- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered work
- Solution-focused methods
About Laurie
Laurie Coppa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 24 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting strain, career questions, and compassion fatigue. Laurie speaks plainly and focuses on helping people name and express difficult feelings so they no longer feel invisible.
She has worked in many settings including inpatient psychiatric units, hospital medical units, neonatal intensive care, residential programs for adolescents, and with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. That variety shaped her practical view of how life systems can both help and complicate recovery.
Laurie describes herself as an interactive therapist who uses solution-focused skills alongside greater attention to feelings. She often returns to ideas about self-love and why that matters for change. In sessions she reflects back what clients say and helps uncover obstacles that keep people from living as they want.
Her style is direct and conversational. She prefers clear back-and-forth dialogue so clients can get a sense of who she is and be heard in the moment. Laurie encourages regular sessions, weekly or biweekly, to support lasting change.
Laurie lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) among the approaches she uses, together with client-centered, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing methods. If you value straightforward conversation about feelings and patterns, she may be a good match.
How Laurie’s approaches work online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name core emotions and attachment patterns. In practice this means identifying recurring interaction patterns and working to shift how feelings are expressed so relationships and self-understanding change.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says. The therapist follows the client's lead, helps clarify feelings, and supports the client's own problem solving and insight.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and introduces small experiments and skills to change them. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Choosing the right approach is usually collaborative. Laurie will talk with a client about goals, habits, and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit those needs. She adapts her way of working based on feedback and what seems to produce real movement.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when useful, and reduce the need for travel time. Many clients find that video or phone sessions let conversations happen in the moment and support steady progress without large disruptions to daily life.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting strain, career questions, compassion fatigue, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an interactive, plain-speaking approach that emphasizes naming and expressing feelings and practical problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience working in inpatient units, hospitals, neonatal intensive care, residential programs, and with survivors of assault and domestic violence.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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