- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Family of origin
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 who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, and family-related struggles. Loretta also focuses on caregivers, young adults, women's issues, and people facing major life changes.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She uses client-centered methods to listen and understand how family patterns and relationships shape current behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are tools she uses to identify unhelpful thinking and build practical coping skills.
Loretta pays attention to family of origin issues when those early relationships are part of the problem. She also works with people coping with post-traumatic stress, codependency, and substance use concerns. Sessions include talking through communication problems and planning steps to manage cravings, mood swings, and day-to-day stress.
In practice she blends motivational interviewing to help people find reasons to change with emotionally-focused ideas for improving interpersonal connection. That mix is meant to be useful for someone juggling caregiving duties, aging-related transitions, or recovery work. She aims to help clients notice patterns, try different responses, and build routines that support steadier mood and clearer choices.
People who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches used for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's perspective. It helps people clarify what matters to them and shapes sessions around the client's priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation by practicing new ways of thinking and behaving.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. It can be useful for people who want clearer strategies for handling crises and stronger emotion regulation.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist work together to choose CBT, DBT, client-centered methods, or combinations that fit the person's needs and preferences.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Ask for current session options before booking since specific formats were not detailed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to check in during a lunch break, avoid a commute, or keep therapy consistent while juggling caregiving or work responsibilities.
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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 facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, and family-related problems including family of origin issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered style that focuses on listening and understanding each person's history and concerns. Practical techniques from CBT and DBT are used to teach coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 36 years of experience as a licensed social worker practicing in South Carolina.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credential LISW-CP and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats here.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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