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- Addictions
- Grief and loss
- Strengths based
About Loretta
Loretta Battistoni is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with five years of professional experience. She focuses on addiction, grief, self-esteem, stress and anxiety, and life changes. Her practice also addresses trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, career and workplace issues, and depression.
She has worked in hospital settings with people living with chronic health conditions and with those experiencing substance misuse. Loretta uses a strengths-based approach and treats the person as the expert in their story. In sessions she helps clients identify existing strengths and practical steps to manage difficult emotions and situations.
Sessions typically include straightforward conversations about current problems, setting small goals, and practicing skills to cope with stress, grief, or urges related to addiction. She also supports people navigating caregiver strain, chronic pain or illness, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and health-related challenges like HIV/AIDS and cancer.
Loretta aims to make beginning therapy less daunting by explaining the process and offering concrete options for change. She encourages people to be active collaborators in deciding what to work on and which strategies to use. The focus is on usable tools and steady progress rather than labels or complex theory.
She practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details so they match your needs.
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How evidence-based techniques are used in remote sessions
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and coping strategies. For example, brief behavioral approaches emphasize small, achievable changes in daily routines to reduce anxiety and manage depression. These methods help people practice new behaviors and measure progress over time.Motivational strategies are used to address substance misuse and readiness for change. These approaches involve exploring personal goals, resolving ambivalence about change, and building momentum for healthier choices. They are helpful for people dealing with addiction, caregiver stress, and chronic illness-related challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. This is a joint process that can be adjusted as progress is made.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also allow sessions to happen from different locations when schedules or health issues make in-person visits difficult.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with people facing addictions, grief, self-esteem problems, stress, anxiety, and life changes. Her practice also covers trauma, intimacy-related issues, career concerns, and depression.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a strengths-based approach that treats the client as the expert in their story. Sessions focus on practical steps, goal setting, and building coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience, including social work in hospital settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.