- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- English and Spanish
About Laura
Laura Munoz-Torres is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with six years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem difficulties. Laura conducts sessions in English and Spanish.
She focuses on practical, down-to-earth conversation and steady planning. Sessions typically include talking through current problems, identifying unhelpful patterns, and trying small, doable steps to see what helps. The aim is to make progress in clear, measurable ways rather than vague promises.
Laura also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce or separation, and feelings of guilt or shame. She offers help around life purpose, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, sexuality, self-love, and issues that affect women. Social anxiety and phobia are among the concerns she lists.
Her approach is collaborative: she and the client set goals and revisit them as work proceeds. She adapts session pace and focus based on what the person needs in the moment, and she adjusts plans when something isn’t working.
Practicalities are part of the process. Laura uses a subscription-based payment system that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site’s online options. She does not accept international clients.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach is behavioral work that involves identifying specific situations that cause anxiety and testing small changes to behavior to see what helps. This can reduce avoidance and build confidence in social settings.Another approach is short-term problem-focused planning that breaks larger issues into manageable tasks. This method helps people address relationship problems, grief, and caregiver stress by setting concrete goals and checking progress each week.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Laura collaborates with clients to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level, and she adjusts strategies when they don’t fit. This helps keep sessions relevant and grounded in what the client actually needs.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and enabling shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people connect from familiar surroundings, which can make trying out new approaches feel more manageable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. Social anxiety and phobia are also listed among her focus areas.
How would she work with someone who feels anxious in social situations?
Sessions focus on clear steps like identifying triggers, testing small behavioral changes, and practicing strategies during and between sessions. The pace is set by the client's comfort and goals.
What is her clinical background?
She has six years of professional experience as a counselor. That experience includes helping people through grief, trauma, relationship change, and caregiver stress.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey and conducts work with clients from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session through the site.