged she is in every session. Lorraine is deeply empathetic and also knows when to ask the tough questions or offer a new perspective that shifts my thinking in the best way. I’ve grown so much through our work together and I am incredibly grateful.<br /> <br /> I recommend Lorraine without hesitation.”
- “Always feel a little less anxious after talking with Lorraine”
- “Lorraine Carvell is an extremely smart and well spoken therapist. She’s also respectful, mindful, and always makes sure that both parties are equally involved. She’s the best therapist”
- “She is great!”
- “Lorraine is very engaging and her experience in handling difficult situations shows in her counseling efforts. It is a pleasure talking to her. <br /> <br /> Thank you”
- “Lorraine is amazing! Could not ask for a more supportive therapist”
- “Lorraine has been very encouraging, attentive, and helpful. We created a game plan and set realistic goals.”
- “She is wonderful”
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