Laura Brown is a licensed social worker who helps people facing low self esteem, parenting stress, career uncertainty, and major life changes. She frames the first step toward change as a brave choice and offers steady support as people begin to look for different ways forward.
Laura views each person as the expert on their own life. She listens without judgment and focuses on strengths people already have. Sessions are practical and grounded, aimed at finding small, do-able shifts that add up over time.
Her background includes many years working across mental health settings, and she brings 16 years of clinical experience to her practice. Laura uses a mix of approaches to suit different needs, drawing on ways of thinking that help people reframe problems and try new behaviors.
Common concerns she addresses include compassion fatigue, feeling isolated, family-of-origin issues, and the stress of caregiving. She also works with people facing divorce or separation, blended family challenges, fertility-related strain, and the mental toll that first responders sometimes carry.
In sessions Laura blends practical tools with open conversation. She may use strategies that challenge unhelpful thinking, explore life meaning and choices, or help people tell their story in a different way. Her goal is to help people build confidence, improve communication, and find clearer direction in work and life.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, reflecting, and following the person's lead to build trust and clarity. It helps when someone wants a space to talk things through and discover their own next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying concrete behavior changes to reduce distress and improve coping. It is useful for managing low self esteem, anxiety about work, and patterns that hold people back.
Choosing an approach is part of the therapeutic work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process can include trying an idea for a few sessions and adjusting what feels most helpful.
If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Many people find online appointments easier to fit around parenting, work, or caregiving duties, and some formats allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist about what would fit into your daily routine and what practical adjustments might make sessions more useful.
New York, Rhode Island, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Vermont
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laura commonly help with?
She helps with self esteem and parenting challenges, as well as career questions and coping with major life changes. Compassion fatigue, caregiving stress, and family-related problems are also areas she addresses.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is listening first and working collaboratively to find practical next steps. Sessions focus on strengths, clear goals, and small actions that people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience. Her background includes work across a range of mental health settings.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She holds LICSW, LCSW, and CSW credentials and practices from New York. These are the credentials listed for her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.