Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Laura Brown, LICSW, LCSW, CSW
New York
Licensed social worker - parenting and life changes
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 087062
- Licensed in Rhode Island
- LICSW, licence ISW04244
- Licensed in Oregon
- LCSW, licence L15716
- Licensed in Washington
- LICSW, licence LW 61594673
- Licensed in Colorado
- LCSW, licence CSW.09932708
- Licensed in Vermont
- LICSW, licence 089.0136868
- NPI
- 1962790790
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Laura supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career stress
About Laura
Laura Brown is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 16 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with parenting stress, low self-esteem, career strain, major life changes, and compassion fatigue. Laura focuses on practical steps and clear discussion rather than jargon. She uses straightforward conversation to help people make decisions and cope day to day.
Her approach treats the client as the expert on their life. She leans on Client-Centered principles to listen closely and help uncover strengths. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try small experiments that change behavior.
Laura has worked across many mental health areas and brings that breadth to sessions. She often addresses family of origin issues, blended family challenges, divorce and separation concerns, and caregiver stress. She also helps with forgiveness, guilt and shame, and issues common to first responders.
Sessions are practical and goal oriented. Conversations may include examining patterns, testing new strategies, and reframing problems so they feel more manageable. She can help people clarify priorities around work, parenting, and relationships while attending to emotional needs.
Clients can expect a direct and steady presence focused on next steps. Laura asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps people choose actions that fit their life. The process is collaborative and aimed at improving daily functioning and decision making.
BHow sessions work
How Laura uses therapy approaches in online work
Laura draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen carefully and help clients name their strengths and priorities. This approach focuses on the client’s view of their life and uses reflective conversation to clarify goals and concerns.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT supports identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes, which can help with self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life transitions.
Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Laura will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean mixing listening-focused sessions with practical CBT exercises, depending on what the client needs.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time for people balancing work and family. Ask about format options during the matching and scheduling steps to pick what works best for everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
New York, Rhode Island, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Vermont
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with parenting stress, self-esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and related family concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Laura uses a practical, client-centered style that highlights a person’s strengths. She combines listening with concrete steps and strategies to address problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working in a range of mental health areas. That experience informs her approach to parenting, career, and life transition issues.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in New York. Her profile lists LICSW and LCSW as her professional credentials.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the location selected.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
To get started select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process creates the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers