- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- CBT and psychodynamic
About Laura
Laura Small is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - based in Massachusetts with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. She also supports concerns linked to abandonment, attachment, adoption and foster care, aging, chronic illness, and caregiver strain.
Her sessions use straightforward conversation and active collaboration. She blends elements from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive approaches. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thinking, explore personal values, and understand how past relationships affect current behavior.
People meet to talk through specific problems like work stress, feeling behind after school, relationship rough patches, or changes after a loss. Sessions often focus on practical coping skills, clearer communication, and steps to manage mood and anxiety. The therapist does not rely on labels and aims to treat each person with respect and sensitivity.
Over a series of sessions Laura will adjust what she does based on how someone responds. She combines short-term strategies for immediate relief with longer exploration when that seems useful. Her style is interactive and conversational rather than lecture-based.
To begin, prospective clients use the site button to view online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions are provided through a cancelable subscription model.
Therapeutic methods and how online sessions fit
Laura blends cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic ideas into straightforward work. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and building coping skills for anxiety or depression. Psychodynamic ideas help people see how past relationships and early patterns affect current feelings and reactions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of therapy. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. This is a collaborative process that may shift as someone makes progress or encounters new issues.
The original biography did not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a workday break or avoiding travel time for regular appointments. They can also help people keep continuity of care when schedules or locations change. Discuss scheduling and session length with the therapist when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions fit into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. The profile also lists areas like attachment, adoption and foster care, chronic illness, and caregiver strain.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and conversational. She mixes practical skill-building with longer discussion when needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience in clinical practice working with a range of symptoms and life concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC (licensed mental health counselor) practicing in Massachusetts.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking via the See online therapy options button.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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