- Social anxiety
- Cognitive behavioral
- Motivational interviewing
About L
L M (Loretta) Hartley-Bangs is a South Carolina LISW-CP with 36 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and life changes, including social anxiety and phobia.
Her approach is straightforward. She listens first, then helps people set small practical steps. Sessions often focus on clearer communication, managing strong feelings, and coping skills for daily life.
Loretta draws on several methods to guide sessions. She uses client-centered work to follow what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy supplies concrete skills for managing big emotions and improving relationships.
She also brings in motivational interviewing to support changes around substance use and other behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy informs work on relationships and family patterns. These are tools she uses to address issues such as codependency, family of origin struggles, caregiving stress, and mood disorders.
Sessions are practical and paced to each person's needs. Loretta helps clients weigh options, practice new skills, and build routines that fit day-to-day life. People who want clear steps for handling social situations or reducing anxiety may find this approach useful.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Loretta commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the person, which helps identify priorities for change. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors, teaching practical exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. DBT offers specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication in relationships.Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that match those priorities. Adjustments can be made over time based on what is working in sessions and in daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where they face social challenges, and keeps the focus on building practical steps for managing anxiety and improving communication.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and related issues such as social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style?
She uses a practical, listening-first approach that emphasizes skill building and clearer communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has 36 years of experience practicing as a clinician in South Carolina.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a SC LISW-CP based in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.