- Self-love focus
- Solution-focused work
- Plain spoken
About Laurie
Laurie Coppa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 24 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting concerns, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and guilt and shame. Laurie uses clear, everyday language and prefers a straightforward, conversational style in sessions.
She has worked in many settings, including inpatient psychiatric units, hospital medical floors, neonatal intensive care units, residential programs for adolescents, and services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. That variety shaped her view of how complex life can be and how systems meant to help sometimes add confusion.
Laurie describes herself as an interactive, solution-focused therapist who values listening. She often emphasizes self-love and helps people notice the feelings they already carry. Her approach favors describing and exploring feelings rather than labeling them.
In sessions she aims to reflect what clients already know and to highlight patterns that may be blocking change. She encourages weekly or biweekly meetings to keep momentum and recommends live dialogue as the most effective way to work through issues in the moment.
Her practical style includes returning to common themes and offering straightforward feedback. Laurie asks clients to treat session times as a priority and to be ready for back-and-forth conversation that clarifies what matters and what to try next.
How Laurie’s approaches translate to online sessions
Laurie uses client-centered work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in straightforward ways. Client-centered work means the conversation centers on what matters to the person, with the therapist reflecting back what she notices. That approach helps when people want to be heard and to clarify their own feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behavior; it can help with anxiety, guilt, and mood shifts.She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to address relationship patterns and strong emotions. That approach looks at how emotional responses shape interactions and helps people address stuck cycles between themselves and others. Together these methods are practical and conversational rather than technical, and they aim to connect what someone feels with what they do next.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Laurie will talk with each client about goals and preferences and decide together what to try first. That collaborative planning helps set clear next steps and keeps the focus on problems the client wants to solve.
If you plan to meet online, confirm which session formats are offered before booking. The biography indicates a preference for video or phone calls, with live chat as a last option. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose whether to use video or not depending on their needs.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting concerns, career changes, compassion fatigue, and guilt and shame.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses an interactive, solution-focused style that emphasizes listening, clear language, and exploring feelings rather than labeling them.
How much experience does she have?
Laurie has 24 years of experience working in a range of clinical settings, including hospitals and residential care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW, practicing in New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography notes that Laurie prefers live video or phone sessions, with live chat as a last choice; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.