- Person-centered care
- Skills-based tools
- Warm, steady support
About Loretta
Loretta Samenga is an LCSW who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addiction, and low self-esteem. She practices in New York and focuses on making space for hard feelings and steadying day-to-day coping.
Her style is warm and straightforward. Sessions are built around what matters most to the person in front of her. Loretta listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients set small, practical goals they can try between visits.
She uses a mix of approaches to match different needs. That can include cognitive behavioral techniques to notice unhelpful thinking, dialectical skills for managing intense emotion, and client-centered work that follows the client's pace. Mindfulness practices and emotionally focused ideas also appear when they fit the client's goals.
Loretta brings six years of clinical experience in community and outpatient settings. She has supported people through grief, major life changes, caregiving strain, long-term health issues, and relationship challenges. Her work often addresses how past attachments and life transitions affect current mood and behavior.
People who work with her can expect clear communication about goals and steady attention to coping strategies. She emphasizes practical steps that help reduce overwhelm and build healthier routines. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details.
Her style is warm and straightforward. Sessions are built around what matters most to the person in front of her. Loretta listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients set small, practical goals they can try between visits.
She uses a mix of approaches to match different needs. That can include cognitive behavioral techniques to notice unhelpful thinking, dialectical skills for managing intense emotion, and client-centered work that follows the client's pace. Mindfulness practices and emotionally focused ideas also appear when they fit the client's goals.
Loretta brings six years of clinical experience in community and outpatient settings. She has supported people through grief, major life changes, caregiving strain, long-term health issues, and relationship challenges. Her work often addresses how past attachments and life transitions affect current mood and behavior.
People who work with her can expect clear communication about goals and steady attention to coping strategies. She emphasizes practical steps that help reduce overwhelm and build healthier routines. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. Online sessions using this approach emphasize reflecting concerns, clarifying priorities, and supporting the client's own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical techniques to change them in daily life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative planning includes trying techniques in session and adjusting them based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes using skill practice between sessions more immediate, since tools can be reviewed and adjusted in real time with the therapist.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Loretta help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, and self-esteem difficulties, along with related issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, attachment challenges, and relationship conflict.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and practical. Sessions focus on listening, setting small goals, and teaching coping skills that can be used between visits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in clinical settings with people facing mood disorders, life transitions, and addiction-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.