- Stress and anxiety
- Family conflict
- Parenting support
About Laurel
Laurel Stephens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Referred (LCSW-R) licensed in New York with 20 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression, and also focuses on social anxiety and phobia among other concerns.
Laurel listens to what each person brings and treats them with respect and sensitivity. She views clients as the experts on their own thoughts and feelings and combines that knowledge with her clinical experience to set workable goals. Sessions focus on clear steps and practical conversation rather than jargon.
Her background spans two decades of practice in New York settings where she supported people dealing with separation, blended family issues, and the stresses of parenting. She has worked with those navigating grief, guilt and shame, and the aftermath of trauma. That experience shapes how she plans treatment and structures sessions.
In sessions she discusses options plainly and helps people choose approaches that match their situation. Typical topics include managing mood symptoms, addressing post-traumatic stress, coping with isolation or loneliness, and planning for life transitions like pregnancy or divorce. She also helps young adults with early adult stresses and finding purpose.
Laurel asks clients to set goals together and checks progress as therapy continues. Fees vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients use the See online therapy options button and complete a short questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How evidence-based methods are used online
Laurel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in straightforward ways. For example, one approach focuses on practical skills to manage anxious thoughts and reactions, helping people notice triggers and try different coping steps. Another approach targets trauma-related symptoms by helping people process difficult memories and build safer, more manageable responses to reminders.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will review options with each person and decide together which methods fit that person's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning continues as progress is reviewed over time.
The original profile does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people join from familiar surroundings and use video or phone according to what suits them best.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
What is her approach in sessions?
She treats clients as experts on their own experience and combines that with her clinical knowledge. Conversations focus on setting clear goals and practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience in New York. That history includes work with trauma, mood concerns, and family-related challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW-R credential and is licensed in New York. Her practice is based in New York.
Can I book sessions in other languages or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Fees vary with location and are managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.