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Loretta Clarise Pettiford

Loretta Clarise Pettiford

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C

Lavale, MD US
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Loretta Clarise Pettiford is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Creative Arts Therapist, including certifications as a Sand Tray Therapist and Psychodramatist. With over 20 years of experience treating diverse populations, including all branches of the military and their families through the Department of Defense, she skillfully navigates the complexities of emotional pain and fosters a path toward healing. Loretta's private practice, located in Washington D.C. and Maryland, offers innovative therapy options, including Online Video Therapy and messaging support through texting or Skype. Her areas of expertise include assisting African Americans and other minorities grappling with Depression, Anxiety, and feelings of exclusion; as well as supporting Baby Boomers and Millennials through life transitions such as midlife crises, grief, and relationships. Loretta emphasizes the importance of dismantling dysfunctional roles to enhance spontaneity and productivity, utilizing Psychodrama to unlock healthier interactions. In Sand Tray therapy, she effectively brings subconscious processes to light, allowing clients to engage with their inner worlds through figurines in a sand tray. With a commitment to Culturally Sensitive practices, Loretta is dedicated to empowering her clients towards not just coping, but thriving in their personal journeys.
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Specialties
Anxiety Depression Eating Disorders Getting Unstuck Grief LGBTQ+ Men's & Women's Issues PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress Spirituality Weight Management
Therapy Types
Christian Counseling Coaching Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Cognitive Processing (CPT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Eclectic Emotionally Focused Existential Experiential Therapy Family / Marital Family Systems Feminist Gestalt Humanistic Interpersonal Intervention Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Narrative Person-Centered Play Therapy Psychodynamic Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT) Reality Therapy Relational Sandplay Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Structural Family Therapy Trauma Focused
Age Groups
Adult (18 to 65) Elder (65+) Teen (13 to 18)
Modalities
Family Group Individuals
Languages
English (US)

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