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Dr. Bosco Lorio

Compassionate CBT-informed care for complex concerns

LMHC, LPC Georgia

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Spanish

About Bosco

Dr. Bosco Lorio brings a cognitive behavioral orientation to his clinical work, blending practical strategies with compassionate support to help clients manage stress, mood concerns, and relationship challenges.

Background and approach

He holds dual licensure as an LMHC in Florida (MH9816) and an LPC in Georgia (LPC011755) and has two decades of experience in hospital and outpatient mental health settings, where he has focused much of his work on trauma, mood disorders, and issues connected to sexual identity and orientation.

His practice emphasizes respect, dignity, and collaborative feedback as foundations for change. While he often uses cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused interventions, he adapts methods from acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and emotionally-focused approaches to suit each person’s needs.

Typical concerns he addresses include anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, intimacy-related issues, bipolar mood concerns, and a wide range of relationship and identity-related matters. Dr.

Lorio offers services in English and Spanish and maintains a part-time online practice alongside full-time hospital work, generally providing evening and weekend availability. Prospective clients are invited to take a first step toward change through a brief matching process and scheduling based on current openings.

Bringing CBT and Acceptance-Based Care Online

Dr. Lorio commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and modify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this practical, skills-based approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when appropriate, which focuses on clarifying values, accepting difficult internal experiences, and taking committed actions that align with what matters to the individual. Additionally, his client-centered orientation means sessions are shaped around each person’s experience, emphasizing listening, empathy, and collaboration.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals and preferences, adapting techniques from mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and emotionally-focused work as needed to create a tailored plan. Clients are invited to offer feedback so the therapeutic strategy evolves with their needs.

Online therapy with Dr. Lorio is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options can make it easier to access consistent care during evenings or weekends and to continue work on practical skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines a cognitive behavioral and solution-focused orientation with a supportive, client-centered stance that emphasizes respect, compassion, and collaborative feedback.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working in both hospital and outpatient clinic settings, including focused work in trauma and LGBTQ+ studies.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is licensed as an LMHC in Florida (MH9816) and an LPC in Georgia (LPC011755), and he practices from Georgia while maintaining hospital and online work.
Can sessions be provided in Spanish?
Yes, he conducts therapy in both English and Spanish but is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer online?
Available remote formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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

Licensed

Georgia, Florida

Languages

English, Spanish