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Loretta C. Begg, LCPC, NCC

Behavioral Health Therapist Begging for Therapy
Available next week
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder,
Insurance: Out of Pocket

Introduction

My name is Loretta Collins Begg, and I live outside Washington, D.C., in Bethesda, Maryland. After a 25-year career in sales, I decided to return to school and get my Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to become a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCPC). My theoretical orientation is a mix of cognitive-behavioral and person-centered therapy. I started my career as a therapist working with people suffering with substance use disorders and discovered how psychological disorders tend to follow the same developmental trajectory. I worked with individual clients and ran groups in partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and residential rehabilitation. We covered cognitive distortions, cost-benefit analysis of continued use, maladaptive relationships and sexual intimacy, dual diagnosis, and psychopharmacology. Therapy is not one-sided but a partnership. Currently, I work with clients suffering with PTSD, major depressive disorder (MDD), eating disorders (EDs), bipolar disorder, and anxiety, to name a few. I loathe the term “mental illness” because it is pejorative, keeps people from seeking help, and treats brain diseases separately from physical illness. Until we stop referring to psychological health in a “less than” manner, society will continue to perpetuate its’ stigma. I have three dogs. Murphy’s Law, Murphy for short, is a Golden Retriever who still acts like a puppy at ten years old. He ate my couch and had the audacity to look at me as if to say, “I know. I was as surprised as you when it exploded.” Adding to my brood are another two beagles, Anna and her daughter Lucy whom I took care of on and off for a year and adopted after their mom died. For self-care, I enjoy dancing and taking tennis lessons. At one point, I was over 200 pounds and had to start exercising and eating healthily. Knowing I would never go to a gym, I chose International Latin Ballroom and competed with my teacher. I lost the weight and actually ended up on the cover of People in their “Half Their Size Issue.” In a previous life, I also performed as a stand-up comic.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCPC #LC12064 (MD)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Communities

  • Recovery

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Loretta C. Begg, LCPC, NCC accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Out of Pocket

Pay out-of-pocket

Loretta C. Begg, LCPC, NCC has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Loretta C. Begg, LCPC, NCC accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Loretta C. Begg, LCPC, NCC is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Loretta C. Begg, LCPC, NCC also offers a free consultation.
Does Loretta C. Begg, LCPC, NCC offer telehealth appointments? Loretta C. Begg, LCPC, NCC does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Loretta C. Begg, LCPC, NCC specialize in? Loretta C. Begg, LCPC, NCC specializes in the following areas: Addiction, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Impulsivity, Chronic Relapse, Compulsive Behavior, Coping Skills, Depression, Domestic Violence, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Fears/Phobias, Grief, Mindfulness, Mood Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Self Esteem, Social Anxiety, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation.

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