- 30 years experience
- New York LCSW
- Codependency focus
About Laura
Laura Amor is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience based in New York. She approaches work with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She encourages people who are nervous about reaching out and offers steady support through life changes.
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and low self-esteem. Codependency and caregiver stress are included among the issues she addresses, along with life-purpose questions and transitions. Sessions are meant to fit each person's situation rather than follow a one-size-fits-all plan.
Her style blends listening with practical steps. She uses Client-Centered techniques to follow what matters most to the person in front of her. Cognitive Behavioral tools are offered when thinking and behavior patterns are getting in the way of day-to-day life.
Emotionally-Focused ideas and psychodynamic perspective can help unpack relationship patterns and long-standing emotional themes. Mindfulness practices are used to build calm and focus when stress or anxiety feels overwhelming. Together these approaches aim to make daily life more manageable.
She tailors conversation and the treatment plan to each person’s goals. The focus is on small, realistic changes and clearer ways of relating to others and to oneself. Laura aims to be a steady presence while people take the steps they choose toward a more fulfilling life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. In practice this means the therapist reflects concerns back, asks clarifying questions, and helps the person set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions influence feelings and introduces manageable exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name emotions in relationships so they can change difficult interaction cycles.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, routines, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That collaborative process means approaches can be adjusted over time as needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten commute time, or choose sessions that feel less demanding on energy. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and for using mindfulness or CBT exercises between meetings to reinforce progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Laura address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem challenges, and coping with life changes. Codependency and caregiver stress are also listed among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach combines listening with practical tools. She adapts between Client-Centered, CBT, Emotionally-Focused, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas depending on what a person needs.
What is her background and experience?
She has 30 years of professional experience and has worked in New York. The biography emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a supportive stance.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or online meetings are offered.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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