- Life purpose questions
- Mood and anxiety
- Addiction and recovery
About L
L M (Loretta) Hartley-Bangs is a South Carolina licensed independent social worker with clinical practice (LISW-CP) and 36 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, addiction, and life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, codependency, family of origin problems, women's issues, and young adult concerns.
Hartley-Bangs uses practical conversation and proven therapeutic methods to help people sort out what matters next. Sessions look at patterns in relationships and behavior, and at the small steps that can reduce overwhelm. She draws on Client-Centered methods to listen and reflect, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and actions, and Motivational Interviewing to support change when readiness is mixed.
Her work often addresses family communication problems, substance and alcohol concerns, and post-traumatic stress reactions. She helps people develop coping strategies for mood disorders and social anxiety, and she supports those questioning their life purpose after a big change.
Hartley-Bangs aims for clear, practical planning rather than vague reassurance. She helps people set short-term goals, test new ways of handling stress, and notice what does and does not work. Meetings are focused on the next steps a person can try between sessions.
Her practice is based in South Carolina and she offers services in English. People interested in starting can follow the site flow to view online therapy options, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflection, and building a working relationship; it helps when someone needs time to clarify values and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions to identify small, testable behavior changes that reduce anxiety and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for mood instability and relationship stress.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Adjustments are made if a strategy does not feel helpful, and planning focuses on concrete steps the person can try between sessions.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-in meetings when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also mean using tools like thought records or skill worksheets together during a session to practice new ways of coping.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, aging issues, codependency, family of origin problems, and life purpose questions.
How would she approach someone who feels stuck or directionless?
Her style uses clear conversation and practical planning. She helps identify unhelpful patterns, set short-term goals, and try small steps between sessions to see what helps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 36 years of experience working with adults on mood, trauma, addiction, and life transition issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed as LISW-CP, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice in South Carolina. Her practice is located in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The therapist's original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and the subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the site's process.
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