L M (Loretta) Hartley-Bangs, LISW-CP

L M (Loretta) Hartley-Bangs is a licensed social worker who helps people facing addiction, depression, anxiety, and major life changes. She brings 36 years of clinical experience and practical support to conversations about stress, trauma, and mood concerns.

She focuses on the individual's story and what they need right now. Sessions tend to look like clear, problem-focused talk about coping strategies, relationship patterns, and next steps. Loretta guides people as they sort out family dynamics, codependency, caregiver strain, and issues tied to aging or life transitions.

Her approach mixes straightforward, client-centered listening with methods that teach skills and change unhelpful thinking. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help manage mood, anxiety, and urges. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is thinking about change but not yet sure how to begin.

People working with Loretta can expect attention to practical tasks as well as to emotions. She also addresses trauma and post-traumatic stress with therapies that aim to reduce symptoms and increase coping. Communication problems and family of origin issues are common topics in her work.

Loretta holds the SC LISW-CP credential, and she practices in South Carolina. She provides care for adults, including young adults, women, caregivers, and older adults, helping them find steadier footing during stressful times.

How her approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on hearing and understanding the person's experience. The therapist listens without judgment and helps the client set goals and choose what to work on. This approach supports issues like low mood, relationship stress, and life transitions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new behaviors that reduce anxiety, depression, and triggers related to addiction. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be especially useful for strong mood swings and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Loretta works with each person to pick strategies that match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. That collaborative planning helps keep therapy focused and relevant.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not specify them. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into daily life, such as using shorter check-ins between commitments or choosing audio-only options when video would be difficult. Licensed professionals can still teach CBT and DBT skills, support motivational work around change, and guide trauma-focused steps through remote sessions when that format fits the client's needs.