About

Loretta Samenga, LCSW, is a New York licensed clinician with six years of practice focused on helping people navigate complex emotional challenges. Her areas of specialty include stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. She approaches each referral as a distinct set of needs and tailors her work accordingly.

Loretta draws on a range of clinical approaches, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She also addresses issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging, attachment, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, commitment and communication difficulties, control concerns, divorce and separation, domestic violence, substance use, eating and food-related issues, feelings of emptiness, and family of origin topics.

Based in New York, Loretta offers sessions that can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Her practice emphasizes a personalized, collaborative process that seeks to match therapeutic tools to each person’s situation.
Location:
New York, United States
Years Experience:
6
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Paranoia, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Visually impaired, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: NY LCSW 097639
  • NPI Number: 1548841075
  • License: LCSW (New York)

Remote care with a client-centered focus



Loretta Samenga integrates client-centered principles with structured techniques to support people working through mood and behavioral concerns. In client-centered work she prioritizes the individual’s perspective and collaborates on goals, using that foundation to guide which strategies are introduced.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and to develop practical skills for change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes emotion regulation and interpersonal skills training for those who need concrete tools for managing intense feelings and relationships. Mindfulness-based practices are woven in to help increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactive responding.

These approaches are applied in collaboration with each person so that techniques match the individual’s preferences and goals. Loretta offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for remote engagement.

How much clinical experience does Loretta have?

She has six years of professional experience as a practicing clinician.

What are her qualifications and license details?

Loretta Samenga holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in New York: NY LCSW 097639.

Which languages does she work in?

The profile lists English as the language of service.

Where is she located?

She is based in New York.

What communication methods are available for sessions?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does she accept clients outside the United States?

The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her practice?

To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as directed.