- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused methods
About Laura
Laura Wiseman is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 20 years of experience based in New Jersey. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders, ADHD and social anxiety and phobia among other issues. Her practice focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
She aims to build a straightforward connection at the start. Sessions involve listening, clarifying what matters to the person, and agreeing on small first steps. Laura blends Client-Centered methods with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused work to keep conversations focused and goal-oriented.
In a typical session she helps people notice patterns of thinking and behavior, try new responses, and track what changes. She also uses elements of the Gottman Method when relationship issues are a focus, concentrating on communication skills and specific, teachable practices.
Her background includes substantial clinical experience with depression, anxiety, parenting difficulties, ADHD, and trauma-related concerns. That practical experience informs how she plans sessions and sets short-term goals.
Clients can expect clear explanations of proposed techniques and regular check-ins about progress. Laura describes her role as collaborative - she listens, offers options, and helps choose steps that make sense for daily life. To begin, people complete an intake step and schedule a first session through the site.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy gathers the person's concerns and priorities first, with the therapist following the person's lead and reflecting what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs a calm, listening-based space to sort through social anxiety or relationship worries.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thought and behavior by identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing alternative responses. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood issues, and phobias because it gives concrete skills to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laura will collaborate with each person to select methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is reviewed. This is a shared decision so the plan can change if something does not fit.
If you prefer online care, confirm the session formats available before booking so you know what to expect. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use these same therapeutic methods in virtual sessions to practice skills, review progress, and set small, actionable goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, grief, trauma and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general style in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on understanding what you want to change and taking small steps toward those goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in social work and clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.