Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Loretta Young-Wright, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - anxiety and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.003625
- NPI
- 1598929614
- Experience
- 35 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
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 management
- Anxiety strategies
- Trauma-informed care
About Loretta
Loretta Young-Wright is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 35 years of practice experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, and low self-esteem. Her background includes child welfare and educational settings, which shaped how she applies practical skills in everyday life.
She uses a collaborative, strengths-based, trauma-informed style. Sessions focus on building skills people can use between appointments. Concrete tools might include noticing thought patterns, learning stress-reduction techniques, and trying small behavioral changes.
Loretta draws from evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, and solution-focused work. Those approaches are used to address anxious thinking, traumatic memories, and goal-focused problem solving. She explains options in plain terms so clients can choose what feels most useful.
Her practice emphasizes cultural responsiveness and respectful communication. In the room she listens for what works in a person’s daily life and adjusts recommendations to fit school, work, and family pressures. The aim is practical coping, clearer self-understanding, and steadier day-to-day functioning.
People often leave sessions with specific steps to try between meetings. Loretta supports taking those steps at a pace that fits each person’s schedule and circumstances. She offers services through online work and asks prospective clients to confirm current session options before booking.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based work adapts to online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. Online sessions use short exercises and worksheets to spot thinking patterns and try different behaviors between meetings. Mindfulness-based techniques teach attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and ground people in the moment. These are easy to practice during and after an online meeting. Solution-focused work narrows attention to immediate goals and small changes that move a person forward quickly.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk about options, try techniques, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and therapist set goals together and pick methods that fit the person’s day-to-day life and preferences.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since current session options are listed on the scheduling page. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, and household responsibilities. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills in the settings where challenges happen. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises so they work well over distance and help clients keep steady progress while managing daily demands.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and self-esteem issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, focusing on practical skills and clear steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of experience working in settings such as child welfare and education.
Is she credentialed and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers