Lorette Cristino

I’m Lorette Cristino, LCSW, LCADC, CCTP providing compassionate, practical, and personalized support for individuals and couples navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth. My approach blends evidence-based psychotherapy with coaching techniques, helping clients process emotions, build resilience, and create actionable strategies for change.

I have extensive experience supporting clients with relationship stress, emotional regulation, and life transitions. I also provide LCSW supervision in New Jersey for clinicians seeking guidance and professional development.

I specialize in:

• Emotional regulation and stress management
• Relationship and communication skills
• Personal growth and self-discovery
• Boundary-setting and decision-making support
• Coaching strategies to achieve personal and professional goals

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My style is warm, collaborative, and solution-focused. I meet clients where they are, helping them gain clarity, build confidence, and take meaningful steps toward the life they want. Clients often describe me as approachable, insightful, and practical—someone who guides them through complex emotions while helping them develop tools for long-term growth.

During your first session with me, we’ll focus on getting to know you, your concerns, and your goals. I’ll ask questions to understand your current challenges, personal history, and what you hope to achieve through therapy or coaching. This is a collaborative conversation—my goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and understood.

We’ll also:

• Discuss your expectations for therapy or coaching and what kind of support feels most helpful to you.
• Identify your immediate concerns and potential goals for our work together.
• Explore strategies and approaches that fit your unique situation.
• Outline next steps, including a plan for future sessions and tools you can start using right away.

By the end of the first session, you’ll have a clearer sense of how we can work together, practical strategies to begin making changes, and an understanding of the support I provide. My goal is for you to leave feeling understood, supported, and empowered to take the next steps in your personal growth journey.