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Dr. Bosco Lorio

Dr. Bosco Lorio

LMHC, LPC

Therapist · Georgia · 20+ years of experience

Experienced counselor focused on practical change

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  • 20 years experience
  • Cognitive behavioral focus
  • Bilingual English Spanish

About Bosco

Dr. Bosco Lorio is a licensed counselor who focuses on practical, behavior-oriented work. He brings 20 years of experience in mental health and helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship struggles. He communicates plainly and aims to treat people with respect and dignity.

He holds licenses as an LMHC in Florida and an LPC in Georgia. His background includes hospital and outpatient settings. Much of his work has involved veterans and members of the LGBT community, with a focus on trauma, sexual identity, and related concerns.

Dr. Lorio uses a main approach rooted in cognitive and behavioral methods while adapting to each person's needs. He also incorporates mindfulness, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, and emotionally-focused ideas when helpful. Sessions are shaped around what the client wants to work on and how change best fits into their life.

The therapist emphasizes gentle, nonjudgmental support and practical steps rather than labels. He aims to remove stigma and invites feedback so treatment stays useful and relevant. He describes the work as collaborative and tailored to the individual.

Because he works part-time on this platform and full-time at a hospital, evening hours and more weekend availability are possible. Clients who are ready to make a change are encouraged to begin by completing the initial matching steps and scheduling a first session.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDomestic violenceGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Georgia, Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

How therapy approaches guide remote work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and still move toward what matters. It focuses on values and small steps that build a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, respect, and the client's own pace so sessions feel collaborative and steady.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and how they like to learn new skills. Together they decide which methods best match the issue at hand and adjust the plan over time based on what helps.

Practical benefits for online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy schedule and keeping momentum between appointments. Online work can allow shorter check-ins when someone needs a quick adjustment, or more focused skill practice when time is limited. This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking. The therapist aims to make sessions fit everyday life and personal routines rather than expecting major schedule changes.

At a glance

Listed location
Georgia
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
LMHC, LPC
Languages
English, Spanish
License (Georgia)
LPC · No. LPC011755
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH9816
NPI
1659490852

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, trauma and relationship or intimacy-related issues among other concerns.

What is his general therapy style?

He centers on cognitive and behavioral approaches while staying supportive and nonjudgmental. He adapts methods to each client's needs and prefers a collaborative tone.

What kind of background does he bring to sessions?

He has worked in hospitals and outpatient clinics since 2006 and has two decades of clinical experience, including work with veterans and LGBT people.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He is credentialed as an LMHC in Florida and an LPC in Georgia and practices from Georgia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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