At a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC, LPC
- License
- LPC, Georgia / LPC011755; LMHC, Florida / MH9816
- NPI
- 1659490852
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Georgia
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approaches
- Cognitive methods
- Client-centered care
About Bosco
Dr. Bosco Lorio uses a warm, client-centered style to help people move toward lasting change. He blends practical, evidence-based methods with respect and clear feedback. Dr. Lorio aims to meet people where they are and reduce stigma around seeking help.
He has twenty years of experience in mental health, with work in hospitals and outpatient clinics. Much of his background involves serving veterans and members of the LGBTQ+ community on issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, and questions about sexual identity and orientation. He holds licensure as an LMHC in Florida and an LPC in Georgia.
His usual approach is cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused, but he also integrates Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when helpful. Sessions focus on practical steps, clarifying goals, and building skills that fit daily life. He adapts the plan to each person's needs and preferences.
People come to him for a wide range of concerns, including stress, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, bipolar and mood disorders, self-esteem, body image, and coping with life transitions. He also addresses communication problems, caregiver stress, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS–related issues, and non-monogamous relationship concerns.
Dr. Lorio offers evening and weekend hours while maintaining a full-time hospital role. He encourages people ready to make changes to take that step and says he will support and empower them through the process.
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How his approaches shape online therapy
Dr. Lorio uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build momentum one step at a time. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck, then commit to values-based actions that matter. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental listening stance so clients feel heard and understood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose and adjust methods based on goals, preferences, and how a person responds. Sessions can blend different approaches so the plan fits real life rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, for example by reducing travel time and allowing appointments in the evening or on weekends. It can also let people choose simpler check-ins when time or bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals, including therapists, will discuss what will work best for scheduling and the type of session that meets the client's needs. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesAdditional 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 issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
20+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, bipolar and mood disorders, and related issues like body image and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is supportive and direct, using cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused work while integrating Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness where useful.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has 20 years in mental health, with experience in hospitals and outpatient clinics and notable work with veterans and LGBTQ+ people addressing trauma and identity concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is licensed as an LMHC in Florida and an LPC in Georgia, and he practices from Georgia.
Which languages does he offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start therapy with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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