- Stress and anxiety
- Mood and addiction
- Skill building
About Loretta
Loretta Samenga, LCSW, helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, bipolar symptoms, and struggles with self-esteem. She works with those coping with life changes, grief, relationship friction, and the emotional fallout from separation or loss. Her tone is calm and practical, focused on steps clients can take right away.
In sessions she listens first and then builds a plan together. She uses clear tools to reduce overwhelming feelings and to improve daily coping. Conversations aim to make problems feel more understandable and more manageable over time.
Loretta draws on approaches like client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, and mindfulness. That mix helps with mood shifts, addictive patterns, communication problems, and rebuilding trust with oneself. She emphasizes learning small skills that have a real impact on everyday life.
Her work also addresses specific concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment, caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image, codependency, and substance use. Sessions include practical problem solving, emotion regulation practice, and clearer ways of relating to others.
With six years of clinical experience in New York, Loretta brings steady support and straightforward guidance. She aims to help people gain tools, feel more in control of their choices, and move toward a more balanced daily routine.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building the session around what the person needs most. It helps when someone wants an accepting space to talk through hard feelings and find their own solutions.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact. It teaches concrete exercises and experiments to change unhelpful patterns, useful for anxiety, low mood, and addictive urges.
Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation skills, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can help when strong emotions lead to impulsive actions or relationship conflict.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Loretta will talk with each person about goals and try methods that fit their situation. She adapts tools as progress is made so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they can be scheduled around work, reduce travel time, and allow for focused check-ins between other responsibilities. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and pacing to match what someone needs on a given week.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, and self-esteem concerns, plus related issues like communication problems and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and practical. She listens closely, then works with clients to try specific skills and strategies they can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, behavioral, and relational concerns in New York.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.