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Laura Smith

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Grief Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York with over 3 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career challenges, criminal justice challenges and I also helped many people who have experienced trauma and emotional abuse.
My counseling style is comforting and interactive. I believe in meeting my clients where they are and approaching my clients with respect, compassion, and empathy. I don't believe placing judgement or personal bias on my clients. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, client centered, and psychodynamic therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
You are taking the first big step into working on creating a happier and more fulfilling life. I look forward to working with you and supporting you in this journey!

Professional experience

3yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Grief Depression

Additional areas of focus: Avoidant Personality, Body image, Dependent Personality, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Reviews

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Laura us amazing. I love her spirit and the way she reflects back to me. She is exceptional and knows what she’s doing. I highly recommend her as a therapist.

Written on Aug 19, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 9 months

Laura actively listens to what I say and asks all the right questions. And she patiently helps me work through my thoughts with kindness.

Written on Dec 06, 2020 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts

Amazing counselor really helped me a lot just wish i had the finances to continue with the help I was receiving from Laura she truly started helping me see myself for the first time

Written on Dec 02, 2020 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Laura is great - we have had 2 sessions so far and I find her comments very insightful and accurate. I am excited to continue this journey with Laura.

Written on Nov 22, 2020 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning eating disorders