I am cinically licensed in New Jersey with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, intimacy related issues (including sexuality and alternative lifestyles), sleeping disorders, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I am also a certified Kink Aware Therapist. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, compassion and unconditional positive regard. I will tailor our discussions and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
NJ LCSW 44SC05623900
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Laura is a compassionate individual who very clearly cares about her clients. She asks important questions and reframed situations beautifully. I have learned a lot from her and I always look forward to our sessions.
Written on Sep 05, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Laura is an exceptional online therapist who has made a significant impact on my life. From our very first session, she created a warm and supportive environment that allowed me to feel comfortable and heard.
Her active listening skills and genuine empathy made it easy for me to open up and explore my thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. Laura's insightful questions and guidance helped me gain a deeper understanding of myself and navigate through my challenges with clarity.
Written on Aug 03, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Laura is an active listener, which is great. Really good at resuming topics from one session to the next. She does a really good job of allowing me to reframe my negative thoughts into something more positive.
Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
I get the feeling that Laura genuinely cares for my well-being and has a passion for what she does. Her advice is practical, realistic, and tailored to my needs. She challenges me just the right amount, but still holds a comfortable space for me to be honest. I’m very grateful to have her as my therapist.
Written on Jan 09, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, and adhd
She is an excellent therapist. She is a great listener, she’s kind, and easy to open up to.
Written on Dec 03, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and lgbt
She makes me feel comfortable, safe, and provides amazing feedback and guidance. I can see my progression with her and I would love to continue seeing her!
Written on Nov 11, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd