Lauren Petrocelli, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 8 years in practice

Lauren Petrocelli is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 092082 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1831349125 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About Lauren

Lauren Petrocelli is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York. She blends practical, problem-focused methods with mindfulness to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Lauren speaks plainly and aims to make first steps feel manageable for someone who is nervous or unsure.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are offered to reduce overwhelm and improve focus in day-to-day life.

Background and approach

Solution-Focused Therapy helps set small, measurable goals so progress is clear and realistic. Lauren has eight years of experience working with people adjusting to chronic health conditions and disabilities. That background informs how she adapts sessions to fit energy levels, cognitive needs, and physical challenges.

She also supports people facing grief, relationship strain, career stress, sleep trouble, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are conversational and collaborative. She helps people clarify what matters most, practice small changes, and track what works between meetings.

The emphasis is on usable tools rather than long lectures. Lauren aims to make therapy accessible and nonjudgmental. She encourages parents and individuals who feel stuck to reach out and explore whether her style fits their needs.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and she offers steady support as people try new ways of coping and living.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Lauren lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Cancer
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Intellectual disability
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Traumatic brain injury
Visually impaired
Young adult issues

Approaches Lauren names

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Online support

How Cognitive Behavioral and Mindful Work Translate Online

Lauren commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, which translates well to online sessions through structured exercises and between-session practice. Mindfulness Therapy is offered to teach short, practical exercises that calm the body and improve attention during stressful moments. Solution-Focused Therapy helps people pick small, concrete goals and track progress week to week.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then try approaches that fit the person’s daily life. Adjustments are made as needed, and clients are invited to give feedback so work stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect. Video calls let for face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets, phone sessions can be easier when video isn’t possible, and live chat or text-based messaging allow quick check-ins and shorter exchanges between sessions. These options help fit therapy into busy days, manage energy during chronic illness, and keep work focused on practical changes.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Lauren address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship strain, sleep problems, anger, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is practical and collaborative, using clear tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to set small goals and try new behaviors.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience working with people, including those living with disabilities and chronic health conditions.

Where is she licensed and based?

Lauren is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, and practices in New York.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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