Hello and welcome to my practice!
Here is some information about myself and my practice.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) working in private practice located at 1145 Reservoir Avenue Cranston, RI and 112 Water Street Suite 203 Boston, MA. I received a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW) through Rhode Island College in 1998.
Before private practice I worked for many years in varied settings working with a wide range of mental health and psychiatric issues. I gained substantial and excellent employment experience through my work at psychiatric hospitals, residential facilities and community mental health settings providing support and counseling/psychotherapy services.
I am a very non-judgemental person who is truly interested in helping. I offer empirically supported, solution focused treatment methods. Together we can use my training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT ) , Exposure Responce Prevention ( ERP ), Mindfuliness based CBT, DBT, ACT, Psychodynamic Therapy, Grief Counseling, Relaxation training, and others. To improve your current quality of life.
Initial 15 minute phone consultation is free.
Additional Training
I have advanced training in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder through the International OCD Foundation ( IOCDF), the leaders in treatment of OCD. Using Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) CBT and ACT . I am also a member of the IOCDF
I am trained in EMDR for treatment of trauma and related disorders. For more information on EMDR please visit www.emdr.com.
I continuously update my knowlege of various treatment methodologies, through ongoing licensure educational requirements, and areas of speciality. In addition I have opportunities to consult with experts in the field of OCD , Trauma, and related disorders.
"I recommend Loren as an outstanding therapist. I have had the pleasure of working with her the past 5 years. She is competent and caring of her clients and goes the extra mile to help them through difficult times in their lives. Loren has many expertise in the field . A person wouldn't be disappointed in choosing her". P.H. LICSW "
Loren is a terrific, warm, intelligent and gracious person who I had the pleasure of working with as a colleague at Arbor-Fuller Hospital psychiatric hospital in MA, a diversified adult inpatient psychiatric and substance abuse facility. She has community mental health experience at Kent County's out patient services and a lengthy Independent Practice in a group of clinicians. I would recommend her as a well rounded therapist anytime." M.B. LICSW ,LCSW