- Focus on thoughts
- Practical coping skills
- Warm supportive style
About Laura
Laura Powers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. She works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or mood challenges and helps them notice and change thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way of daily life.
She focuses on building a trusting therapeutic connection first. Sessions are warm and nonjudgmental, and the therapist aims to create a space where someone can talk through hard things without fear of being judged. Laura listens for patterns in thinking and behavior and uses straightforward strategies to help people try different ways of coping.
Her day-to-day approach draws on several well-known methods, including cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness and dialectical behavior ideas, and a client-centered stance that follows each person’s pace. These methods are used to manage panic, obsessive thoughts, depression, or struggles after loss. The therapist also addresses parenting strain, relationship tensions, sleep problems, and seasonal mood shifts.
With 14 years of experience, Laura has worked across a range of settings with adults facing life transitions, trauma reactions, addiction issues, and compassion fatigue. She emphasizes increasing self-awareness, building practical skills, and supporting realistic behavior changes. Many people come to her when they want to improve coping, reduce distress, or find more balance.
To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a time based on therapist availability. The site uses a cancellable subscription to manage session scheduling and payment.
She focuses on building a trusting therapeutic connection first. Sessions are warm and nonjudgmental, and the therapist aims to create a space where someone can talk through hard things without fear of being judged. Laura listens for patterns in thinking and behavior and uses straightforward strategies to help people try different ways of coping.
Her day-to-day approach draws on several well-known methods, including cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness and dialectical behavior ideas, and a client-centered stance that follows each person’s pace. These methods are used to manage panic, obsessive thoughts, depression, or struggles after loss. The therapist also addresses parenting strain, relationship tensions, sleep problems, and seasonal mood shifts.
With 14 years of experience, Laura has worked across a range of settings with adults facing life transitions, trauma reactions, addiction issues, and compassion fatigue. She emphasizes increasing self-awareness, building practical skills, and supporting realistic behavior changes. Many people come to her when they want to improve coping, reduce distress, or find more balance.
To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a time based on therapist availability. The site uses a cancellable subscription to manage session scheduling and payment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
Coping with natural or human-caused disasterForgivenessGuilt and shameObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
How selected approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions by focusing on what matters rather than fighting every difficult thought. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for worry, panic, obsessions, and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience and preferences, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space to explore concerns and try new habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to match techniques to their goals and comfort level. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan over time so the approach fits daily life and current needs.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports continuing care after a move or during life changes. Licensed professionals will use their clinical tools in the online setting to help track thought patterns and practice new behaviors between sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Laura help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, mood disorders, addictions, relationship and parenting stress, sleep problems, trauma and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a warm, client-centered manner and combines practical strategies from CBT, mindfulness and DBT with a focus on building trust in the relationship.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, coping with loss, and behavior change.
Where is she located and what credential does she hold?
She practices in New York and holds an LCSW credential as listed in her profile.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist scheduling; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.