Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Loretta Battistoni, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - Addictions and Grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 090303
- NPI
- 1770039430
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Loretta supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
- Caregiver stress
About Loretta
Loretta Battistoni is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with over five years of practice experience. She works with people facing addiction, grief, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and stress. She also supports those dealing with trauma, intimacy-related concerns, career shifts, and family-related challenges.
In hospital settings she worked with people living with chronic health conditions and substance misuse. That experience informs how she approaches worries connected to chronic illness, caregiver stress, and co-morbid health and mental health challenges. Sessions focus on practical steps and steady progress rather than jargon or abstract talk.
Her approach centers on a strengths-based outlook. She treats the person as the expert on their own life and helps them apply existing strengths to solve current problems. Conversations aim to identify what is already working and build from there.
In practice she helps people break down big problems into manageable steps. Work might include setting small goals, practicing coping skills, and reviewing what gets in the way of change. She pays attention to how health, work, and relationships affect mood and behavior.
For those coping with substance use, chronic pain, cancer, pregnancy, or HIV/AIDS, she draws on hospital experience to connect medical and emotional needs. People who want clear, practical support for life changes and stress may find her approach helpful.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear actions and measurable steps. For example, behavioral strategies involve identifying small habits to change and building new routines to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or support recovery from substance use. These strategies help people create manageable daily practices that support longer term goals.Cognitive approaches look at how thoughts influence emotions and behavior. Sessions include noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and testing different ways of thinking to reduce stress, improve motivation, and increase confidence. This can be useful for depression, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, needs, and preferences and suggest methods that fit the situation. Clients collaborate on which techniques to try and adjust them based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example allowing shorter check-ins around a work break or avoiding travel time. It can also reduce the need to arrange childcare or take extra time off, which helps maintain consistency with the therapeutic plan.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, intimacy issues, career and family-related concerns, and related health challenges.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a strengths-based orientation that treats the client as the expert on their life and focuses on practical steps and coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has over five years of professional work experience, including social work in hospital settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what's the cost approach?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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