Therapist profile
Laurie Siegel, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Life Stress
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New York / 080732
- NPI1871095653
- Experience19 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Practical coping skills
About Laurie
Laurie Siegel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 19 years of experience. She has worked since 2003 supporting adults dealing with stress, anxiety, family concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and related life changes.
She approaches sessions with straightforward dialogue. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and builds on existing strengths. Laurie describes therapy as a step-by-step process where clients try out practical changes and talk through what works and what doesn't.
Clinically, she helps people manage common struggles like anger, relationship problems, grief, parenting strain, career stress, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also focuses on specific concerns such as attention differences, attachment struggles, blended family issues, body image, and caregiver stress.
Her practice includes work with people facing major life transitions and complex emotional issues - for example divorce, adoption and foster care challenges, and coping after illness or disaster. Sessions are direct and focused on usable skills rather than jargon.
Clients can expect an approach that prioritizes clear goals, practical coping strategies, and regular review of progress. Laurie aims to help people reduce reactive patterns, clarify choices, and regain a greater sense of control over everyday life.
How sessions work
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Laurie practices evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and problem solving. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior, then practicing alternative responses to reduce reactivity and improve mood. This can help with anger, anxiety, and low mood by giving specific tools to use in triggering situations.Another typical method centers on building practical coping skills and routines. That includes stress-management techniques, communication practice for relationship strain, and steps to handle intense feelings in the moment. These techniques are useful for grief, parenting stress, and life transitions where steady, repeatable actions matter.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laurie will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. She reviews what is working and adjusts the plan together so sessions remain focused and relevant.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to schedule therapy around work, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Ask about available session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick what fits your routine.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship struggles, parenting strain, grief, and related life changes.
What is her approach in therapy?
She uses direct conversation and practical strategies, building on the client's own strengths and testing changes in everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Laurie has 19 years of professional experience, working with adults since 2003 on a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I have sessions over the internet or by phone?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.