- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Internal Family Systems
About Laurel
Laurel Dietterle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with six years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family concerns, and self-esteem problems. Laurel also addresses related issues such as attachment and abandonment, codependency, dissociation, and eating and food-related concerns.
She begins by asking what brought someone to therapy and what would make sessions meaningful. Early work often targets clearer communication and noticing patterns that get in the way. Sessions may include practical skills to manage strong emotions and steps to improve day-to-day functioning.
Laurel describes her style as collaborative and evidence-based. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to tailor the work to each person. That can mean learning new thinking and behavior strategies, practicing emotional regulation skills, or looking at internal parts and their roles.
Her approach emphasizes honesty about values and life goals. She helps people develop insight and practical tools rather than only talking about problems. This can look like skill practice between sessions, role-playing communication, or mapping patterns that repeat across relationships.
People seeking support in New York can expect direct, focused sessions that balance skill building with exploring personal history. Laurel frames therapy as collaborative problem solving and aims to help clients gain clarity, steadier coping, and better ways to handle everyday stressors.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Laurel commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques, and she also draws on Internal Family Systems ideas. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life practice. It helps with anxiety and low mood by teaching concrete skills to change thinking and behavior.DBT adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These are practical tools for calming down, tolerating distress, and communicating more clearly. Internal Family Systems looks at how different parts of a person relate to each other; it helps people understand inner conflicts and build more cooperation among those parts.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Laurel will collaborate with each client to choose approaches that match their goals and preferences. That process includes checking in about what feels useful and shifting methods as needed.
If you plan to start online, confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel time. Therapists can also assign practice exercises to use between sessions so the work continues in daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laurel commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and self-esteem problems. Additional focuses include attachment issues, codependency, dissociation, and eating-related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her work is collaborative and evidence-based, combining practical skill building with exploration of patterns. Sessions often include exercises to practice between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Laurel has six years of experience as a practicing clinician working with teenagers and adults on mood and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.