- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Practical coping skills
About Laura
Laura Small is an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - practicing in Massachusetts with ten years of clinical experience. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions. Laura's brief summary helps readers know what to expect in first contacts and early sessions.
She draws on several evidence-based techniques to guide conversations and practical exercises. Sessions focus on clear goals, learning skills that reduce anxiety, and improving everyday coping. Laura adapts what she uses to what each person needs rather than following one fixed method.
Her background includes outpatient clinical practice across a variety of presenting concerns. She has worked with people affected by trauma and emotional abuse, and with those managing chronic health conditions, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care histories, and attachment-related issues. That range informs how she plans interventions and homework between sessions.
In session she uses talking, simple behavioral experiments, and thought-challenging exercises. She explains techniques in plain language and checks in often about progress. Conversations aim to be practical and focused on what helps reduce avoidance and build confidence in social situations.
Clients are asked to set a goal early on and to try small steps between meetings. Progress is reviewed regularly so plans can be changed when something is not working. The emphasis is on steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Laura uses evidence-based techniques described plainly in sessions. Cognitive-behavioral methods focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments, which helps with anxiety and low mood. Humanistic-informed approaches emphasize clear, respectful conversation to explore values, goals, and personal strengths, useful for grief and life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options and adjust methods based on the client's goals, needs, and how they respond to different exercises. That collaboration helps decide which techniques to try first and what to practice between meetings.
The therapist's original profile did not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Phone or lower-bandwidth options can work when video is difficult, and shorter sessions can fit a lunch break or evening routine. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling and for practicing skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as attachment issues and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is interactive and practical, using conversation, skill practice, and check-ins to track progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in outpatient clinical practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - based in Massachusetts.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.