- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment work
- CBT and mindfulness
About Laura
Laura Phillips is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and life changes. Laura also supports people dealing with addiction, grief, parenting strain, sleep issues, anger, self-esteem questions, career uncertainty, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Her style is straightforward and person-focused. She listens to what matters most, then helps people name goals and take practical steps. Sessions include talking through relationship patterns, learning skills to manage mood and anxiety, and planning small changes that fit daily life.
Laura draws on attachment-based and client-centered ideas to understand how early relationships shape current patterns. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Motivational interviewing and mindfulness practices help with changing habits and staying present when emotions feel overwhelming.
People come to her for work around abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, control or dependent personality traits, and separation or divorce. She also addresses family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, and intimacy-related struggles.
Sessions are offered in English from her New York practice. Laura notes that cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions use conversation to map those patterns, notice triggers, and try different ways of relating that feel more helpful. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and supporting a person's own pace; in online sessions this looks like reflective conversation and checking in about what feels most useful in the moment.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people spot thinking traps and test new behaviors. Practically, this can mean setting small experiments between sessions, practicing coping skills in daily life, and reviewing what worked and what did not in the next meeting. Mindfulness techniques are often paired with CBT to help manage intense emotions and improve sleep and focus.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide whether attachment-focused exploration, CBT skills, motivational interviewing, or a blend fits best based on the client's goals and preferences.
The therapist's exact online session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Phone-only meetings can be useful when bandwidth or camera use is limited, while video sessions support face-to-face interaction and skill practice.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties, plus issues like addiction, grief, parenting and career uncertainty.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She helps people name immediate goals, then uses practical techniques such as cognitive behavioral exercises and motivational interviewing to try small changes that clarify direction.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life transition issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.