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Loretta Samenga

Loretta Samenga, LCSW

Therapist in New York

Supportive LCSW guiding steady emotional growth

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  • Warm practical approach
  • Evidence informed methods
  • Focus on coping skills

About Loretta

Loretta Samenga is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, low self-esteem, and addictions. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier and more in control. Her manner is warm and straightforward, and she aims to make therapy understandable and useful for everyday life.

In sessions she creates space for clients to talk through painful feelings and past hurts without judgment. She uses proven tools to build coping skills and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Conversations often include work on communication, handling strong emotions, and managing setbacks in a way that fits the person’s routine.

Loretta blends several evidence-informed approaches to match the needs of each person. She uses client-centered techniques to follow what the person finds most important. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and shift thought patterns that worsen mood and anxiety.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness Therapy provide tools for tolerating distress and staying present during hard moments. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) informs work on connection and improving how people express needs. These approaches are chosen to fit the concern at hand, whether it is mood, relationships, or substance issues.

With six years of clinical experience, Loretta aims to help people build lasting skills. She encourages steady, realistic progress and helps clients set manageable goals. Prospective clients who want to try therapy are invited to start with a short matching process before scheduling.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following what matters most to the person. In practice this means the therapist listens closely and helps shape sessions around the client’s priorities, making it easier to address issues like stress and self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and behaviors that keep anxiety or depression active, using practical exercises and homework to build new patterns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds concrete tools for handling intense emotions and improving emotional regulation. These skills can help with impulses, addiction-related urges, and situations that feel overwhelming. Together these approaches give a mix of listening, skill teaching, and small practice steps tailored to what the client needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That might mean starting with one approach and adding others as skills grow.

The original biography does not list which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into busy schedules, cut down travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Sessions can be adapted to shorter check-ins or longer work sessions to meet day-to-day needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Loretta help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, low self-esteem, and addictions. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiving stress, body image, and relationship communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The style is warm, direct, and practical. Sessions focus on clear skills, understandable explanations, and goals that fit everyday life.

What background and experience does she have?

She holds six years of clinical experience working with mood, substance, and interpersonal concerns. That experience shapes her straightforward, skill-based approach.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York. Her practice is based in New York.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on those factors.

How do I begin working together?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process helps match needs and timing before the first session.

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