I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 5 years of professional work experience. As a social worker in hospital settings, I have experience working with clients living with chronic health conditions, including substance misuse. I have helped clients coping with addictions, grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, confidence issues, and managing life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I hope to create a warm, safe environment for you to share your story with me. I believe in a strengths based approach to therapy. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, HIV / AIDS, Pregnancy and childbirth, Workplace issues
NY LCSW 090303
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Loretta provided me with a safe space that I felt comfortable being open. She was able to talk through all of mine problems and provide support and guidance that really helped me grow individually.
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Loretta for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
So relieved and happy to have found Loretta! She is passionate and truly an amazing listener. Asks the right questions and provides helpful responses each and every time we speak. I always leave our conversations feeling hopeful.
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Loretta for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She is very communicative, understanding and helps me get to the root of my problems
Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Loretta for 3 months
Loretta is extremely qualified for the position. She is articulate, thoughtful, and kind in the most professional way possible. It is clear that she takes pride in what she does. I have never felt so comfortable opening up to a complete stranger. I know that’s the whole point of therapy but, Loretta makes sense of the madness that is my inner thought process. I have quite a nasty habit of making my problems not important. She has gone out of her way to make me feel important for things I never thought I would. Loretta is a wonderful therapist. I couldn’t recommend her enough.
Written on Sep 22, 2022 after therapy with Loretta for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties