Laura Chinnici, LCSW

Laura Chinnici is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey with 13 years of experience. She uses a practical, down-to-earth style to help people facing stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and motivation struggles. Laura also addresses intimacy and sexuality concerns, including alternative sexual lifestyles, and supports people managing addiction, mood concerns, grief, and major life transitions.

Laura blends cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered listening. She helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small changes to daily routines. She also uses mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques to help clients build clarity and momentum.

In sessions she focuses on what matters most to each person. Conversations are tailored to goals like improving sleep, managing anger, strengthening relationships, or coping with chronic health problems. She pays attention to life context, including caregiver stress, family of origin issues, and concerns around gender and identity.

Her approach is straightforward and respectful. Sessions move at a pace the client can handle, whether that means skill practice, exploring personal stories, or short-term coaching to reach a specific goal.

Getting started involves a simple matching process and scheduling a time that works. Laura works with adults in New Jersey and offers several online formats to fit different needs.

Practical therapy methods for online care

Laura often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice thought patterns and try concrete behavior changes that improve mood, sleep, or daily routines. Client-centered therapy provides a respectful, listening-focused foundation where the person sets the pace and priorities for sessions. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, comfort level, and day-to-day demands. Plans can include short skill-building sessions, deeper narrative work, or coaching-style check-ins depending on what the client wants.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for longer therapy conversations and skills practice, while phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can support brief check-ins, homework follow-ups, or tracking progress between longer sessions, making therapy more adaptable to busy schedules.