.Hi! My name is Laura White. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York. I have been active in the field since 1980, when I worked as a Research Assistant at Suffolk County Jail. It was then that I decided Social Work would become an integral part of my life.
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, a Masters in Social Work, additional Masters-level coursework in Gerontology, and I am Certified for EMDR, Level One, 2001.
I use a Person-Centered approach as well as Family Systems, Socratic Method, Motivational Interviewing, and CBT. I have a strong belief that we need to locate the positives in our lives, and build our self esteem from there. I work with all Ages, Religions, Cultures, and LGBTQ.
I work with patients who have Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, PTSD, Addictions, Eating Disorders, Social Anxiety, Relationship and Family Issues, Sexual, Physical and Emotional Abuse, LGBTQ issues, Pain and Medical/Disability Issues, ADHD, Employment, Home Health, Cancer and other Disabling Illnesses, and End of Life Issues. In my family, we have lost three parents to Cancer, so my experience is both personal as well as professional. I understand Caregiver Stress. Lastly, if referrals need to be made, I research the area and make the appropriate referrals, for medication, rehabs, etc.
My approach is supportive, and goal-oriented.
I have a varied background in Social Work, and have been active for 40 years. I look forward to working with new patients. I am available nights and weekends. Thank you!
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Laura is one of the best therapists I’ve ever had. She makes me feel comfortable to open up as much or little as I want. It doesn’t feel like I’m being studied, it’s conversational and organic. I have a difficult time opening up or putting my feelings into words, and she has allowed me to slowly express myself. Theres a lot of trauma we are unpacking together from my childhood and my past abusive relationship. She truly makes you feel like you are in it together. I also have really bad ADD and she is able to keep up and understand my way of thinking. Genuinely look forward to all of our sessions!
Written on Sep 08, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Laura has been really helpful.
Written on Aug 19, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I recommend Better Help to everyone...
Written on Jul 29, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
Laura is wonderful! I could not have found a better therapist for me. She has changed the game for me ?❤️
Written on May 28, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Shes very sweet and empathetic! She makes me feel so comfortable within a couple sessions.
Written on Mar 10, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Laura has been great thus far with my journey of enlightenment as I look to manifest my thoughts and idealizations more thoroughly. She's been able to help me establish a more creative lense with things I've been working on from a business perspective, and also give me a realistic a coherent picture of my current relationship dynamic. It's an ever evolving process to learn about yourself and take necessary steps for a better headspace. Laura is definitely someone that can help you do just that.
Written on Nov 23, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Laura is so kind, understanding and empathetic. She has supported me through losses and helped me find my way back to my SELF and to living fully again ❤️
Written on Nov 18, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Laura is an amazing and attentive therapist. By far the best I've had.
Written on Nov 15, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 6 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Laura has become my "magical unicorn." For a year and a half I have had a dark shadow of grief hovering over me, and without going into such heavy details, she gave me an assignment to do. I wasn't sure about it, but I did it anyway. Once I started, I asked her why it was so important to do. Let's just say, she gently guided me to understand the importance of the assignment, which got me to look at my grief another way. And as silly as this may sound, her guidance added such a light to a new thought pattern, and made it safe for me to move forward. My heavy grief became so much less. I can actually breathe now. I am extremely grateful.
Written on Oct 11, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
She is the best
Written on Jul 15, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, and anger management
She has been an amazing resource for me as I start therapy for the first time in over 15 years! I respect her approach and demeanor as each session progresses.
Written on Jun 15, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Laura white is amazing i absolutely recommend her!!
Written on Jun 05, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
First I would like to say is thank you to Ms.Laura for helping me, I’m forever truly grateful for her!
Written on May 10, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
caring and empathic . puts an effort to find the right times on her schedule
Written on May 06, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Laura is compassionate, understanding and exactly what I needed as this stage in my recovery. 5 stars
Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I am beyond blessed and thankful for Laura. She has been nothing but supportive during my therapy with her. I could not ask for a better therapist
Written on Mar 12, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Laura has a very down to earth authenticity to her counseling approach. I like how she is listening to me before making recommendations or suggestions. I really feel like the sessions are about digging deeper into what's bothering me.
Written on Mar 07, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Laura is such a blessing to talk to and confide in. She really understands what I am going through and makes me feel extremely comfortable. She is attentive, takes notes, and helps you to explore many facets of your life that would otherwise be daunting to examine alone. Thanks Laura!
Written on Feb 24, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
Always looking forward to my time with Laura. She will always make me feel better leaving the session and hope to have much more time with her. She has amazing support
Written on Dec 14, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Laura has been extremely supportive as I’ve been dealing with some health issues, and an injury which has caused a snowball effect of things in my life- financial, depression etc. Having Laura to listen as many people in my life aren’t supportive or understanding of medical issues is invaluable. She is an excellent advocate and therapist.
Written on Oct 20, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I am so grateful that I was led to my therapist, Laura White. My life has changed, improved and developed because she has provided a professional and safe place for me to be me.
