About Loretta
Loretta Collins (Begg) followed a long career in sales before shifting to counseling. She earned a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and now practices in Maryland as an MD, LCPC. She brings four years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on practical support for common life struggles.
Her work aims to normalize mental health concerns and reduce stigma. Loretta uses straightforward, person-centered care. She treats therapy as a two-way process where the client’s goals guide each session.
Background and approach
Conversations tend to focus on clear steps people can use between appointments. She values honesty and steady progress over time. Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and anger.
She also helps with career strain and compassion fatigue. Clients may bring concerns such as ADHD, mood disorders, or co-occurring substance use and mental health issues. Additional areas Loretta addresses include body image, caregiver stress, codependency, control issues, domestic violence, eating and food-related struggles, guilt, shame, and impulsivity.
She can help people navigate midlife transitions and feelings of emptiness. Her experience includes supporting people with dual diagnoses. Sessions combine Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques.
That mix allows time for listening and reflection, alongside practical skills and behavior-focused strategies. Sessions are offered in English and delivered via video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
Practical approaches for online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects concerns, and helps them clarify goals. This approach suits people who need space to talk things through and to feel understood.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that get in the way. It uses concrete exercises and homework to build new skills. CBT is often chosen for anxiety, mood concerns, addictions, and stress management.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what actually helps the individual most.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexible options. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for deeper dialogue. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera feels hard. Live chat and text messaging can fit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or times when typing is easier. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and daily life.
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What this counselor works with
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- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Maryland
- Languages
- English