- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Relationship issues
About Loretta
Loretta Cioffi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 39 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, depression, and major life changes. Loretta uses clear, direct conversation to identify the most pressing problems and practical steps forward.
Her approach focuses on respectful, sensitive interaction. Sessions concentrate on what is happening now and on small changes that can reduce distress. She adapts discussions and plans to fit each person's situation rather than following a fixed script.
Loretta has long experience supporting people through loss and transitions. She helps with relationship patterns, communication problems, commitment and control issues, and concerns linked to abandonment or attachment. She also addresses topics such as caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, body image, and challenges tied to adoption or blended families.
Clients can expect focused conversation about immediate problems and coping strategies that can be practiced between sessions. Loretta pays attention to how past events affect current relationships and daily routines, and she works with clients to test small behavior changes that may reduce anxiety or improve mood.
Based in New York, Loretta conducts work in English and draws on decades of clinical practice to shape each session. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment to see how the fit feels.
Approaches explained and how online work fits
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful patterns in thought and behavior. One common approach helps people identify anxiety-triggering thoughts and then test different, less distressing ways of thinking. This can reduce intense reactions in social situations and everyday life.Another useful method looks at behavior - the actions someone takes when worried or upset. It encourages small experiments, like trying a new way to start a conversation or practicing brief exposures to feared situations, to build confidence over time. These steps are practical and aimed at reducing avoidance and improving daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Loretta will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can change as progress is observed and new priorities emerge.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and make it easier to have a shorter check-in when needed. Many people find remote sessions easier to schedule around work or caregiving responsibilities, and therapists can suggest practical ways to use session time most effectively.
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Primary focus
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Experience
39+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like abandonment and caregiver stress.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses direct conversation to identify immediate problems and practical steps. Sessions focus on clear coping strategies and small behavior changes to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 39 years of professional work experience in clinical practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.