- Depression and anxiety
- Addiction and coping
- Family of origin issues
About L
L M (Loretta) Hartley-Bangs is a LISW-CP - Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practitioner in South Carolina with 36 years of experience. She focuses on concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Loretta also works with people who face caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, communication problems, and challenges tied to family of origin.
Her sessions start with listening to what matters most to the person. She uses clear, practical conversation to identify current patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating. That may include learning skills to manage mood, addressing substance use patterns, or talking through triggers from past trauma.
Loretta blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered methods and cognitive-behavioral strategies. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills and motivational interviewing when they fit the work. The focus is on understanding emotions and improving how people connect to themselves and others.
In practical terms, she helps people sort out communication problems and codependency, and she supports those dealing with life transitions like caregiving or aging. Sessions often include skill-building for stress and anxiety management alongside exploration of family patterns that affect daily life.
Her long experience shapes a straightforward approach. People meet to name what’s hard, try approaches that address those problems, and review what helps. To begin, clients follow the site steps to match and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on identifying and naming emotions that shape relationships and behavior. It helps people understand patterns in how they respond to stress and connection. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes honest listening and the client's perspective, giving space for personal goals to guide the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and small behavior shifts that reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods feel most useful, adjusting techniques to fit goals and preferences. This conversation continues as progress is reviewed and new needs arise.
Confirm the available session formats before you book since the biography does not list specific online delivery methods. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Many people find remote work helps them maintain consistency while practicing skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt the approaches above to work in remote sessions, focusing on emotionally focused exploration, strengthening self-directed coping, and practicing cognitive and behavior strategies in day-to-day life.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, aging issues, codependency, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a blend of Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered work, and cognitive behavioral techniques. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and motivational interviewing are added when they fit the client's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 36 years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, trauma, and addiction concerns.
What credential and region apply to her practice?
She holds the LISW-CP credential and practices in South Carolina as a licensed independent social worker - clinical practitioner.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats on file.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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