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Dr. Bosco Lorio

Dr. Bosco Lorio, LMHC, LPC

Therapist in Georgia

Calm, practical support for intimate and life struggles

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Experience

20+ years

Credentials

LMHC, LPC

Languages

English, Spanish

Based in

Georgia

  • 20 years experience
  • English and Spanish
  • Evening and weekend hours

About Bosco

Dr. Bosco Lorio is a licensed counselor who blends cognitive-behavioral ideas with client-centered care. He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and brings 20 years of work in mental health to his sessions. He focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and intimacy-related issues, and addresses questions around sexual identity and orientation. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and are scheduled around his part-time availability on the platform.

Dr. Lorio’s background includes hospital and outpatient work since 2006. Much of his experience has involved work with the veteran population and the LGBTQ+ community, addressing mood disorders, trauma, and matters connected to sexual identity. He has also focused on issues like addictions, relationship struggles, grief, and coping with life changes.

His style is supportive and respectful. He emphasizes dignity, compassion, and direct feedback while avoiding stigma and labels. The aim is to meet people where they are and tailor conversations and plans to each person’s needs.

Therapeutically he draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. He adapts methods to fit practical goals and personal preferences rather than applying a single formula.

Because he also works full-time in a hospital, evening weekday sessions and weekend appointments are more common. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to his availability.

How his approaches fit into online therapy

Dr. Lorio commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and trying new, practical strategies to change them; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy blends mindfulness with values-based action, helping people accept difficult feelings while taking steps toward a meaningful life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. He will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods match their goals and preferences. That means discussions early on about what feels useful and adjustments over time as needs change.

This profile does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy schedules, allow evening or weekend meetings, and make regular check-ins more practical. Online work can also let sessions focus on skills practice, short behavioral experiments, and mindfulness exercises that carry over into daily life.

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

License details

LPC · Georgia
LPC011755
LMHC · Florida
MH9816
NPI (National Provider Identifier)
1659490852

As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check these details with the relevant licensing board, professional body or registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help people with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and intimacy-related issues among other concerns such as addictions, relationship problems, grief, and mood disorders.

What is his therapeutic style like?

The approach is supportive and respectful, focusing on dignity and clear feedback. He adapts methods to fit each person rather than using a single fixed method.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has worked in mental health since 2006 across hospital and outpatient settings, bringing about 20 years of experience including work with veterans and the LGBTQ+ community.

Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?

He practices in Georgia and holds LMHC and LPC credentials, listed as FL LMHC and GA LPC.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what is the cost structure?

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

How do I begin a therapy relationship?

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

Some intimacy concerns have a physical side. If you notice pain or other physical symptoms, please speak with a doctor as well. Therapy can sit alongside medical care, not replace it.

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