I am a New York State licensed PhD Psychologist with more than 25 years’ experience in the public and private sectors. My doctorate in Psychology is from Fordham University and I have a post-doctoral degree in Speech and Language Pathology from Columbia University .
I specialize in working with a diverse population of adults with mild reading or language-based difficulties and those with severe learning disorders. Often self esteem and anxiety in applying for jobs or maintaining employment can go hand in hand. My practice incorporates collaborating with the clients to turn key ideas.
I also have expertise in guiding young adult students who will be immigrating to the US and/or spending time abroad and the stressors involved in this. I am very knowledgeable on relaxation techniques as well as mindfulness. I can help you to incorporate strategies to reduce anxiety and get to the tasks that need to be accomplished!
I enjoy helping individuals find motivation within themselves to push their career choices forward and be successful. Building of time management and executive functioning skills is a key component for success in school and on the job. My goal is to work together with the clients to identify the steps needed to build these areas in order to reach one's school and work goals.
I am a person centered psychologist with a warm and compassionate style. Together we will work to navigate the process.
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I find her incisive , supportive, and easy to talk too
Written on Mar 12, 2026 after therapy with Laura for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I love my therapist!
Written on Feb 22, 2026 after therapy with Laura for 2 years and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
I’ve been with Laura for almost 3 years. She is always supportive, responsive and communicative.
Written on Sep 07, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr. Kaplan-Naim is very easy to talk to. She is very supportive and always makes an effort to respond to my messages in a timely manner. She helps me to sort things out, and I am so appreciative for her.
Written on Aug 02, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is a great therapist. My experience with her and better help has been extremely rewarding. My daughter is joining better help to seek a therapist with expertise in eating disorders and major depression
Written on Jun 20, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Laura is just amazing. She know exactly why to say. She always makes me feel better
Written on Mar 17, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim is an amazing therapist. She is incredibly kind, always validates the way I'm feeling, and brings a positive view to any situation, making me feel more calm, grounded, and confident. Her empathy and kindness towards me reminds me to be kinder to myself. I would recommend her to anyone looking into therapy.
Written on Mar 07, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 2 years and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Kaplan-Naim immediately zoned in on my needs. Her gentle approach is very comforting. I highly recommend her without reservation.
Written on Dec 05, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and parenting issues
Dr. Kaplan-Niam has been extremely helpful.
Written on Oct 27, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Dr. Kaplan-Naim is kind and receptive while in session. She listens, provides guidance and support that is needed at the time to help me through my issue. Dr. Kaplan-Naim is helping me through me tough moments and good times.
Written on Oct 06, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
We have only had a few sessions but I feel that she cares about my well being and always stresses that I can message her at any time. She always makes me feel like if I need to chat outside of our weekly zoom sessions that she is always available and there for me. That is such a comforting feeling. Overall, I would recommend Dr. Kaplan-Naim and BetterHelp.
Written on Aug 19, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Laura is just the best!
Written on Aug 15, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
In my few sessions with Dr. Kaplan-Naim I am comfortable and find her easy to speak to
Written on Jul 15, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Dr Kaplan-Naim is a terrific therapist -- experienced, smart, understanding, empathetic and with excellent practical ideas. I feel extremely fortunate to have been matched with her - it's a great fit.
Written on Jun 06, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
She listens and I feel like she really cares about me
Written on Apr 12, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Laura Kaplan- Naim made this experience the most effective for me. When I started with her, I had a lot going on in my life and my self confidence was never that low in my whole life. She supported me in a very soft and gentle way to help me build up my confidence back. She listened to me with empathy. Her experience combined with her very caring personality helped me heal up. I highly recommend her. Thank you so much Laura!!! Sending you lots of love.
Written on Jan 02, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coaching
Best therapist I have experienced. She is completely honest. I am looking forward to working with her again after 1 year break.
Written on Oct 09, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim is truly one of a kind in my book. Not only does she offer compassionate, well-thought out strategies and suggestions, but she makes it a priority to accommodate my concerns and is empathetic to my needs.
Written on Sep 14, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Dr. Kaplan-Naim is one of the kindest souls I have ever met in my life! With her, I can share my deepest fears without any fear of judgment. I have been able to work through so many challenges because of her support and kindness. I couldn't be more thankful to have had a chance to work with her!
Written on Sep 09, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I appreciate and recommend Dr Kaplan-Naim. The first 3 sessions with her have already helped me with my present situation. I plan to continue with her into the future as we get more into my past which has influenced the way I think and behave. I feel better now and I feel much more hopeful for my mental health future. Thank you, Dr Kaplan-Naim!
Written on Aug 23, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
It has been a journey of past few months, but I feel the difference since I started therapy sessions with Dr. Kaplan -Naim. Her approach to the problems and the way she breaks it down for me is really great. It has helped me positively to overcome my issues. Thanks Dr Kaplan-Naim
Written on Aug 11, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Very attentive, good listener, thoughtful
Written on Jun 29, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, and coping with life changes
Written on Jun 26, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Dr Kaplan-Naim has helped me through a very difficult time. She is supportive, kind and a voice of reason. Her questions are directions to the truth. When I felt unheard, unseen and unraveled, she used her kind and gentle manner to help pick myself up and put myself back together. She gave me permission I needed to feel how I was feeling. She validated my feelings and helped me see that my problems were real and helped guide me to solutions at a pace that I did not find overwhelming or overstimulating. I’m forever grateful to Dr. Laura.
