- Strengths-based care
- Practical steps
- Adoption focus
About Laurie
Laurie Siegel is a New York licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 19 years of professional experience. She has spent nearly two decades supporting people who come to therapy for stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship strain. Laurie emphasizes practical help and steady support for everyday problems.
Laurie believes each person knows their story best and brings strengths to the work. She focuses on helping people notice what already works for them, and then building on those strengths to handle what feels overwhelming. She talks with clients about clear, doable steps rather than vague promises.
Her practice includes a wide range of concerns such as parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and issues related to adoption and foster care. Laurie also helps people facing career decisions, major life changes, and communication or control problems. When needed she addresses complex situations like dissociation, domestic violence, or serious mood concerns in a straightforward way.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and focused on practical change. Laurie aims to empower people to try new strategies between sessions and to notice progress over time. She keeps the pace aligned with each person's goals and comfort.
People who value clear guidance, steady encouragement, and a strengths-based outlook may find her approach useful. Laurie works in New York and conducts therapy in English.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Laurie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and building on strengths. One common approach she relies on encourages identifying unhelpful patterns and practicing small behavioral changes; this helps with anxiety, mood concerns, and problems that interfere with daily functioning. Another approach emphasizes exploring past attachment or abandonment issues and how they show up now, helping people understand relationship patterns and feel more in control.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Laurie will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try methods that fit those aims, and adjust the plan if something is not helpful. The therapist and client work together to find what produces meaningful progress.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session options the therapist currently offers before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy schedules, makes it easier to keep regular appointments, and reduces travel time. It can allow shorter check-ins when time is tight or flexible timing around work and caregiving demands. Check the session format options when you sign up to make sure they match your needs.
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Experience
19+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Laurie help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship concerns, parenting strain, grief, trauma and many related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-focused, emphasizing clear, practical steps and steady encouragement toward small changes.
How much experience does she have?
Laurie has 19 years of professional work experience as a licensed social worker in New York.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is based in New York and holds the credential LCSW, listed as NY LCSW in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Laurie?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.