Lory A. Cosner
MSW, LCSW, LCSW-C

Clinical Social Worker (she/her)

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been in the field for over 12 years. I've worked primarily in a variety of outpatient clinics as a provider, but I have also worked as a clinical coordinator for a program that assisted those who were homeless or at risk of homelessness and as a clinical supervisor of a residential facility for children and teens. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, significant life changes, loneliness, a perceived lack of direction or purpose, grief, and anger. I have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ population, military members and their families, and those following an earth-centered path.

Services

Currently offering video teletherapy for
Individuals, Couples, and Families

In Network with Medicare, Tricare, United Behavioral Health, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Private Pay also available.

Accepting clients residing in:

Maryland
New Jersey
Illinois
Missouri
Florida

Services

My Approach

Like many social workers, I have training in a broad range of techniques, but I primarily use Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also utilize many of the skills building practices from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. When working with couples, I utilize techniques from the Gottman Method.

When I meet with a new client, couple, or family, one of the first things I want to know is if you have been to therapy before, and if so, what did and didn't work for you. I will also want to hear what's going on that you're concerned about, and how you would like things to be different. I will work with you to identify the method most likely to benefit you, and work from there.

One of the other things I will want to know about is how you feel your culture impacts you and your health care. In addition to several places in the United States, I have lived in England, Turkey, and Germany. Through my travels, I have been to over 40 different countries and territories across four continents, which has greatly increased my understanding of various cultures and my passion for culturally competent care.

Special Populations