Loretta Samenga , LCSW

Loretta Samenga is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, and self-esteem struggles. She focuses on clear, practical steps that make daily life feel more manageable. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at helping people feel heard and make steady progress.

She uses a person-centered stance that lets each session follow what matters most to the client. This means conversations stay grounded in the client’s goals and immediate needs rather than fitting a one-size approach. Loretta also draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to map thoughts and behaviors and build small, testable changes.

Dialectical behavior techniques are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills are needed. Mindfulness practices are woven in to increase present-moment awareness and reduce overwhelm. Emotionally focused ideas guide work on attachment and communication when relationships affect mood and self-worth.

Sessions are practical and collaborative. Clients can expect skill-building, concrete homework when helpful, and space to talk through painful experiences. Loretta pays attention to past wounds such as abandonment or adoption-related issues and to ongoing stresses like caregiving or chronic illness.

Her broader focus includes body image, codependency, communication problems, and substance concerns. With six years of clinical experience, she aims to help people find steadier footing and clearer next steps for their lives.

Approaches that guide online work and what they do

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person’s experience and following their priorities in session. It helps people feel heard and decide what changes matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches simple exercises to test and shift unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete tools for managing intense emotions, improving coping, and tolerating distress when life feels overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs. If an approach isn’t working, adjustments are made together so you keep moving toward clearer goals and better daily functioning.

Online therapy here can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and skills practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing coaching, or times when writing feels most comfortable. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other daily demands.