- Guilt and shame
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
About Laura
Laura Lekocevic is a New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses guilt and shame among other related struggles. Laura communicates in English and Spanish.
She uses straightforward, person-focused conversations to help people sort out what they are feeling. Sessions often involve naming what feels hardest, looking at how thoughts and behaviors interact, and trying small changes to see what helps. She draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral ideas as practical tools.
Her background includes many years helping people who feel stuck after difficult events or ongoing pressures. That work includes issues related to caregiving strain, family problems, immigration stress, and loneliness. She also supports people dealing with control issues, relationship infidelity, and domestic violence related concerns.
Laura describes trauma-focused methods when past events are getting in the way of daily life. She uses mindfulness practices to help with anxiety and to lessen overwhelming moments. In sessions she will aim to match techniques to the situation and the person's goals.
People meet with her to talk through forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and communication problems. The focus is on clear, manageable steps rather than on big promises. For next steps, readers can use the site’s matching process to schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels understood and in charge of the topics they bring up. Online sessions can use this style to focus on what matters now and on practical next steps for daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and tests small changes to see what helps. In online meetings CBT can be used for anxiety, low mood, and guilt by trying short exercises between sessions and reviewing what worked.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will help clients decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level, and will adjust the plan as progress and needs become clearer. This is a collaborative process meant to match tools to the person’s situation.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, because the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some people find video helpful for face-to-face interaction while others prefer a simpler call for a quick session. Discussing these preferences at the first appointment helps shape a practical plan.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address related to guilt or shame?
She works with guilt and shame alongside stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and depression. She also helps with forgiveness, self-esteem, and feelings of emptiness.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame in sessions?
She uses client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral tools, and mindfulness to help people name painful thoughts and try small changes. Trauma-focused methods are used when past events are affecting daily life.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What credential does she hold and where is she licensed?
She is an LCSW, licensed in New Jersey.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Use the site matching steps to learn which options are currently offered.
How are costs handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.