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Lori Bonsignore is the owner and founder of The Center for Growth and Empowerment. She is an independent licensed clinical social worker who has worked in various sectors of the mental health field.  She received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts in Psychology, then later continued her education to receive a Master’s degree in Social Work from Boston University.
Lori has dedicated a large amount of her research and clinical interest in personality disorders, childhood sexual abuse, trauma bonding and the effects of dysfunctional families.  Lori was also a special needs advocate volunteer at one time, educating families who could not afford lawyers or costly advice, but needed their voices heard to obtain services for their children.  She has always had a special place in her heart for children on the Autism Spectrum and the family struggles that accompany children with disabilities.
Lori has a strong interest in assertiveness training and is very motivated to work with those who have struggles with speaking up for themselves, codependency, confidence and boundary setting. She continues to support clients who have been victimized by narcissistic abuse and trauma, and those in the process of tumultuous separation and divorce.
In addition to a private mental health practice of her own, Ms. Bonsignore is currently working in the field of criminal justice.