- Attachment-based focus
- Practical coping skills
- Adoption and foster care
About Laura
Laura Phillips is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with 17 years of experience. She focuses on practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or major life changes. Laura keeps conversations straightforward and grounded so people can take small steps forward.
She helps clients untangle relationship problems, work through grief, and manage trauma and abuse reactions. Adoption and foster care issues are listed among her additional focuses, and she also addresses parenting and fatherhood concerns. Her work covers challenges like addiction, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and career strain.
Laura draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She uses client-centered techniques to follow each person’s pace and priorities. Cognitive behavioral tools help people change unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors in day-to-day life.
Sessions include mindful practices and motivational interviewing to build small, sustainable changes. She emphasizes clear communication, boundary setting, and coping skills that fit busy lives. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People who reach out can expect a compassionate, practical approach. Laura frames therapy as a team effort where goals and pace are set together. She works in English and practices in New York as an LCSW.
Approaches that guide online work and progress
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. It helps people notice recurring ways they seek connection or protect themselves and then try different responses in daily life.Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following each person's priorities. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so people can find their own answers at a steady, comfortable pace.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It breaks issues into manageable steps and tests small changes to see what helps with anxiety, mood, or sleep difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Laura will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That means trying a few techniques and adjusting as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into busy lives. If you prefer remote care, confirm which session formats are offered before booking. This helps make therapy realistic for work breaks, caregiving demands, or travel without promising a specific format.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, grief, parenting strain, addiction, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related issues like abandonment and codependency.
What is her therapy style like?
The style is practical and collaborative. She uses client-centered listening, attachment-based thinking, and cognitive behavioral tools to help people try new ways of coping.
How much experience does she have?
Laura has 17 years of clinical experience working with people facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.