- Warm and interactive
- Problem solving focus
- Short term goals
About Laura
Laura Small is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and the day-to-day strain of life changes. She also addresses concerns related to codependency, attachment, and communication problems. Her style is warm and interactive, and she aims to treat each person with respect and sensitivity.
She brings about 10 years of clinical experience to her work. Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical steps that fit into everyday life. Laura avoids stigmatizing labels and tailors conversations so they match each person’s situation and goals.
Her approach blends cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive techniques. That mix lets her combine problem-solving tools with attention to feelings and past patterns. She adapts methods to meet what the client needs in the moment.
Clients can expect a therapist who listens, asks clear questions, and suggests exercises to try between sessions. The emphasis is on small, achievable changes rather than quick fixes. Laura encourages people to set realistic goals and to track progress together.
She describes therapy as a teamwork process. If someone is ready to make a change, she offers support and practical guidance while respecting their pace. The focus is on building skills that help with everyday challenges and relationships.
Evidence-based approaches and online therapy
Laura blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with humanistic and psychodynamic ideas. Cognitive-behavioral work focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Humanistic elements emphasize listening, acceptance, and supporting your own goals, which can help with self-esteem and life transitions.Psychodynamic-informed work looks at patterns that began in earlier relationships and notices how they show up now. That can be useful for attachment concerns, codependency, and repeating relationship patterns. These descriptions are meant to explain what each approach involves and what it often helps with in simple terms.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking what is helpful and shifting course when needed.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about which session arrangements best fit your schedule and communication preferences.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Laura help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She also addresses issues such as codependency, attachment concerns, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive. She listens carefully, tailors dialogue to each person, and focuses on practical strategies you can use between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has about 10 years of experience in clinical practice. That background includes work with trauma, emotional abuse, and a range of mood and anxiety concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, MA LMHC, practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment organized?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.