- Anxiety management
- Relationship support
- Life transitions
About Laura
Laura Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, family problems, trauma and grief, and a range of life changes including young adult issues.
She helps people who are dealing with panic, social anxiety, low self-esteem, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder. She also addresses addictions, sleep and eating difficulties, and intimacy-related challenges. The practice lists additional focus areas like body image, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and veteran and armed forces issues.
Her sessions use practical, evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She also draws on Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to guide conversations and emotional work.
Laura’s style is straightforward and collaborative. Clients can expect to talk through current problems, learn skills to manage distress, and practice ways to change unhelpful patterns. She pays attention to real-life pressures young adults often face, like leaving home, career starts, and relationship shifts.
Over her career she has supported people through grief, trauma recovery, and transitions. Prospective clients who want to begin are asked to use the site process to match and schedule a first session. Sessions and details vary by location and subscription options.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-based action. It helps people carry on with meaningful activities even when uncomfortable feelings appear. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) includes skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit best based on current concerns, goals, and personal preferences. This collaborative planning may shift as issues change or new skills are needed.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Video or phone conversations can be useful tools for practicing skills between sessions and for maintaining continuity during life transitions.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and grief, addictions, relationship and family problems, and young adult issues among others.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, evidence-based approaches and keeps sessions collaborative and skills-focused. Conversations often include learning coping techniques and testing new ways to respond to problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience as a practicing counselor in New Jersey.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Can non-US or international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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