Laura Gryniewich-Franklin , MD, LCSW-C

Laura Gryniewich-Franklin is a clinician who blends practical therapy with a steady, nonjudgmental presence. She holds an MD and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland - LCSW-C - and brings nearly 20 years of clinical experience to her work. She often supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and a range of relationship and family concerns, including issues common to women.

Laura uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help people manage symptoms and solve problems. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thinking and change patterns that get in the way of daily life. She also incorporates mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity and build calm focus.

Her background includes outpatient therapy, in-home services, medical social work, and work in educational settings. That mix of settings gives her a practical view of how mental health affects everyday routines, parenting, work, and caregiving responsibilities. She pays attention to how life transitions and losses show up in people’s lives.

Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. Laura aims to create a professional space where difficult topics can be talked through and small, doable steps are practiced between meetings. She helps people work through grief, relationship strain, fertility and parenting stress, workplace pressure, and issues of self-esteem.

People who want to try different ways of coping will find pragmatic tools and steady support. Laura balances problem-solving with compassion to help clients move toward clearer priorities and better daily functioning.

Online approaches that balance skills and presence

Laura often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors that contribute to anxiety, low mood, or problems at work and in relationships. CBT focuses on practical exercises and steps to change patterns that cause distress.

She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention skills that reduce reactivity and increase calm. Mindfulness exercises can help with stress, grief, seasonal mood shifts, and managing emotional triggers.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist and client will look at goals, daily routines, and preferences, then try strategies together and adjust as needed. This collaborative process helps tailor tools to each person's life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow flexible ways to connect. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to access consistent care around work, parenting, caregiving, or travel.