- 19 years experience
- Focus on everyday habits
- NY licensed LCSW
About Laurie
Laurie Siegel is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of practice in New York. She has spent nearly two decades helping people navigate stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and relationship strain. Laurie approaches each person with respect and a belief that they know their own story best.
She focuses on everyday challenges like motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Laurie also supports people through parenting strains, grief, trauma and abuse, and major life transitions. Her background includes work with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and issues related to identity and LGBT experiences.
Laurie listens for strengths and builds on what is already working in a person’s life. Sessions tend to be straightforward, with an emphasis on practical steps and clearer thinking. She aims to make the work feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
Clients can expect a collaborative tone where goals are set together. Laurie encourages small, sustainable changes that fit into daily routines. She also pays attention to how family dynamics, attachment history, and past losses shape current behavior.
Over the years she has supported people dealing with relationship conflict, career stress, body image concerns, caregiver burnout, and recovery after separation or domestic violence. Laurie invites people who want steady, skill-focused support to consider working with her.
She focuses on everyday challenges like motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Laurie also supports people through parenting strains, grief, trauma and abuse, and major life transitions. Her background includes work with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and issues related to identity and LGBT experiences.
Laurie listens for strengths and builds on what is already working in a person’s life. Sessions tend to be straightforward, with an emphasis on practical steps and clearer thinking. She aims to make the work feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
Clients can expect a collaborative tone where goals are set together. Laurie encourages small, sustainable changes that fit into daily routines. She also pays attention to how family dynamics, attachment history, and past losses shape current behavior.
Over the years she has supported people dealing with relationship conflict, career stress, body image concerns, caregiver burnout, and recovery after separation or domestic violence. Laurie invites people who want steady, skill-focused support to consider working with her.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Approaches that help with thoughts and everyday habits
Laurie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address thinking patterns and daily routines that affect mood and functioning. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps people pause, reframe negative thinking, and try different responses.Another approach emphasizes building small daily habits and practical coping skills. This involves breaking larger problems into manageable steps, practicing new behaviors in everyday situations, and tracking progress over time. It can be helpful for motivation, stress, and managing symptoms tied to ADHD or mood changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laurie collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She will adjust strategies as the relationship and treatment goals evolve.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and focus so therapy fits practical needs and everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laurie commonly address?
Laurie works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, collaborative approach that highlights strengths and small steps. Sessions focus on clearer thinking and everyday habits that support change.
How much experience does she bring?
Laurie has 19 years of professional experience as a social worker helping people with a wide range of life and mental health concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
Laurie holds an LCSW credential and practices from New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.