Laurie Siegel , LCSW

Laurie Siegel is a licensed clinical social worker practicing from New York with 19 years of experience. She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and parenting concerns. She also helps people dealing with relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to ADHD and bipolar mood concerns.

She frames clients as the experts in their own stories. Sessions aim to build on a person's strengths and practical skills. The tone is straightforward and encouraging, with an emphasis on small steps that lead to change.

In therapy she listens for what matters most to each person and helps set clear, realistic goals. Conversations often center on managing strong emotions, improving communication, and restoring motivation. Laurie supports people working through complex situations such as abandonment, attachment struggles, divorce and blended family issues.

She also addresses concerns tied to identity and life transitions, including LGBT issues, body image, and caregiving stress. Other areas she works with include eating and food-related issues, cancer-related coping, and the effects of natural or human-caused disasters.

Laurie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions while collaborating with the person to pick what fits best. The approach is practical and paced to the client's needs, focusing on clear strategies, coping tools, and manageable steps toward better daily functioning.

Practical approaches for online therapy and skill building

Laurie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and behavior change. One approach centers on teaching coping skills for strong emotions and anxiety, helping people learn step-by-step ways to reduce overwhelm and increase daily functioning. Another approach emphasizes building communication and problem-solving skills to improve relationships and manage family or parenting stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Laurie will work with each person to identify goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what feels most helpful. Treatment plans are shaped by a person’s needs, preferences, and progress rather than one fixed method.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for working together. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more connection is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a hands-free option is preferable. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, and flexibility around work or caregiving schedules. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while still working toward meaningful change.