Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Laura Powers, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - mood and coping support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 087462
- NPI
- 1053700237
- Experience
- 14 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
- Depression and bipolar
- Anxiety and panic
- Grief and loss
About Laura
Laura Powers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 14 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar mood concerns, relationship and parenting struggles, and addiction-related issues. Sessions are practical and focused on everyday problems that affect work, family, and health.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work and long clinical experience helping people manage strong emotions and life transitions. She uses a mix of approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered methods. These tools are used to address symptoms such as panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, postpartum depression, and seasonal mood changes.
In sessions she concentrates on building trust and clear goals. Conversations often include learning specific coping skills, trying new thinking patterns, and practicing emotional regulation. Practical steps are emphasized so people can try changes between sessions.
She also helps people working through grief, guilt, shame, forgiveness, and recovery from trauma or disaster-related stress. Issues like social anxiety, sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue are addressed with concrete techniques and check-ins on progress.
Therapy is collaborative. The focus is on what is happening now, what the person wants to change, and small, doable steps toward those goals. Language offered is English, and sessions follow the platform's process for matching and scheduling.
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How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then move toward actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and homework. It is often used for panic, obsessive thoughts, and mood concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness techniques that help with strong emotions and interpersonal stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review symptoms, goals, and preferences and then pick or combine techniques that fit. This is collaborative and may change over time as progress is tracked.
Confirming specific session formats is recommended before booking, since the biography does not list formats. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let a person choose video or audio depending on comfort and bandwidth. Ask about current session options when you complete the matching process so sessions match your schedule and needs.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, grief, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma, sleep problems, and related challenges like guilt and shame.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered techniques. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in clinical social work settings with a range of mood and stress-related issues.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided through the platform during sign-up.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers