About Loretta
Loretta Battistoni is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York. She focuses on helping people facing addiction, grief, anxiety, stress, and depression. She also supports those dealing with career strain, intimacy concerns, and family-related stress.
Sessions are offered in English and are available through online formats. Loretta spent several years working in hospital settings where she supported people with chronic health conditions and substance misuse. She draws on that experience when helping clients manage complex medical, emotional, and practical concerns.
How Loretta works
Her work often addresses caregiver strain, chronic pain and illness, and problems that overlap physical and mental health. Her approach starts from the belief that each person knows their own story best. She uses a strengths-based lens to identify what is already working and build practical steps forward.
In sessions she listens, asks clear questions, and helps clients set small, achievable goals that fit daily life. Loretta aims to create a warm, respectful space where people can talk about hard things. She helps with coping skills for life changes, building self-esteem, and working through trauma and loss.
She also supports people facing HIV/AIDS or pregnancy and childbirth related stress. Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.
What Loretta works with
The areas below are the ones Loretta selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Cancer
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- HIV / AIDS
- Intimacy-related issues
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
How evidence-based techniques work online
Many clients find brief, focused strategies helpful for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. One evidence-based approach involves building skills for managing strong emotions and everyday stressors through structured exercises and practice; this helps when symptoms feel overwhelming and you need concrete tools to cope. Another common technique focuses on addressing substance misuse and addictive patterns by identifying triggers, developing alternative responses, and planning for setbacks; this approach supports people working on recovery and relapse prevention.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to the client's goals, try different approaches, and adjust the plan together so it fits needs and preferences. Clients and the therapist check progress and refine techniques over time to find what works best.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let therapists and clients work face-to-face when conversation and visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging can fit into busy days, provide written reflections, and allow timely support between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into daily life.
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