- Stress and anxiety
- Substance use
- Trauma support
About Laura
Laura Duffy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with nine years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, LGBT concerns, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, life changes, and ADHD. She also focuses on codependency, substance use concerns, impulsivity, isolation, and related areas.
She has worked in community agencies and hospital programs across a range of treatment settings. Her background includes inpatient and outpatient care, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Partial Hospitalization, and medication-assisted treatment modalities. That experience informs how she supports people facing both substance use and mental health challenges.
Her style centers on a person-centered, collaborative approach. She treats people as experts on their own lives and helps them set clear, measurable goals. Sessions typically involve talking through immediate concerns, identifying steps that feel doable, and checking progress together.
Laura also brings experience with trauma and with severe and persistent mental illness, including bipolar disorder and personality disorders. She has coordinated crisis interventions and worked with co-occurring conditions, so she is familiar with practical supports and levels of care people may need.
People who choose her can expect straightforward, goal-focused conversations. Her work addresses concrete issues such as quitting smoking or vaping, reducing substance use, managing panic attacks, coping with loss, and rebuilding self-worth. To start, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what they say, and helps them clarify goals. This approach can help when someone is figuring out identity, relationships, or life direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking and build different habits. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, low mood, and coping with life changes.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling interpersonal conflicts. It can be useful for impulsivity, anger, and mood instability.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made based on what helps most.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into study, work, or busy schedules. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from a quieter setting or while taking a break between commitments. Licensed professionals can discuss practical arrangements and recommend an approach that fits daily life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, self-esteem issues, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns such as codependency and isolation.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centered and collaborative. She helps people set measurable goals and adjusts plans based on progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in community and hospital settings across inpatient, outpatient, IOP, and partial hospitalization levels of care.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients from other countries?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.