- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Relationship concerns
About Laura
Laura Messina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with 15 years of experience. She helps people address stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression.
In sessions she focuses on clear conversation and practical steps. She invites people to say what feels hard and notices patterns that keep problems repeating. Sessions are meant for straightforward talk, planning small changes, and testing what works in day-to-day life.
She also addresses related concerns such as caregiver stress, communication difficulties, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, midlife questions, money problems, and workplace stress. Issues like panic attacks, mood problems, and post-traumatic stress are part of her caseload when people bring them up.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration. She listens to how a problem shows up and helps clients try concrete strategies to reduce distress and improve functioning. That might include practicing new ways of managing anxiety or changing unhelpful behaviors.
People who find social settings, performance situations, or speaking up difficult can bring those struggles into sessions. The therapist guides step-by-step that work toward clearer thinking and steadier behavior. To start, the site process asks for a short questionnaire and then schedules a first meeting.
How her approaches fit with online therapy
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques typically involve focused methods such as behavioral skills training and trauma-informed care. Behavioral skills work teaches simple, practical tools to manage anxiety and panic - breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. Trauma-informed care pays attention to how past harm affects current behavior and emotion and uses pacing and stabilization before trying more challenging work.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what the client prefers and what helps. This collaborative process means techniques are tested and changed as needed rather than fixed from the start.
Confirm session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow quicker check-ins when problems flare, and reduce travel time. Different formats can also change how sessions feel - for example, phone check-ins can be shorter and require less bandwidth, while video sessions let the therapist and client see nonverbal reactions. Ask about current session options when scheduling so practical arrangements match everyday needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression, plus related issues such as caregiver stress, panic attacks, loneliness, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her style in therapy sessions?
Sessions focus on direct conversation and practical steps. She helps people notice patterns, practice new behaviors, and test what improves daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices with those credential details.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.