- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Relationship concerns
About Loretta
Loretta Cioffi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with 39 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, depression, and major life changes. Sessions are described as respectful and sensitive, and she adapts conversation and planning to each person.
Her approach focuses on practical conversation and strategies. She helps people talk through what is happening now and what matters next. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating, then suggests small changes to daily routines and ways of relating that can ease distress.
Loretta pays attention to how losses and life transitions affect daily functioning. She supports people managing grief, illness, caregiving strain, or changes such as adoption and blended family concerns. She also works with issues like body image, codependency, attachment worries, and control struggles.
Across nearly four decades of work, Loretta has seen a wide range of situations and responses. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical experience to shape sessions. Conversations may include coping skills, clearer communication practice, and steps to reduce anxiety and low mood.
People who come to her often want straightforward help deciding what to try next. She encourages honest talk about goals and adjusts the plan as needs shift. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to help people manage distress and make decisions about next steps. One common approach she relies on is skill-based work for anxiety and depression. This involves learning and practicing specific coping strategies for stress, sleep, and mood so daily life feels more manageable.Another approach focuses on communication and relationship skills. Sessions can include role-play or structured conversations to practice clearer boundary-setting and expressing needs. That work helps with commitment worries, codependency, and ongoing communication problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then adjusts methods over time. The plan is revisited as progress and priorities change.
Confirm the online session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use audio-only sessions if they prefer to avoid video, or schedule sessions at times that better match work and caregiving demands. Licensed professionals can adapt the structure to what helps a client keep therapy consistent and useful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
39+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to feeling stuck?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include adoption and foster care topics, attachment issues, and caregiver stress.
How would she approach feeling directionless after a big change?
She uses practical conversation and evidence-based techniques to identify patterns and suggest small, manageable steps. The focus is on real-life adjustments and clearer communication to help move forward.
What is her background and experience?
She has 39 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns, including chronic illness, grief, and relationship difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for those in line with her licensing in New York.
How are fees handled and what about billing?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up flow.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.