Lorraine Kushner

Lorraine Kushner is a seasoned Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a rich history of practice dating back to 1994. She specializes in a variety of birth-related challenges, including postpartum depression, miscarriage, and infertility. Additionally, Lorraine is adept at addressing complex issues surrounding death, dying, and bereavement, providing compassionate support to those grappling with grief. Her experience extends to helping clients manage depression, anxiety, panic attacks, adjustment, and mood disorders. With a certification as a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Lorraine has previously taught childbirth classes, enriching her ability to support expectant parents. Her diverse background includes significant roles such as Caseworker with Hospice of Hillsborough (now Life Path Hospice) and Social Services Director at a Tampa hospital dedicated to chronically ill patients. As a founder of the Compassionate Friends support group in Tampa (now known as Bereaved Parents of America), she has shown her deep commitment to community support. Lorraine's therapeutic approach is eclectic, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, and she is always ready to connect clients with community resources when necessary. Together, she and her clients navigate current challenges while preparing for future ones with empathy and understanding.