- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Loretta
Loretta Samenga is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with six years of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. Sessions focus on understanding feelings and practical ways to cope day to day.
Loretta uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral methods. She encourages clear communication about what’s causing pain and looks for ways to change unhelpful patterns. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at small, manageable steps.
She also works with issues tied to attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging and caregiver strain, and chronic illness. Loretta addresses concerns such as body image, codependency, commitment and control issues, and problems with communication. She includes substance-related problems like drug and alcohol addiction in her work.
Mindfulness practices and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy are used when helpful to regulate intense emotions and reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing techniques may appear when people want to change habits tied to addiction or health behaviors. The emphasis is on what clients want to achieve and clear options to try.
Loretta practices in New York and conducts work in English. Sessions are arranged through an initial matching process and a short questionnaire, so prospective clients can schedule a first appointment that fits their circumstances.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps name and track the emotions that underlie repeating patterns. In brief, EFT looks at how feelings drive choices and aims to shift those patterns through focused conversations and felt experience. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s agenda and uses reflective listening to clarify what matters right now and what goals to try for.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT provides practical tools and small experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with mood, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. Together these approaches allow sessions to alternate between listening, skills coaching, and short behavioral tasks to practice between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Loretta will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to use based on their goals and preferences. That plan can change as issues shift or new priorities emerge.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use a mix of conversation, guided exercises, and homework to help apply what was discussed to everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related concerns such as attachment, abandonment, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered listening, and CBT strategies to identify patterns and try practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices in New York state.
What 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 sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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