- Addictions support
- Trauma care
- Self esteem work
About Laurie
Laurie Tucker is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with eight years of professional experience. She focuses on practical help for people dealing with addictions, trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Laurie aims to meet people where they are and support steady, realistic change.
She uses a conversational, respectful style and adapts sessions to each person’s needs. That means talking through goals, weighing options, and trying different ways to manage symptoms until something fits. Laurie emphasizes motivation and building confidence so clients feel more able to face challenges.
Her work includes addressing a wide range of concerns such as depression, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, panic and phobias, and process addictions like gambling or problematic sexual behaviors. She also helps people with family of origin issues, codependency, communication problems, and the aftermath of domestic violence.
Laurie draws on several approaches to guide treatment. She blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational interviewing is used to strengthen commitment to change, while psychodynamic and trauma-focused ideas help make sense of past patterns that keep showing up.
Sessions are shaped around each person’s pace and goals. Laurie describes therapy as a collaborative effort where small steps can lead to meaningful differences over time. She invites anyone ready to begin the work to take that first step toward a more manageable, balanced life.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Laurie integrates client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people clarify goals, identify unhelpful thoughts, and try practical steps to change behavior. Client-centered work focuses on listening and adapting to the person's pace, while CBT gives concrete tools for anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors.She also uses motivational interviewing to strengthen a person’s own reasons for change. This approach is helpful when someone feels stuck or unsure about taking action because it builds commitment in small, manageable steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the early work in therapy. Laurie will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, history, and preferences. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan over time rather than sticking to one fixed method.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue work during transitions or while managing ongoing commitments, and Laurie will discuss practical scheduling and format choices when you begin.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laurie commonly address?
Laurie helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar issues, ADHD, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is Laurie’s therapeutic style like?
She uses a respectful, conversational approach and tailors sessions to each person’s needs, focusing on motivation, problem-solving, and building confidence.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Laurie has eight years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds an LCSW license in New York and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Laurie?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use 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.