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Welcome to Better Help, my name is Loretta Brown. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a wealth of experience in mental health treatment. I obtained my MSW in 1992 from Hunter College School of Social Work. Upon completing graduate School, I began my career working in mental health providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, family and adults.
My 25 years of experience goes over and beyond the work I’ve done in mental health clinics, psychiatric hospitals, child welfare agencies, home health and hospice care. Today I have my own private practice providing behavioral health services, working with youth, adults and families. I specialize in providing evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral treatment, solution focus therapy, emotion-focus therapy and mindfulness therapies. I have a relaxed and liberal approach, allowing you to be expressive in your needs, aiding you to bring clarity to your current life situation.
My goal is to help you re-imagine your life, by letting go of thoughts and behaviors that undermine you. I strive to allow a renewed and fulfilled you to emerge. My extensive skills and experience in therapeutic approaches have brought forth a vast amount of client success. I look forward to working with you and observing the change that will bring hope and resilience.
Professional experience
26yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Mood disorders, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Loretta Brown. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Loretta has been so wonderful. I was so nervous about taking on the task to find a therapist, and I feel like I got so lucky to be matched with her. I feel like I’m just talking to a family member, she makes me feel so comfortable and at ease - no judgment!
Written on Jun 04, 2024 after therapy with Loretta for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have an amazing therapist that can relate to me and make me feel heard
Written on May 31, 2024 after therapy with Loretta for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and coaching
This is my third time, checking in and Loretta has been my go to for assistance for the last 4 years,
Written on May 10, 2024 after therapy with Loretta for 3 years and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Loretta Brown understands me and sees me when I am in a session with her. I have many strategies to help myself.
Written on Sep 19, 2023 after therapy with Loretta for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Loretta listens carefully and supports me, but she also challenges me. She helps me create and focus on goals for myself.
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Loretta for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Loretta is a competent, attentive, and very helpful therapist. Whenever we have a session (which I should make a point to schedule more often), but whenever we do talk, she’s extremely helpful.
Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with Loretta for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Highly recommend! Thoughtful, patient, honest, and respectful therapist. Weekly sessions for about a year and I have literally turned my life around, tackling several interrelated issues over the course of treatment. Grateful!
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Loretta for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
So thankful for Loretta and all she has done for me so far in therapy!
Written on Nov 04, 2022 after therapy with Loretta for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Absolutely phenomenal, she has changed my life for the better!
Written on Oct 28, 2022 after therapy with Loretta for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Loretta has helped me on my journey of healing…words truly can’t express how grateful I am to her. Loretta is empathetic, caring, and very professional. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Loretta for 1 year on issues concerning family conflicts, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I just am really getting started with Loretta but so far so good. I like that she will keep it real with you. Listen to you. ask you questions that make you really have to be honest with yourself if your ready for change. I like sessions so far she gives you worksheets to respond to that gives you a little more clarity too. She’s great!
Written on Sep 08, 2022 after therapy with Loretta for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is very good to work with
Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Loretta for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and career difficulties
Loretta educates as well as listen. She is amazing and on point!
Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with Loretta for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
She’s like the cool aunt that you can tell anything to. Talking to her feels like you’re just venting and/or gossiping but then she gives you great advice, boosts you up with affirmations, and gives you realistic goals that aren’t overwhelming
Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Loretta for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching,
Loretta has been the biggest gift to me and my family. She has helped me work through many different negative cycles that I have enabled in my relationships. Loretta set the framework to allow me to see my areas of growth and shared strategies to achieve it. I am so thankful for her leadership and wisdom!
Written on Oct 19, 2021 after therapy with Loretta for 4 months on issues concerning family conflicts, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I have only had two sessions with Loretta so far, but she has been really great and I look forward to continuing to work with her. She has made transitioning back into therapy easy and on my terms. She has already pushed me to do better and feel better in my every day life.
Written on Apr 28, 2021 after therapy with Loretta for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
She’s awesome! I would definitely want to talk with Loretta again!
Written on Apr 28, 2021 after therapy with Loretta for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have been working with Loretta for a few weeks now. Her personality is bubbly and inviting. She is a straight shooter but in a respectful way. I really enjoy speaking with her and I am looking forward to our sessions for many weeks to come. Highly recommend!
Written on Jan 26, 2021 after therapy with Loretta for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Loretta is a very knowledgable therapist. She has a lot of experience and is able to relate to me and my experiences. She has helped me think about problems from other's perspectives; helped bring out my self confidence; and has made me a better partner. I am glad to have Loretta by my side during this pandemic!
Written on Jan 11, 2021 after therapy with Loretta for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I started seeing Loretta in May. I was at a point of not knowing what to do to choose to live a life I wanted. A life that I loved and wanted to live. Through working with Loretta for 5 months my life has improved to the point that I want to continue to heal the things that block me from true happiness. I have worked hard for it and love that i am challenged and find clearer ways to understand what I feel and how I react. The view through emotions is different. I'm allowed to be myself and feel so embraced and empowered through my journey with my counselor. She is truly the counselor I prayed for. I thank her for her dedication to me. It's true, we inspire each other and that is exactly what I needed. Someone that listens to me and my own opinion of things and then offers me challenges for me to see myself though the right (my)lense, not through others. She is such an asset to my self healing journey. I certainly am blessed by having her on my team and cheering for me. I have such gratitude in my heart.
Written on Oct 23, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
She is really great. I enjoy our sessions and glad she’s able to communicate with me!
Written on Sep 23, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Ms Loretta has been phenomenal, I wish I didn’t have to change counselors when I move. She has a very welcoming tone but doesn’t pull any punches when offering solutions and addressing the things she observes.
Written on Aug 11, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
I really like Miss Loretta. We have a really good dynamic and she's really helpful when it comes to my bipolar disorder. She's helping me cope with that as well as the end of my marriage. She's wonderful and I would recommend her in a heartbeat!
Written on Aug 04, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Loretta is very understanding and extraordinarily helpful. She listens, validates, and asks the important questions that nobody else does. She gives sound, effective advice. I’m extremely grateful for her metaphors, examples, and expertise.
Written on Jul 29, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
You are a gift to the world! Thank you!!
Written on Jun 05, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I am glad to have found someone who can understand my background.
Written on May 29, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
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