- Attachment-informed
- Skill focused
- Collaborative care
About Laura
Laura Phillips is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience supporting people through hard emotional moments. She practices in New York and focuses on clear, practical help rather than jargon. Laura listens first, then helps clients find small steps that make daily life more manageable.
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, and addiction. Laura also addresses parenting strain, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career pressures, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. The profile notes an interest in issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, codependency, and family of origin problems.
Her style blends attachment-based ideas with client-centered conversation and cognitive behavioral tools. She uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns and try different choices. Sessions tend to focus on what the person wants to change and small, workable steps toward that goal.
People who prefer straightforward language and practical skills often fit well with her approach. She tends to break down complex problems into manageable pieces and support clients as they test new behaviors. The tone in session is collaborative and nonjudgmental.
Laura aims to help people build better communication, manage intense emotions, and regain energy for daily life. She supports work on intimacy-related issues, grief, coping with life changes, and commitment or control concerns. If you want to explore whether she is a good match, follow the platform process to start a brief intake and scheduling.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. In plain terms, this approach helps people notice how they connect and react in close relationships and try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going; it helps people test new actions and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches noticing moment-to-moment experience and building simple habits to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and try strategies that fit your needs and preferences. That process is collaborative - you and the therapist review what helps and adjust the plan as you go.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use audio-only options when video is not convenient or choose sessions that match their daily schedule. Ask about available formats during the matching and scheduling steps.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, addiction, grief, and many life changes. Additional focuses include codependency, parenting strain, adoption and foster care issues, and family of origin concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She blends attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people try new ways of coping.
What is her background and experience?
She has 17 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker. That experience includes supporting people through trauma, relationship problems, work stress, and major life transitions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided through the platform during the signup process.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The platform then connects you and you can arrange your first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.