- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT methods
- Skills for emotion regulation
About Laura
Laura Thompson is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues such as depression and ADHD. She also addresses eating and sleeping problems, addictions, anger, and self-esteem struggles.
Her practice is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on naming emotions and patterns that cause repeated pain. She uses concrete techniques from several therapy styles to help people notice what gets in the way of feeling better and try different ways of responding.
Laura draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how emotions and attachment needs shape close connections. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients change behavior and live by chosen values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered when people need tools for emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
Her work often includes practical steps such as tracking patterns between thoughts, feelings, and actions, practicing new ways to speak about hard emotions, and learning skills for managing anxiety and panic. Sessions can also address body image, relationship betrayals, and recovery after domestic violence.
People who reach out can expect clear explanations of methods and simple behavioral practices to try between sessions. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first meeting to discuss goals and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming difficult emotions and attachment needs that shape how people relate. Online sessions using EFT can help people notice interaction patterns and practice new ways of expressing feelings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify values and accept hard feelings while taking committed action toward what matters. Online ACT work often mixes short exercises, values clarification, and homework to build consistent habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In remote sessions CBT typically uses behavioral experiments and thought records to test unhelpful beliefs and try new actions.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk through goals, try methods that fit the concern, and adjust as needed based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together whether to emphasize emotion-focused work, behavioral strategies, or skills training.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many clients find online work useful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make it easier to schedule short check-ins or longer sessions when needed. Online sessions also let therapists assign brief practice tasks between meetings and review progress together during appointments.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, and related issues such as eating and sleeping problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with ACT, CBT, and DBT skills, using talk and practical exercises to change patterns and manage strong emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, credentialed in New Jersey and practicing there.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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