Loretta Young-Wright, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 35 years in practice

Loretta Young-Wright is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 35 years of experience in mental health to her practice.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149.003625 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1598929614 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 35
Languages: English

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About Loretta

Loretta Young-Wright is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 35 years of experience in mental health to her practice. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, and low self-esteem. Her style is straightforward and practical, aimed at helping people find ways to cope and feel steadier day to day.

She has worked across child welfare and educational settings, which shaped her ability to adapt to different needs and situations.

Background and approach

That experience helps her tailor support to each person's life and challenges. She uses approaches that have research behind them, and focuses on skills people can use between sessions. Loretta describes her approach as collaborative and strengths-based.

She pays attention to trauma and uses methods that help people notice patterns, try small changes, and build resilience. Sessions are meant to be a place to talk, practice new responses, and track progress over time. Her aim is to help clients increase self-awareness and develop concrete coping tools.

She also emphasizes cultural responsiveness and respect for each person's story. The goal is practical change that fits everyday life, not abstract theory. Online work is a regular part of her practice and she looks for ways to make virtual sessions feel supportive.

People who want clear, skill-focused help with anxiety, grief, parenting strain, or rebuilding confidence may find her approach useful.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Loretta uses several evidence-based techniques to help people manage symptoms and build skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Mindfulness-based interventions teach simple attention and breathing practices that can lower stress and help people respond more calmly in difficult moments. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes setting small, realistic goals and identifying what works so clients can build momentum toward change.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Loretta will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. This collaborative process helps find the mix of tools that fits a client’s situation and preferences.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversations and reading nonverbal cues. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a session needs to fit into a short break. Chat and messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, ongoing skill practice, or when people prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and maintain continuity of care.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Loretta commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting questions, and self-esteem struggles.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and strengths-based with attention to trauma. Sessions focus on practical coping skills and small changes clients can use day to day.

How long has she practiced?

She brings 35 years of experience working in a range of mental health settings, including child welfare and education.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Illinois.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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