Written on May 01, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr Kaplan has been a wonderful listening ear. She has always made time to hear me out, and offered me different perspectives of the issues. Not to mention the solutions that she has shared which really helped me. I will really, really recommend Dr Kaplan to anyone and everyone.
Written on Mar 22, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
This was my first time ever taking therapy and I was quite nervous at first, but those feelings quickly melted away. At the end of each session Laura left me with a sense of belonging and care. I felt a bit more comfortable with myself each time knowing there is someone I can let myself out. It was very nice how she would also open up and talk about herself because I wanted to learn about my therapist too. She would also use easy to understand language and always take the time to explain and give examples which is something that is especially helpful since English is not my first language.
Written on Jan 15, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning self esteem
Dr. Kaplan-Naim provided excellent support for the problem that I needed to talk about, as well as someone I could discuss additional issues with. She responded very quickly to messaging and I always felt she would be there if I needed, as well as remembering the small details about my life. The sessions were beneficial and really helped me through a difficult time to the point that I don't need them and have now left BetterHelp.
Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
very professional and caring
Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
A wonderful listener who is supportive and gives me tools to cope. Always available.
Written on Dec 08, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
Amazing support every meeting. She just gets you and Understands you.
Written on Nov 11, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
My initial session was very professional with helpful suggestions.
Written on Sep 08, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coaching
Caring and an excellent listener
Written on Sep 05, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem
Dr. Kaplan listens and grounds her practice in client focused approach
Written on Aug 07, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Kaplan-Naim is very helpful and listens to what I say. She contacts me when I need it most (because I am very forgetful) and she treats me with respect and I really appreciate everything she does.
Written on Aug 04, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Laura is so kind and understanding. She is always available to respond to me whenever I need her. She's helped me so much already.
Written on Aug 03, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
The most wonderful! Thank you!!
Written on Jul 01, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
Laura is amazing!
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Laura is patient and thoughtful. She's great conversation, as well as offers solid insight and perspective. Her support was essential to my handling big life changes. Highly recommend!
Written on May 01, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Laura is such an amazing person and expert. This is the first time, I'm going to a therapist and I'm absolutely delighted with the sessions! She is very professional and she provides me with tips and solutions that I can directly put into practice! After each session, I feel empowered and confident and I know exactly what to implement. She is super supportive and I'm very happy to have met her through BetterHelp.
I highly recommend her, she is awesome!
Written on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem
I spent the past month speaking with Dr Kaplan and she was really kind and encouraging from the start. It was easy to talk to her and she offered a great listening ear, always encouraging me to share more if I’m comfortable. I’m better equipped to face the challenges in life now after the sessions!
Written on Apr 22, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
-being a nurse, and working until nearly 1am with an aggressive staff member, it is perfect to be able to set up an appt at 1am or 2am to process, receive supportive feedback, and learn resources/techniques to utilize next shift. My co-worker is pretty overbearing, I have stomachs issues around her, and she has administration in her back pocket. I felt like I had no power. But now the power is in how I respond to her. Even if it doesn’t work right away, just having someone to be on your side, and in the wee hours of the am, makes all the difference in the world.
Written on Apr 15, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
I have only had one session with Dr. Kaplan-Naim, but she was very nice and understanding, I will continue seeing her.
Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coaching
Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim is thoughtful, eloquent and generous. She is highly professional, intelligent, extremely supportive and confidence boosting. I feel that being in communication with her could help anyone enhance their life's purpose and happiness level.
Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning coaching
Laura held a very safe and supportive space with a mix of active listing and proactive tactical support. Her direct approach and soft way of being is just what I needed. Her business input also helped me a lot. I recommend Laura to anyone looking for a soft and yet firm space to help you get unstuck and much more …
Written on Jan 31, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
She is amazing! I wish everyone I know could have the chance to get to know her.
Written on Jan 12, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Kaplan-Naim is very attentive and checks in when she hasn’t heard from me in a little bit. She’s a great support.
Written on Jan 04, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Dr. Kaplan-Naim is a wonderful therapist who already feels like a friend. She’s an amazing listener and responds with the precise words I didn’t know I needed to hear till they hit my ear. I feel like she genuinely cares to hear what I have to say and is so thoughtful and real in her reactions. I’m in the most challenging time of my life and her presence and support has made a huge difference in the way I feel about it.
Written on Dec 08, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Kaplan is one of the most respected and confident therapists that I have had the time of meeting she takes her time to fully soak in the problems or what would be good and indecisive giving a great source of feedback great homework to boost my confidence and maintaining my anxiety with her scheduled visits. I always look forward to having her scheduled visits and having her listen to my thoughts and concerns during our sessions
Written on Oct 24, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Kaplan Naim is a very supportive person - she offers a very useful guidance and is always available when I need a listening ear. She always sees the best in a person and helps me to find hope in the darkness.
Written on Oct 20, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Laura has been the best therapist I’ve ever had. She makes me feel very comfortable and at ease. It’s the first time I can say, “I really like my therapist,” and I’m very grateful for that.
Written on Sep 20, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
She's very understanding. I feel comfortable speaking with her and trust that she hears me.
Written on Sep 03, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Kind and helpful. She does not judge in any way. She knows she is there to help and actually listens to you.
Written on Aug 16, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning adhd
She is a very kind lady, thoughtful and compassionate. It was easy to open up and talk to her. I look forward to working with her!
Written on Aug 06, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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