Laura Brown, LICSW, LCSW, CSW

Laura Brown is a licensed social worker who helps people facing parenting stress, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, major life changes, and compassion fatigue. She brings 16 years of experience to straightforward, practical sessions designed for busy lives. Laura speaks English and practices from New York.

Her sessions focus on the person in front of her. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear goals. Sessions blend techniques that change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with supportive, person-centered conversation. People leave with short, doable steps they can try between sessions.

Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down distressing thoughts and test new ways of coping. She pairs that with client-centered work that follows the client's pace and priorities. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels stuck and wants help finding internal reasons to change.

She also draws on narrative and existential approaches when people want to make sense of life transitions or reassess purpose. That can mean reworking difficult stories from the past or clarifying values for the next chapter. The aim is practical change alongside clearer personal meaning.

Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Costs vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

How her approaches work online

Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT often focuses on small experiments and skill practice that translate well to online sessions, especially for concerns like low self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life transitions.

She also brings a client-centered style that prioritizes the person's perspective and pace. That approach means the therapist follows what matters most to the client and adapts techniques to fit each person's needs. Existential ideas are used when someone wants to explore meaning, values, or major life questions, helping clarify direction during transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Laura will discuss goals and preferences early on and adjust methods if something feels off. The work is flexible and shaped by the client's feedback and changing needs.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be a good low-bandwidth option, and live chat or text works well for quick check-ins or those who prefer typing. These options help make consistent care more accessible across different routines and locations.