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Lorette Cristino

Therapist
13 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

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 approach to therapy

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.

What you can expect from me

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.

About me

  • I identify as
    Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Warm, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    13 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fordham University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Depression, Eating disorders, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Women's issues, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Positive Psychology, Behavioral, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Trauma Focused CBT, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Relational, Behavior Management, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English