- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Emotion regulation
About Loretta
Loretta Samenga is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with six years of experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and depression. She speaks English and works with adults who want practical help with emotional and behavioral struggles.
She uses clear, focused conversations to help people understand what keeps a problem going. Sessions often involve looking at thoughts and behaviors, practicing new coping skills, and building routines that reduce overwhelm. Loretta draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking patterns and on mindfulness exercises to strengthen present-moment awareness.
She also uses client-centered methods to listen closely and adjust the pace to what each person needs. When needed, dialectical behavior ideas are added to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills. This mix is aimed at concrete tools people can use between sessions.
Loretta pays attention to how life events such as abandonment, adoption and foster care histories, caregiving strain, chronic illness, or relationship problems affect mood and behavior. She guides people through practical steps for communication, boundaries, and managing triggers that come from those histories.
Sessions are focused and goal-oriented, with regular check-ins on progress. People are invited to try techniques in daily life and bring back what worked and what didn’t. To begin, she asks people to complete an intake step and schedule a first session using the site options provided.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist follows the client’s lead and helps clarify goals so sessions feel relevant to everyday problems.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep distress going. In online sessions, CBT is used to teach practical skills for changing thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes between meetings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies concrete tools for managing strong emotions and tolerating distress. Online work can include skills practice and short coaching on coping strategies when emotions spike.
Figuring out the right mix of approaches is part of the first few sessions. The therapist and client will talk about goals, try methods, and adjust what they do together based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use mindfulness or homework between meetings. The focus is on approaches and skills that fit daily life and the client’s real concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she handle?
Loretta works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, bipolar mood issues, and depression. She also addresses related topics like relationship conflict, caregiver stress, and chronic illness impact.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach combines client-centered listening with practical skills work. Sessions often include cognitive behavioral exercises, mindfulness, and emotion regulation techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience as an LCSW working with adults on mood and behavior concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Please use the site flow to check available formats.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the booking steps.