Written on May 26, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She is an angel on earth
Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem
I can already see the changes. This app is literally amazing. I feel something really good coming into my life from it. I can’t thank you enough and I want to be part of this in the long run
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
I had been looking for a therapist and few struggles with. Betterhelp was recommended by a friend and so glad they did. The better help website provided the great initial questions that could and did pair myself up with the correct therapist to best suit my needs. I couldn't be more grateful! Laura White is so wonderful and compassionate. I now feel supported and know Laura is there for me and going to do everything she can to get me on the road of recovery. I already know Laura will be a long term therapist in my life and have no intention of looking further! Thank you Laura White!
Written on Feb 18, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I cannot say enough good about Laura. She is an amazing therapist, and always made me feel comfortable, heard and was extremely supportive. I would recommend her to anyone!
Written on Jan 11, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
When something bothers me, I send a message to Laura. She is very responsive and that is healing to me. She is giving me a lot of resources to cope. I highly recommend her whether for individual or for couples therapy.
Written on Dec 14, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
I met Laura when I was struggling in a lot of ways. I was dealing with depression from losing my partner, losing my nana, struggling with being trans and being lonely. Laura is an incredibly strong character who will support you and listen to you. If you’re shy I think she will help you to open up. If you’re trans she will be really supportive which was what I really needed. I think she’s really great because she’s passionate, kind and fun.
Written on Nov 11, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and self esteem
Laura helped a lot with explorative work in order to come back and work out the reason as to why I was feeling a particular way, which was the reason for me to seek help.
She is friendly, kind and understanding
Written on Oct 22, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Very positive, uplifting lady.
Written on Aug 29, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Laura has been amazing. She is so caring and compassionate, I felt like I could talk to her about absolutely everything. Throughout our sessions she has been so encouraging and supportive, I know that all my progress is down to her hard work and I cannot thank her enough
Written on Aug 24, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Laura is the best therapist I've had, she's a support in my life and a friend when you need someone to talk.
Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Laura has helped me overcome so much in such a short time, she is my rock and I don’t know what I would do without her
Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Laura is wonderful. I appreciate her calm approach, her insights and her empathy. She is very easy to open up to.
Written on Dec 23, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Wow/10
Written on Dec 22, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Laura has a very kind and friendly manner. As someone who is new to therapy, Laura put me at ease right away. Talking to her is easy.
Written on Dec 06, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I feel extremely comfortable with her. She is so kind, patient and responsive. I text her all the time and she’s always there for me. She’s helped me so much in such little time!
Written on Nov 25, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Laura is exactly what I was looking for in a counsellor! Not only is she a good listener, but she brings a wealth of information to our sessions and is respectful of how I would like my therapy to go. I feel heard and supported when I speak to Laura, and we often have a couple laughs too.
Written on Sep 28, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Laura is such a nice lady! She is extremely supportive and truthful. So easy to talk to! I never feel like I’m running out of things to talk about. And I never feel like there isn’t enough time in our sessions. Thank you Laura!
Written on Sep 26, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Laura is a lovely person ! I genuinely feel so connected to her and comfortable opening up to her. She listens and even when we find a somewhat type of solution for my problem she doesn't make it seem as if the problem has magically disappeared which makes me feel heard and like my situation and problems are listened to and handled realistically and effectively for me ! I recommended my friend to Therapy because of Laura I hope to keep her always as its the best investment and she is just amazing! I could write so much more but I think you get my point. Shes also FUNNY and caring !
Written on Sep 20, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Laura white is a woman full of positivity and her smiles shines whenever she talks.
I love sharing with her my ideas and daily struggles, she listens and is very understanding. Plus, she gives useful feedbacks that have helped me a lot.
She is highly recommended to anyone who needs an ear and a shoulder to rely on.
Written on Aug 17, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Very Good Listener, Makes you feel heard,very engaging and makes you feel Comfortable talking about your problems.
Written on Jul 29, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Laura has been kind, caring, insightful, and attentive in my efforts to better my mental health
Written on Jun 28, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Laura is awesome ! She's sweet, funny, really tries to understand what I'm saying. I really enjoy each session and don't see the time go by !
Written on Jun 23, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd
Laura is a very lovely person who is there to help with her heart. She listens and doesn't interrupt when you are speaking. I would highly recommend Laura to anyone who is troubled and needs help.
Written on May 31, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
I am so grateful to have found Laura. She is incredibly supportive and genuinely cares. She is incredibly professional and has been able to make time for me each week, even though our time zones are so far. She has always built me up and gone above and beyond to provide me with resources that I can use from the remote location that I live. Thank you! :)
Written on May 31, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
I'm amazed at how dedicated Laura's been towards understanding my story and then supporting my needs. She's even studying my case in her own time to then offer me the best help possible. I'm so glad to have met a person who genuinely cares and has so much dedication. Thanks Laura!
Written on May 27, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Laura told me right at the get go she would be my biggest cheerleader, and so far she has been. I value our sessions, and I see a long relationship with her :)
Written on May 15, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coaching
From one session alone, I can say that Laura is someone that you just want to keep talking to. She is warm, funny, and SO validating. I felt heard, seen, and generally lighter after our chat. Would definitely recommend.
Written on May 05, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and trauma and abuse
Loved our session! She was really understanding, funny, supportive, and gave actionable feedback that made me think twice about an issue I was facing. Highly recommend!
Written on Apr 06, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 5 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Really enjoyed my session with Laura! She shared great insights.
Written on Apr 03, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 4 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coaching
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