- Evidence-based methods
- Focus on communication
- Builds self-compassion
About Laurel
Laurel Dietterle is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She focuses on practical changes that make day-to-day life easier and clearer. Laurel emphasizes listening first, then building a plan that fits each person's needs.
She begins by asking what brought someone to therapy and what would feel meaningful. Common goals include improving self-esteem, handling relationship problems, and noticing patterns that get in the way. Sessions often focus on communication skills, building self-compassion, and concrete coping strategies.
Laurel uses evidence-based techniques to tailor the work to each person. She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts, Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation, and Internal Family Systems to notice inner parts and patterns. Those methods help when facing anxiety, codependency, abandonment concerns, or persistent guilt and shame.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Laurel values honesty and respects each person's beliefs and values as the work moves forward. She aims to help people develop resilience and clear steps they can try between sessions.
Taking a first step can feel hard, and Laurel frames therapy as a joint effort. She invites people to explore what they want to change and to try practical tools aimed at lasting shifts.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Laurel commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns that fuel worry and low mood. This approach breaks problems into manageable steps and teaches specific skills for day-to-day life.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills, which can be useful for intense feelings and relationship conflicts. Internal Family Systems ideas help people notice different parts of themselves and how those parts relate, which can uncover patterns like people-pleasing or avoidance.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Laurel begins by understanding your goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together you will try methods and adjust them based on what helps, so the plan reflects your needs rather than a fixed protocol.
If you are interested in online therapy, please confirm the session formats offered before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy fits into a lunch break or a quieter part of the day. Laurel will help identify how best to structure sessions so they match your life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laurel help with?
She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns, communication and control problems, and related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and compassionate. Sessions aim to listen first, set clear goals, and practice skills people can use between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
She has six years of clinical experience working with people who face anxiety, depression, burnout, and relationship difficulties. That experience shapes a practical, results-focused way of working.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices from New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How is cost 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 therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then 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.