- stress and anxiety
- family and relationships
- practical coping skills
About Laurie
Laurie Siegel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 19 years of professional experience. She has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, family concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and related challenges such as ADHD and grief. Laurie frames clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on practical steps forward.
Her style centers on listening and identifying strengths clients already have. She asks clear questions and helps people break problems into manageable parts. Sessions tend to focus on real-life changes rather than abstract theory.
Laurie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and mood concerns. She also helps with life transitions like career shifts, parenting strain, adoption and foster care issues, and coping after separation or loss. Her work includes attention to communication problems, control issues, and body image or eating-related struggles.
People who want direct, down-to-earth support often find this approach useful. Laurie aims to help people develop practical skills for handling social stressors, anger, and the demands of caregiving. She also assists those navigating identity and LGBT-related concerns and managing symptoms tied to bipolar disorder.
Sessions are offered in English from her New York practice. Prospective clients who prefer to start by describing their immediate concerns will find an invitation to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Laurie works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and practical change. One common approach is behavioral strategies that help people test new actions and build confidence step by step; these are useful for social anxiety, avoidance, and everyday stress. Another frequent element is problem-solving and coping skills training, which breaks down overwhelming issues into concrete next steps and short practice tasks between sessions.Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. Laurie will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try first, and adjustments are made based on progress and feedback.
The site biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day by removing travel time and allowing appointments from a quiet, uninterrupted slot. They also let people have shorter check-ins when needed or schedule sessions around work and caregiving responsibilities. Ask about session length and technical needs when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your routine.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, family and relationship issues, and related areas like ADHD, grief, and trauma.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on listening, identifying strengths, and practical steps clients can take between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Laurie has 19 years of professional work experience as a social worker.
What credential and location information should I know?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and works from a New York practice.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.