- Practical coping skills
- Goal-focused sessions
- Collaborative approach
About Loretta
Loretta Samenga is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, and low self-esteem. She works with clients who struggle with codependency and related relationship concerns. Her style is caring and down-to-earth, aimed at helping people feel steadier day to day.
She keeps sessions focused on what matters most to each person. Loretta listens first, then helps clients set small, practical goals. She uses tools that teach coping skills, improve communication, and reduce overwhelming emotions. Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused rather than filled with jargon.
Loretta draws from several evidence-informed approaches. She uses client-centered methods to follow what the person needs, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and dialectical behavior ideas to manage intense emotions. Mindfulness practices are woven in to build calm and present-moment awareness.
Her practice also attends to issues like abandonment, attachment, caregiving stress, body image, chronic illness, and substance concerns. Loretta supports people working through life transitions, separation, and communication breakdowns. She helps clients explore past patterns and try new ways of relating in the present.
With six years of clinical experience in New York, Loretta holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She aims to make therapy practical, respectful, and collaborative. Prospective clients are encouraged to match on goals before scheduling so sessions can start with clear direction.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. In practice this means the therapist reflects what matters to the person and helps them set their own goals, which can be useful for building trust and clarity even when sessions are remote.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, a helpful fit for anxiety, depression, and codependency patterns that show up in daily life.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. These tools aim to reduce overwhelming emotions and improve communication in stressful situations.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made and new challenges arise.
For practical matters, confirm which session formats Loretta currently offers before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when time is limited, and reduce the need to travel. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well between visits and keep momentum toward agreed goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Loretta help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, low self-esteem, and codependency, along with related relationship and life-transition issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and practical. She listens first, then helps set small goals and teaches coping strategies people can use between sessions.
What is her experience in the field?
She has six years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns in New York.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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