Loretta Samenga, LCSW
- Depression and anxiety support
- Addictions and recovery assistance
- Personalized coping strategies
About Loretta Samenga
Loretta creates a supportive space where individuals can safely examine difficult emotions, process past experiences, and build skills for healthier relationships and daily functioning. She is experienced working with mood disorders, addictions, and the complex dynamics that arise during life transitions, relationship conflicts, and personal growth efforts. Her work is grounded in evidence-based approaches and tailored to each person’s needs and goals.
Focused on empowering clients rather than prescribing one-size-fits-all solutions, Loretta partners with people to strengthen resilience, clarify values, and develop communication and emotion-regulation tools. Her approach is guided by empathy, respect, and a commitment to helping clients move toward greater self-understanding and meaningful connections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Loretta Samenga have?
Loretta Samenga has 6 years of professional experience providing mental health support.
Is Loretta Samenga a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are NY LCSW 097639.
In which languages does Loretta Samenga provide therapy?
Loretta Samenga provides therapy in English.
Where is Loretta Samenga located?
She is located in New York.
How can I work with Loretta Samenga as my therapist?
Prospective clients can work with Loretta Samenga through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Loretta Samenga work with international clients?
Loretta Samenga does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Loretta Samenga cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Loretta. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Loretta Samenga integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person’s unique experience and creating a collaborative, nonjudgmental space to explore feelings and goals. CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. DBT offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for mood instability, self-harm risk, and intense relationship difficulties.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Loretta works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, preferences, and goals. She adapts techniques as therapy unfolds so the plan stays aligned with progress and changing priorities.
Online therapy with Loretta is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, manage ongoing treatment alongside other responsibilities, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.