- Stress and anxiety
- Career coaching
- Executive functioning
About Laura
Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim is a New York State psychologist (NY Psychologist 014101) with three decades of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, relationship issues, career questions, depression, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing ADHD challenges and those needing coaching for work or school decisions.
Her background includes a PhD in Psychology from Fordham University and a postdoctoral degree in Speech and Language Pathology from Columbia University. She has worked in both public and private settings, supporting adults with learning and language-based difficulties as well as those with more severe learning disorders. Practical strategies for time management and executive functioning are often part of her work.
Sessions typically include skill-building for work and school tasks. She uses relaxation and mindfulness techniques to reduce anxiety and help clients get things done. Laura helps clients break larger goals into manageable steps and practices skills together in session.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy as tools to address emotions and behavior. She collaborates with clients to identify priorities and concrete next steps.
People who want clear strategies for job or school success, better daily routines, or help managing anxiety or grief may find her practical orientation helpful. She works in English and maintains her practice in New York.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Kaplan-Naim commonly combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) elements. EFT focuses on naming and working with emotions to change unhelpful patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s perspective and collaboration in setting goals. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete strategies to change behavior.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. She will review a client's goals, preferences, and daily routines and then suggest which methods to try first. The plan can be adjusted as work proceeds so the approach stays practical and aligned with what the client needs.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy day, save travel time, or allow shorter focused check-ins when needed. Therapists commonly offer work that includes skill practice, relaxation and mindfulness exercises, and stepwise planning - all of which can be adapted to fit into everyday schedules.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, relationships, career issues, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
What therapy approaches does she use?
Her practice uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy as ways to address emotions and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 30 years of clinical experience working in public and private settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a New York State psychologist listed as NY Psychologist 014101 and she practices in New York.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session formats arranged?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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