- Anxiety and stress
- Social anxiety support
- CBT and ACT methods
About Laura
Laura Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in New Jersey with 25 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and grief. She also lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to what feels most urgent and helps people build skills to manage overwhelming moments. Sessions can include talking through thoughts, practicing coping strategies, and planning small steps forward.
Her background includes long experience using cognitive and emotion-focused methods. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and actions. She also uses Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused approaches to explore feelings and strengthen emotional awareness.
People often come for help with panic, obsessive thoughts, body image, relationship pain, or big life changes. She also supports work on sleep, eating concerns, anger, and self-esteem. Practical tools and short-term skill building are common parts of her work.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and gradual progress. Laura encourages people to try small behavioral steps between sessions and checks in on what works. Her practice emphasizes steady, understandable methods that fit a person’s everyday life.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Laura commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT involves noticing and testing unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with panic, social anxiety, and sleep or eating concerns. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and committing to small actions that matter, which can be useful when life changes feel overwhelming.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they decide which methods to use and how to adapt them over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday, use shorter check-ins around work, or choose a session that does not require travel. Licensed professionals can help plan how to practice new skills between meetings so therapy fits into daily life without promising a specific outcome.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to social anxiety?
She lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas and also works with panic disorder, panic attacks, and related anxiety concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of practical approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused methods to work through emotions and behavior.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in New Jersey and holds the LPC credential listed as NJ LPC.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.