- Family concerns
- Grief support
- Caregiver burnout
About Laura
Laura Goodman is a licensed clinical social worker offering support for family concerns, grief, and major life changes. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and compassion fatigue. Her tone is warm and straightforward, and she aims to make the first step feel manageable for a worried parent reading on a phone.
Laura draws on seven years of practice in New York to help people talk through their immediate struggles. She focuses on listening carefully, asking clarifying questions, and helping clients name what feels most urgent. Sessions emphasize practical coping steps alongside space to process difficult emotions.
She pays particular attention to the strain caregivers and helpers can feel. That includes burnout, compassion fatigue, and the small disasters that build up over time. Laura helps clients notice patterns and try small changes that can make daily life less overwhelming.
When grief is part of the picture, she works at a steady, patient pace. That can mean sorting through practical next steps, naming memories, or finding ways to reconnect with routine and meaning. The approach changes to fit what each person needs in the moment.
Laura invites clients to set clear goals and to revisit them as work progresses. She encourages simple strategies that can be used between sessions. The focus is on making therapy feel useful and doable, not confusing or distant.
Practical approaches for online family and life work
Laura uses evidence-based techniques that focus on clear steps and emotional processing. One common approach emphasizes skills to manage stress and anxiety through breathing, short behavioral changes, and planning tasks to reduce overwhelm. This helps when daily demands feel unmanageable and quick, repeatable tools are needed.Another approach centers on grief and loss work, giving space to name emotions, sort practical next steps, and build a personal routine that supports healing. That method can help people move through painful moments without rushing the process.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. Together they set goals, try tools in real life, and adjust the plan as needed.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed. A therapist can also suggest ways to practice skills between sessions so progress continues outside scheduled times.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laura help with?
She supports people facing family conflict, grief and loss, life changes, compassion fatigue, stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and compassionate, focused on listening, practical coping steps, and helping clients set and revisit clear goals.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has seven years of professional work experience in New York helping people with family issues, grief, caregiver strain, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.