Loretta Samenga, LCSW

New York · 6 years in practice

Loretta Samenga is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, and low self-esteem.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 097639 · expires April 2027
NPI: 1548841075 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Loretta

Loretta Samenga is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, and low self-esteem. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Sessions are calm and straightforward, aimed at reducing overwhelm and building clearer coping tools.

Loretta uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how emotions shape reactions.

Background and approach

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense feelings. Her style is warm and client-centered. That means sessions follow the person's pace and priorities, with real talk about everyday problems.

She emphasizes small, doable changes that add up over time. With six years of clinical experience, Loretta has worked with people facing many kinds of stressors, including relationship strain, addiction, caregiving pressure, chronic illness, and life transitions. She pays attention to how past experiences like abandonment or adoption can affect present behavior.

Sessions are offered in English and take place online through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Loretta explains options clearly so people can pick what fits their routine. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Loretta lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Visually impaired
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Loretta names

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Online support

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and understanding strong emotions and how they affect behavior. In sessions, this can help people notice patterns and work through feelings that fuel anxiety, depression, or relationship stress.

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's experience at the center. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps the person find their own solutions. This approach can make online sessions feel collaborative and responsive to immediate concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Short exercises and thought records are easy to use during video or text sessions and can lead to quick practical changes.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Loretta will discuss different methods with each person and adapt techniques based on needs, goals, and preferences. Together they decide what to try first and adjust as progress is made.

Online formats offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls support deeper conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows quicker check-ins, and text messaging can fit brief updates or reflections between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or medical schedules while keeping treatment consistent and focused.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, and self-esteem struggles, plus related issues like communication problems and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is warm and client-centered, focusing on the person's goals and pacing. Sessions are practical and focused on everyday changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an LCSW license in New York and practices from that location.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

How are sessions conducted online?

Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How does the payment system work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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