Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 080652
- NPI
- 1548303621
- Experience
- 25 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
About Laura
Laura Varriale is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 25 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses issues with motivation and confidence.
Over a long career she has focused on practical support. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on. The work is about clear steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
In practice she helps clients name what feels off and break big problems into manageable pieces. She uses techniques that guide thinking and behavior, and she helps people test small changes between sessions. She pays attention to how daily routines, work, and relationships affect mental health.
Clients can expect straightforward talk about patterns, decisions, and next steps. She encourages experiments that fit into real life, such as short behavioral changes or communication practices. Progress is tracked in simple, observable ways so people can see what changes.
Her approach is grounded in years of hands-on experience in New York. That background brings familiarity with common life pressures - work, family responsibilities, money concerns, and health issues. She works with each person to pick practical strategies they can use after the session.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior. Cognitive-style work involves identifying thought patterns that contribute to anxiety or depression and then testing more balanced ways of thinking. Behavioral techniques focus on small, practical experiments and routine changes to reduce stress and increase motivation.Some therapists also work with trauma-informed methods that help people safely process difficult memories and reduce their impact on daily life. These approaches emphasize pacing, grounding strategies, and developing coping skills to manage symptoms between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative discussion helps adapt methods to a person's schedule and life responsibilities.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find it simpler to try strategies in real life between sessions and report back on practical results during their next meeting.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, motivation concerns, and depression.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, talk-based approach that focuses on strengths and small behavior changes. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try concrete strategies between visits.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with clients on a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
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.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm time zones and scheduling when you arrange a session.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
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