Loretta Abbott, LCSW
About me
As a licensed therapist in Montana, I bring nearly two decades of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on creating affirming, supportive spaces for clients navigating social anxiety, trauma recovery, and life transitions.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ communities, veterans, and older adults, offering trauma-informed care that honors each person's unique journey. My approach integrates evidence-based practices to help clients develop resilience, process challenging experiences, and cultivate meaningful personal growth.
With expertise in addressing stress, anxiety, addiction, and trauma, I'm committed to walking alongside my clients with empathy, respect, and genuine understanding. My goal is to empower individuals to discover their inner strengths and create positive, sustainable change.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Dissociation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems
License information
CA LCSW 71257
MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-64807
Reviews
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Awesome
Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Loretta for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
Loretta is courteous and friendly. She listens and asks pertinent questions, and keeps the session efficient and focused. She has suggested various resources that have been helpful and interesting. She has always made me feel that my concerns are valid, and offers support in a positive way. We set goals, and use exercises and assignments for me to work on skills and approaches. I look forward to our meetings!
Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Loretta for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management
Loretta has been a wonderful therapist to me. They are so understanding and kind and she takes the extra steps to connect with me and help me process and understand my emotions and my mental space.
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Loretta for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She's the best therapist I've ever had!
Written on Jan 27, 2024 after therapy with Loretta for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd