Laura Brown, LICSW, LCSW, CSW

Licensed in New York · 16 years in practice

Laura Brown helps people tackle parenting stress, low self-esteem, career shifts, major life changes, and compassion fatigue.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 087062 · expires December 2026
LICSW, Rhode Island: ISW04244 · expires May 2027
LCSW, Oregon: L15716 · expires March 2027
LICSW, Washington: LW 61594673 · expires January 2027
LCSW, Colorado: CSW.09932708 · expires August 2027
LICSW, Vermont: 089.0136868 · expires January 2028
NPI: 1962790790 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 16
Languages: English

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About Laura

Laura Brown helps people tackle parenting stress, low self-esteem, career shifts, major life changes, and compassion fatigue. She focuses on practical steps you can use right away. Her style is straightforward and respectful.

She aims to make the first step feel manageable. Laura brings 16 years of clinical experience to her work and holds LICSW, LCSW, and CSW credentials. She has worked across many mental health settings and draws on that background to match approaches to each person's needs.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with room for reflection and problem solving. In therapy she listens first, then helps identify a few concrete goals. Techniques often come from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral approaches, and she may use narrative or motivational strategies when they fit.

The emphasis is on what will help you feel steadier and more capable between sessions. She also addresses concerns such as blended family challenges, caregiver stress, communication problems, fertility and divorce-related issues, and feeling isolated or stuck in midlife. Laura supports people navigating guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose.

The practical side of her work includes building coping skills, improving communication, and making plans for change. She encourages small, sustainable steps so progress feels realistic. Her tone is warm and direct, aimed at helping people make meaningful changes.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Laura names

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Online support

How her approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. In practice she follows your lead, reflects what matters to you, and helps you name goals that feel achievable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions influence mood and behavior; it helps with low self-esteem, overwhelm, and practical problem solving. Existential Therapy helps people facing big life questions and transitions by examining values, meaning, and choices.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with you about your goals and try approaches that fit your situation. Together you can adjust methods as needed so the work feels useful and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth work and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and messaging allow shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection, and flexibility across a busy schedule. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel demands while maintaining continuity of care.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she commonly address?

She focuses on parenting stress, self-esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, along with related issues like blended family problems and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is conversational and practical. She listens first, then works with you to set small, achievable goals and practice skills between sessions.

What is her clinical background?

She brings 16 years of experience in mental health settings and uses that background to tailor approaches to individual needs.

What credentials and region are listed?

Listed credentials include LICSW, LCSW, and CSW, and the practice is based in New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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