Lori Arceneaux, LCSW
Experienced LCSW helping people rewrite their stories
Details
| Name | Lori Arceneaux |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Louisiana |
| Licensed in | Louisiana |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 22 |
About Lori
Lori Arceneaux is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 22 years of experience practicing in Louisiana. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, and relationship struggles. Lori uses practical, straightforward support to help people take the first steps toward change.
She draws on Narrative Therapy to help clients reframe the stories they tell about themselves. That work often pairs with Client-Centered techniques that prioritize a person's own goals and pace.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when practical steps and behavior changes can reduce symptoms and improve daily life. Lori has long helped people sort through family of origin problems, blended family issues, divorce and separation, parenting strains, and adoption or foster care concerns. She also supports those dealing with body image, codependency, commitment doubts, and caregiver stress.
Her background includes work on communication problems and first responder issues as well. Her approach is warm and direct. She helps people name strengths and build skills for better communication and problem solving.
Sessions focus on realistic steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. Clients describe a straightforward, supportive process that aims to reduce overwhelm and increase coping. Lori works with each person to set realistic goals and to track small changes that add up over time.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Lori works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Lori directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Lori directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical approaches work online
Online therapy with Lori can combine Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered work to help people rewrite unhelpful stories and build on personal strengths. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and looks for new, healthier ways to view events and relationships. Client-Centered work emphasizes listening, respect for a person's pace, and letting the client's goals guide each session.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is also used when specific behaviors or thought patterns are getting in the way. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and practices concrete strategies to change them, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Together these approaches offer both meaning-focused change and hands-on skills practice.
Finding the right mix is part of the work. The therapist partners with each person to test approaches, notice what helps, and adjust plans to match needs and preferences. That collaborative process makes it easier to set achievable goals and track progress over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a lunch break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, and ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Lori commonly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, anger, self-esteem struggles, and relationship issues. Additional focuses include parenting, family problems, adoption and foster care matters, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Lori blends Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to match individual needs. Sessions tend to be practical, conversational, and focused on real-life steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience working in Louisiana. That time includes addressing relationship strain, family issues, and individual concerns across many life stages.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - and practices in Louisiana. The profile lists the license as LA LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This allows for both real-time conversations and shorter check-ins by message.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is managed through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lori?
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