- Stress and anxiety
- Career and school skills
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Laura
Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim is a New York State psychologist (NY Psychologist 014101) with 30 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, relationship and career issues, depression, ADHD, and problems that come with major life changes. She also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue and workplace strain.
Her approach combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. She uses practical strategies to reduce anxiety and to help people get tasks done. That includes straightforward relaxation and mindfulness tools that can be practiced between sessions.
Dr. Kaplan-Naim has experience with adults who have language-based difficulties and learning disorders. She helps people build time management and executive functioning skills useful for school and work. She also provides guidance for young adults facing immigration or time abroad and the stress that can bring.
Sessions focus on clear steps and small goals. She talks through motivation, task planning, and how to manage worry so people can move toward their work and study aims. Solution-focused tools are used alongside emotionally-focused work when relationship or communication problems arise.
Her training includes a doctorate in psychology and post-doctoral work in speech and language pathology. That background informs work with reading, language, and learning challenges as they affect employment and education. She favors practical, paced work so progress is measurable and understandable.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can find their own solutions; it helps people clarify goals and feel understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks worries and habits into parts and uses practical exercises to change thinking and behavior, useful for anxiety, depression, and time management. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and support focus for study and work.Finding the right approach is part of the first sessions. The therapist will work together with the client to choose techniques that match their goals, whether that means short solution-focused tasks, CBT exercises, or emotionally-focused conversations about relationships. That choice is reviewed and adjusted as progress is made.
The original biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around classes, shifts, or commutes. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or sessions that rely on audio only if bandwidth is limited. Discuss format preferences during the matching process so practical arrangements match daily routines.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, parenting worries, career and school issues, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses client-centered work combined with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, emotionally-focused and solution-focused methods to build practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience in both public and private settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a New York State psychologist, listed as NY Psychologist 014101, and practices in New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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