Therapist profile
Laura Powers, LCSW
LCSW specializing in mood and family concerns
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- CBT methods
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- DBT skills
About Laura
Laura Powers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 14 years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief, parenting concerns, relationship difficulties, and mood disorders. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage symptoms and daily strain so people can function better at home and work.
She uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. That can include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to shift unhelpful thinking, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to clarify values and take meaningful action, and Client-Centered work to keep the conversation grounded in the person’s experience. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas when they fit the problem.
In sessions she focuses on building trust and increasing self-awareness. Conversations are straightforward and practical. People talk through what’s causing strain and practice tools they can use between meetings.
She helps with a wide range of concerns beyond common mood issues, including parenting stress, coping after loss, addictions, trauma-related symptoms, postpartum depression, obsessive thoughts, panic, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with the effects of disasters and with feelings of guilt or shame.
Work is aimed at small, manageable changes. That might mean learning breathing and grounding skills, testing new ways of communicating, or trying behavioral experiments to see what helps. Clients begin by describing what matters to them and then pick a few realistic steps to try before the next session.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, practical steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and parenting stress by focusing on actions that matter rather than only on reducing symptoms.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. In plain terms, CBT helps people test unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and track what changes. That approach is often useful for panic, obsessive thoughts, depression, and social anxiety.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person’s own goals guide the work. It supports clearer self-awareness and helps people decide which practical steps to try next.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration means adjusting techniques as needed and focusing on realistic goals for home life and parenting demands.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking. Practically, working with a licensed professional online can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit around work, childcare, or caregiving. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that do not require being on camera, which can make it simpler to keep therapy consistent with day-to-day life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship issues, mood disorders, addictions, trauma, and related concerns such as postpartum depression and panic.
What is her general therapy style?
She combines person-centered conversation with structured techniques like CBT, ACT, and DBT skills. The focus is on practical tools and clearer self-understanding.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in clinical settings and with adults facing mood, stress, and parenting challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session formats arranged?
The original profile did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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