Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim, NY Psychologist 014101

Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim welcomes adults who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, grief, work pressures, or changes in life. She is a New York psychologist with three decades of experience and practical ways to help people move forward.

She uses straightforward methods so clients can tackle what matters most. Sessions focus on setting clear goals, building time management and executive functioning skills, and practicing techniques to reduce anxiety. She works with people who face workplace difficulties, career decisions, and self-esteem struggles related to learning or language-based challenges.

Her background includes a doctorate in psychology and post-doctoral study in speech and language pathology. That combination informs her attention to language-related learning needs and how those affect confidence and job performance. Over 30 years she has helped people manage transitions like relocation for study or work and other major life changes.

In the therapy room she favors a person-centered stance and also uses cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness to address thoughts and habits that keep people stuck. Emotion-focused and solution-focused approaches are also part of her toolkit when they fit the client’s goals. Sessions are practical and collaborative, aimed at small, achievable steps.

Clients can expect clear strategies for reducing anxiety, improving task completion, and strengthening self-direction. The work often includes practicing relaxation skills, setting manageable goals, and refining communication or job-related strategies. Dr. Kaplan-Naim aims to help people regain momentum and feel more capable in daily life.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Many of her methods adapt well to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve task follow-through. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and the client's own goals to guide each session and build motivation. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name strong emotions so they can respond to relationship and personal stress more effectively.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that match the client's needs and preferences. Over the first few meetings she will adjust techniques based on what helps the client make progress and feel more capable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth work and practicing skills together. Phone sessions can fit into a lunch break or help when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are good for brief check-ins, coaching-style guidance, or when texting feels easier than a scheduled call. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.