Works with
How Bosco works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Georgia, Florida
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Bosco
Dr. Bosco Lorio draws on two decades of clinical work to help people manage strong emotions and navigate life changes. He is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, and a licensed professional counselor, LPC, who practices in Georgia and speaks English and Spanish.
He has worked in both hospital and outpatient settings since 2006. Much of his work has involved veterans and members of the LGBTQ+ community dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and sexual identity concerns.
Background and approach
That experience shapes how he listens and responds in sessions. In conversation he aims to be supportive and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps.
He uses cognitive-behavioral ideas alongside mindfulness and acceptance work to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build different habits. Dr. Lorio also draws from emotionally-focused and client-centered approaches when relationships or emotional contact are central to the problem.
He adapts his style to each person and checks in on what is or isn’t working as therapy progresses. People bring many concerns to his work - stress, anger, addiction, grief, relationship pain, or questions about identity and purpose. He emphasizes respect, dignity, and direct feedback to reduce stigma and support steady progress.
He practices part-time on this platform while working full-time in a hospital, offering evening hours on weekdays and more availability on weekends.
What Bosco works with
Everything Bosco lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Bosco's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Bosco lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for chronic anxiety, anger, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, respect, and working at the client's pace, which supports building trust and clearer goals.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and try methods that fit your situation. Together you will track what helps and adjust the plan over time to keep progress moving forward.
Online work is offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video calls are suited to deeper conversational work and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can be used for brief check-ins, homework support, or when shorter touchpoints are helpful. These options aim to make therapy more accessible across busy schedules and varied needs.
Questions people ask about Bosco
What kinds of concerns can be addressed here?
Work covers stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, addictions, relationship issues, grief, identity questions and related concerns listed in the profile.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
The approach is supportive and nonjudgmental with a focus on practical steps. Dr. Lorio adapts cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, acceptance, and emotionally-focused ideas to suit each person's needs.
What experience does the therapist have?
He has worked in mental health since 2006, with about 20 years of experience in hospital and outpatient settings, and significant work with veterans and LGBTQ+ clients.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Georgia while also holding licensure in Florida as noted in the profile.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients arrange sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided to clients within the supported regions.
What session formats are used?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions per availability.