Lori Arceneaux, LCSW
Louisiana LCSW specializing in families and relationships
- Works with children and teens
- Couples and family therapy
- Accepts international clients
About Lori Arceneaux
Lori Arceneaux is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Louisiana with more than 22 years of professional experience. She has spent the majority of her career supporting children, teenagers, families, and couples, helping them navigate the complex emotions and transitions that often accompany adolescence, family change, and relationship challenges.
Her work includes strengthening relationships, improving communication, and supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, parenting struggles, and issues related to self-esteem and life changes. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, fertility and first responder issues, and forgiveness work.
Lori aims to create a warm, caring, and supportive environment where individuals and families can work through obstacles and past hurts to move toward the life they want. She partners with each person to identify and build on unique strengths, and to develop more positive ways of communicating and solving problems. Acknowledging that taking the first step can be difficult, Lori is committed to offering a welcoming and compassionate setting in which a healthy and effective therapeutic relationship can be formed.
Her work includes strengthening relationships, improving communication, and supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, parenting struggles, and issues related to self-esteem and life changes. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, fertility and first responder issues, and forgiveness work.
Lori aims to create a warm, caring, and supportive environment where individuals and families can work through obstacles and past hurts to move toward the life they want. She partners with each person to identify and build on unique strengths, and to develop more positive ways of communicating and solving problems. Acknowledging that taking the first step can be difficult, Lori is committed to offering a welcoming and compassionate setting in which a healthy and effective therapeutic relationship can be formed.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lori Arceneaux have?
Lori Arceneaux has 22 years of experience.
Is Lori Arceneaux a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Louisiana - LA LCSW 8264.
In which languages does Lori Arceneaux provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Lori Arceneaux located?
She is located in Louisiana.
How can I work with Lori Arceneaux as my therapist?
You can work with Lori Arceneaux through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lori Arceneaux work with international clients?
Yes, Lori Arceneaux works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lori Arceneaux cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Methods and Online Care
Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and therapists offer empathy and support. This approach helps people explore personal values, build confidence, and work through emotional challenges at their own pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies to change behaviors and manage symptoms like anxiety and depression. It is often used for stress management and problem solving.
The Gottman Method offers specific tools and exercises for couples who want to strengthen communication, resolve conflict, and rebuild connection. It is useful for partners and families seeking concrete ways to improve relationship interactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lori Arceneaux collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences, adapting techniques as progress is made.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for busy schedules and for those who live at a distance. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, manage ongoing treatment around daily responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care when circumstances change.