- Compassionate support
- Skill-focused work
- Adoption-aware
About Loretta
Loretta Samenga is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people manage depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, and low self-esteem. She works with adults who are dealing with mood challenges, bipolar symptoms, and relationship stress. Her approach is straightforward and compassionate, focused on practical steps that make daily life easier.
She builds a calm, respectful space where clients can talk through painful feelings and past hurts. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and on learning tools to respond differently. She uses evidence-based methods to teach coping skills and to reduce unhelpful patterns.
Loretta draws from client-centered therapy to keep the work grounded in each person’s priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thoughts that fuel distress, and dialectical behavior strategies to manage intense emotions. Mindfulness practices and emotionally-focused ideas are woven in when they fit a client’s needs.
Many people seek her help for issues tied to attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and substance use. She pays attention to how life transitions and relationship difficulties show up in day-to-day routines and moods.
With six years of clinical experience as an LCSW, Loretta focuses on clear, usable steps rather than jargon. She aims to help people build stronger coping strategies, better communication habits, and a greater sense of control over their lives.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Client-centered therapy keeps the focus on the person’s priorities and goals. It involves open listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and shaping sessions around their choices. This approach helps when someone needs a safe place to sort out feelings or decide next steps.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions teach practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it gives clear, repeatable tools.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers skills for handling strong emotions and improving communication. It includes techniques for distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and building more stable relationships. These skills can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when patterns repeat.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and day-to-day needs. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or scheduling without travel time. It can also allow consistent weekly work when people live far from a therapist, while still keeping focus on practicing skills between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Loretta address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem struggles, bipolar symptoms, and depression. Additional areas include attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and relationship problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and practical. Sessions focus on listening, teaching coping skills, and making small changes that improve daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working as a licensed clinician in New York. That experience informs her work with mood and relationship-related concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds an LCSW and practices in New York. Those are the credential and location details listed for her.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.