Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Loretta Samenga, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - mood and stress
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 097639
- NPI
- 1548841075
- Experience
- 6 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- CBT and DBT methods
About Loretta
Loretta Samenga is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with six years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also addresses concerns like abandonment, attachment, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and substance use.
Loretta uses grounded, practical methods in sessions. She listens to current problems and helps clients break them into manageable steps. Conversations often include exploring thoughts and behaviors, practicing skills to reduce distress, and planning small changes to daily routines.
Her practice draws on client-centered work to keep sessions focused on what matters to each person. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and DBT strategies for managing strong emotions. Mindfulness techniques and emotionally-focused ideas show up when attention to feelings and relationships is useful.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Clients can expect concrete tools for stress and mood management alongside time to talk about how past experiences affect today. Loretta pays attention to practical life demands like work, caregiving, health, and finances when planning next steps.
Her background as an LCSW in New York guides a focus on social and environmental factors as well as individual coping. People looking for clear, applicable strategies for anxiety, depression, addiction, or relationship-related distress may find this approach useful.
BHow sessions work
How Loretta’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's own goals and perspectives. It means sessions prioritize what the person wants to address and adjusts pace accordingly. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors together. It involves identifying patterns, trying small behavior changes, and practicing new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping under stress.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will review your concerns, try a few techniques, and check what helps. That process makes it easier to pick methods that fit your goals and daily life.
Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. They also let people choose shorter check-ins when time is limited, avoid travel time, or focus on skills practice without needing to be on camera. Licensed professionals will discuss which format and pacing suit practical constraints and therapeutic aims.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and depression. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and focused on real-life problems. Sessions use listening, skills practice, and step-by-step planning to address mood and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, stress, and addiction-related concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and holds a New York LCSW credential. Her practice is listed in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the sign-up steps.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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