Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 093637
- NPI
- 1982320396
- Experience
- 7 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
- Family conflict
- Grief and loss
- Caregiver burnout
About Laura
Laura Goodman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with seven years of professional experience. She helps people manage family conflict, cope with grief and loss, and navigate life changes. She also addresses compassion fatigue, caregiver burnout, stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and depression.
Laura uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters most to the client. She listens for practical patterns and helps people try different ways of handling day-to-day problems. Sessions focus on concrete steps, short-term coping tools, and clearer ways to communicate with others in stressful moments.
In her work she pays attention to how family roles and caregiving demands affect mood and behavior. She helps people name what is draining them and plan small changes to reduce burnout. For grief she offers space to remember losses and to sort through the daily routines that change after a death.
Laura aims for a collaborative process. She asks questions, offers observations, and checks in about what is helpful. Therapy can include learning grounding techniques, setting boundaries, or practicing new ways to bring up hard topics with loved ones.
Her practice is practical and grounded. Sessions are focused on goals clients bring to the room. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see if the approach fits.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Laura describes her work as evidence-based and practical. One common approach she uses is skills-based work that teaches concrete coping techniques for stress and anxiety, such as breathing exercises, brief behavioral changes, and step-by-step problem solving. These skills help when daily demands feel overwhelming and quick tools are needed to lower immediate stress.Another frequent emphasis is work focused on grief and role change. This involves naming losses, examining routines that have shifted, and creating small plans to reintroduce meaningful activities. That approach aims to make day-to-day life more manageable after a loss or major life change.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will decide which techniques to try and adjust methods based on how the client responds.
Confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule, cut commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow sessions to take place when work, family, or caregiving responsibilities make in-person visits difficult.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with family conflict, grief and loss, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and depression.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She focuses on clear steps, coping tools, and improving daily routines.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in social work settings and clinical practice.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers