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Welcome! I truly am happy you are reaching out. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our life challenges would communicate with a Global Pandemic and find a middle ground instead of yelling louder than the others to be heard?! Well, as we are still figuring that one out, I look forward to being here for you and helping you with concepts such as communicating effectively or changing your mindset since we cannot change the mindset of COVID-19! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana and have been working full time through telehealth platforms since Summer 2019. I have been providing counseling and social work services since 2006 in a variety of settings including residential, school-based, foster care, outpatient, and home-based. I have an extensive history working with individuals, families, couples, relationship, adults, and children.
I am a skilled, empathetic listener who can help you clarify concerns and problem-solve the issues that are keeping you from feeling whole. As a therapist I have been able to work with most mental health diagnoses, age ranges, addictions, abuse, medical complications within individual and family centered treatment models. Below you will see the areas I have the most experience in and if I ever feel as though your needs would be suited better with another professional, I will let you know. I strongly believe that the things you are challenged with are not only about you! Family, no matter who you call your family, has a significant impact on how you can cope with changes to your mental health.
Building rapport with you is my biggest priority. Most individuals I serve have told me they appreciate my level of self-disclosure and connection to what they are going through. I work extremely hard to meet each person where they are, and if my story is not important to your healing, then I let that go. My treatment approach changes based on what each individual needs. I use a variety of techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mind-fullness and Solution-Focused therapy.
To put my style plainly, I use “techniques” (deep breathing, radical acceptance, challenging thoughts) and help you recognize how to adapt them to your daily life so you can feel empowered and in control when life seems out of control. I would be honored to walk this path beside you when you are ready.
As COVID and isolation restrictions are still changing throughout the world, I know access to mental health services are almost more important than ever. I work extremely hard to offer you a schedule that works for you. I will be working T-W-R-Sa. My start times and end times vary between 9am-10pm EDT/EST, and my typical response times to unscheduled messages are between 24-72 hours. If you ever need a specific schedule due to your time zone or work needs, please know that I will make every effort to meet those for you.
About Loretta:
Loretta Graduated from Ball State University in 2008 with a bachelor’s in Family and Child Development and a minor in social work. Loretta went on to teach and develop parenting curriculum's as well as lesson plans for toddlers and preschoolers at the university child center. Loretta continued her family and child work into foster care settings. Loretta went on to receive her Master’s in Social Work from IUPUI in 2015 and began providing services to teens, children, and families in schools. Loretta's most recent role outside the home was as a therapist and team leader for adults, children, addictions, and Serious Mentally Ill (SMI) populations. Loretta is married with 2 children and a dog. Her family enjoys traveling, water sports like sailing and surfing, and in general being in the sun.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Loretta Smith. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I have worked with Loretta since January 2020 and I am so grateful for everything she helped me work through over the last three years. I highly recommend her as a therapist. She is kind, a great listener, and extremely patient.
Written on Jan 10, 2023 after therapy with Loretta for 3 years
Loretta is very thorough and takes the time to help me process every little detail.
Written on Apr 29, 2022 after therapy with Loretta for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Loretta is a very professional therapist and a wonderful mentor - she not only provides me with different perspectives in seeing things in life but also always patient in supporting me through the thick and thin. I really appreciate being paired with her since the beginning and further appreciate the opportunity right now being able to continue working with her.
Written on Jun 16, 2021 after therapy with Loretta for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Lorretta really listens well and gives a lot of help to solve things that may be causing you anxiety and depression. I would definitely recommend her to anyone needing her services. She has a lot of knowledge in her field and offers great advice.
Written on Jan 13, 2021 after therapy with Loretta for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Loretta is amazing. She listens without judging, and helps me process things and open up in a way I have trouble doing on my own.
Written on Dec 29, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 8 months
Loretta is kind and attentive. She's so helpful with problem solving, or just listening while I rant. I feel very fortunate to have her as my counsellor, and look forward to our calls.
Written on Aug 24, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
I really appreciate how Loretta listens to me. She's knowledgeable of neuro-divergant and ADD personalities.
Written on Aug 10, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Loretta listens. Really really listens to what I have to say. She’s helped me develop in such a short amount of time when I felt like I had tried everything. She offers targeted specific therapies in all varieties to promote wellness and allow for proper awareness.
Written on Jun 02, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
The only counselor I've ever had that I feel actually hears me, and give me small goals to work towards.
Written on Jun 01, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Loretta is very generous with her time and is very understanding and encouraging. She’s able to pick up what the issue and need is and offers practical advice and resources such as recommendations of books and articles to help you. She’s great and I highly recommend her!
Written on May 18, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 2 months
I feel very comfortable with Loretta and have only had two sessions with her. This is my first time having therapy as well so she is very personable. She has sent me a few worksheets that have been very helpful and supportive. I appreciate that she also shares about herself and makes it feel like a conversation rather than just her listening to me and I get to know her on a deeper level as well.
Written on May 17, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Loretta is amazing!! So compassionate and really helps me think through my negative thought processes. Down to earth and professional!
Written on May 08, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
When I started sessions with Loretta, I was concerned about her psych experience and her treatment, then I was scared and worried that she might understand the wrong way, but she changed everything, she changed me, changed my way of doing and saying everything, she has that cutie vibe to her, and she also understands how a teenager feels being a modern parent
I love Loretta and I wish her all the very best.
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Written on May 01, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and bipolar disorder
Ms. Smith’s approach is welcoming and friendly. She is a great note taker making it very easy to revisit historical conversations. She listens well and provides thoughtful insights. I feel that much of the work of counseling is self-realization and as we talk through issues and feelings and I get to an “ah-ha moment”, I know I got there by her guidance. I’m very pleased with my experience.
Written on Apr 01, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I love that Loretta Smith is compassionate. She listens and thoughtfully responds. She gives actionable advice on how to deal with challenges. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a counselor.
Written on Mar 18, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 2 months
Very good and easy to talk to
Written on Mar 16, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and grief
Loretta has been incredible at helping me cope with some major life changes over the past few months. I'm so grateful for her guidance and calm presence during this wild time!
Written on Mar 12, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Loretta is the best!
Written on Mar 05, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Loretta is the best. She always has time to help me.
Written on Feb 06, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 3 months
I've only just started working with Loretta, and we have had 2 face to face video sessions plus messages. But in that short time she has given me so much confidence to open up, allowed me to feel heard, and given me space to crystallize my thoughts. She has so much empathy, and asks questions that challenge me but in a good way. She's great!
Written on Feb 06, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Loretta is the first person I have talked to since the loss of my son that actually listens and finds ways to support and help me through this. I am so thankful for her experience, concern, advice, and knowledge.
Written on Jan 08, 2020 after therapy with Loretta for 1 month
Loretta Smith really makes you feel comfortable, I felt like I have been able to open up to her within my own time, she has been very patient and understanding and I would strongly recommend her!
Written on Dec 24, 2019 after therapy with Loretta for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I've not had enough time to build a strong enough rapport yet, but in the short time I've been talking with Loretta, she has been professional, kind, thorough and accommodating. I look forward to working further with her.
Written on Dec 10, 2019 after therapy with Loretta for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Loretta has managed to turn my life around in this month. She has helped me to better become the person I want to be. We have a long journey ahead of us, but I am confident Loretta will help me to get what I need and gather the tools for my future. She is an asset I cannot even begin fully explain.
Written on Sep 22, 2019 after therapy with Loretta for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and adhd
Hi, in our limited experience together I found her to be accessible, supportive professional and helpful. My particular case is a bit complicated legally (and in french!) but the reasons for not wanting to continue are situational versus reflective of this excellent service. I wish I had known about 6 months ago when I was isolated and thought I was losing my mind. Strongly recommend both Loretta and BetterHelp.
Written on Sep 17, 2019 after therapy with Loretta for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Loretta has been amazing. It feels great to just be able to communicate with someone who is so understanding. I always look forward to hearing back from her as the responses are just what I need at times. Highly recommend
Written on Aug 28, 2019 after therapy with Loretta for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Loretta has been amazing in the couple of weeks since we started talking! She's able to get to the heart of the matter and help me pinpoint the exact things I need to work on to get healthy. She's great at offering links to resources and sending me helpful worksheets to get me thinking. With the tools she's given me, I already feel like I'm starting to heal!
Written on Aug 08, 2019 after therapy with Loretta for 2 weeks
I am so grateful for Loretta! With each session, I feel so much better about the next steps for recovering WELL.
Written on Aug 08, 2019 after therapy with Loretta for 2 weeks
She is wonderful
Written on Aug 05, 2019 after therapy with Loretta for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
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