Therapist profile
Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim, NY Psychologist 014101
NY Psychologist - Parenting and Career concerns
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About Laura
Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim is a New York State psychologist (NY Psychologist 014101) with 30 years of experience. She sees adults in New York and works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, relationship strain, career questions, depression, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD.
Dr. Kaplan-Naim uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She helps people break down tasks, practice relaxation and mindfulness, and build time management and executive functioning skills. Conversations focus on small, achievable steps that support work and school goals.
Her background includes a PhD in Psychology from Fordham University and a post-doctoral degree in Speech and Language Pathology from Columbia University. That combination shapes how she notices language and learning factors that affect job and school performance.
She often works with adults who face reading or language-based challenges, as well as those with more significant learning disorders. She addresses the anxiety and self-doubt that can come with applying for jobs, staying employed, or returning to study.
Sessions typically include practical coaching on organization and executive function. She teaches relaxation and mindfulness techniques to reduce anxiety and help people focus on the tasks at hand. The work is collaborative and geared toward clear steps toward a client’s goals.
Additional areas she pays attention to include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, cancer-related stress, autism and Asperger Syndrome, isolation and loneliness, social anxiety, women’s issues, and workplace difficulties.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Kaplan-Naim uses client-centered methods that focus on the person’s own goals and perspectives. That approach means sessions tend to begin by listening to what matters most, then organizing next steps together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and add small behavioral experiments and skills that reduce anxiety and improve task completion. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) ideas help name and work with feelings that affect important relationships and motivation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss different methods with each person and decide together which strategies fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are common as priorities change.
The practical benefits of remote work can include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week, shorter check-ins when needed, and being able to practice skills in everyday settings. Confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on skills like time management, relaxation, and clear steps to address school or work tasks.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, relationship strain, career issues, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, and related problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
She draws on client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused ideas, mindfulness, and solution-focused tools to set practical goals and reduce anxiety.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience working in both public and private settings, including work with adults who have reading or language-based difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a New York State psychologist (NY Psychologist 014101) and practices from New York.
Can she see clients who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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