Laura Pascal , LPC

Laura Pascal is a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, or facing major life changes. She also supports those dealing with parenting strain, work pressures, relationship questions, and LGBT concerns.

Her sessions are straightforward and focused. She listens first, then helps people identify small, workable steps they can try between meetings. Practical coping tools and clearer thinking are common outcomes of her work together with clients.

Laura uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on client-centered work to keep conversations grounded in what matters to the individual. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors.

Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are woven into sessions when they fit the person’s goals. Narrative therapy ideas help people reframe difficult stories about themselves and their relationships. The overall aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

She has experience with a wide range of concerns beyond everyday stress, including chronic illness and caregiver strain, blended family issues, first responder and veteran matters, and grief after loss. Sessions may include goal-setting, skills practice, and review of what’s working.

People in New Jersey who prefer English-language sessions can meet with Laura by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. A subscription model is used for sessions and can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Laura blends client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person's priorities lead the work; it can help anyone needing a supportive, nonjudgmental space. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to find small experiments that reduce anxiety or improve mood.

She also uses mindfulness practices to help people stay present and manage stress. Mindfulness adds short exercises and attention skills that fit well into a video or phone session. Finding the right approach is part of the process, and she works collaboratively to choose techniques that match each person's goals and situation. Clients and therapist review what helps and adjust the plan together.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Chat and messaging support quick reflections, homework review, and ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.