- Guilt and shame
- Addiction coping
- Grief and loss
About Laura
Laura Jowly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 20 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Laura also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, communication problems, control issues, and guilt and shame.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. She helps people talk through what is happening now and what keeps repeating. Sessions focus on understanding reactions, noticing patterns, and trying small changes that feel doable.
Laura aims to create an open environment where clients can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. She listens and responds in plain language. The emphasis is on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon.
Over two decades of work have included helping people cope with panic attacks, mood disorders, impulsivity, and the effects of trauma. She also supports people dealing with divorce and separation and those wanting to build more self-love and confidence.
People who want concrete conversation and steady support may find her style helpful. She works in English and practices from New York. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking.
How evidence-based approaches inform online sessions
Many clinicians describe evidence-based therapeutic techniques as structured ways to look at thoughts, feelings, and actions. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns, test those thoughts, and try different responses. This method can be useful for anxiety, mood problems, and guilt and shame by making thoughts easier to notice and adjust.Another typical approach involves learning skills for managing strong emotions and impulsive urges. That work focuses on concrete strategies - brief breathing or grounding practices, step-by-step plans for high-risk moments, and small behavior changes. It can help with panic, impulsivity, and managing urges connected to addictions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to find methods that fit their goals and preferences, and may try different techniques if something is not helping. This is a shared process based on what the client needs.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since none are specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people remain in familiar surroundings while doing focused therapeutic work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and depression, and also addresses issues such as abandonment, control issues, and guilt and shame.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is plainspoken and conversational, focusing on understanding patterns, talking through feelings, and trying small, practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience in behavioral health and social work settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with her?
Use 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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.