- Addictions and grief
- Parenting support
- Developing coping skills
About Laura
Laura Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing addiction, grief, parenting challenges, depression, and major life changes. She speaks plainly and listens closely, aiming to make each session a calm place to sort through immediate problems. Her approach is practical and steady, geared toward people who want manageable steps forward.
With 25 years as an LCSW in New Jersey, she draws on long experience supporting people through hard transitions. She focuses on day-to-day coping skills, improving communication, and addressing mood and stress that get in the way of daily life. Her work often includes attention to attachment concerns and caregiver stress where these come up.
Sessions emphasize open conversation without judgment, so thoughts and feelings can be named and understood. She helps people identify small changes they can try between meetings and checks in about how those feel. The process is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
Clients can expect a clear focus on problems they bring, such as workplace strain, difficulty forgiving oneself or others, or symptoms of post-traumatic stress. She also offers support around parenting strains and grieving losses. Laura encourages practical strategies alongside emotional processing to help people move toward more stable routines.
Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at reducing overwhelm and building durable coping habits. Those interested in working together can start by completing the matching questionnaire and scheduling a session.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical coping and emotional processing. One common method involves structured conversations that help identify patterns in feelings and behavior and then try short experiments to test new ways of responding. This helps with mood concerns, parenting stress, and workplace problems.Another helpful approach is skills-focused coaching around communication and caregiver stress. Sessions teach clear ways to talk about needs, set boundaries, and manage daily tasks without adding more burden. These skills are aimed at improving routine functioning and easing daily strain.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which techniques fit a person's goals and preferences, and will adjust as those goals change over time.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins during breaks. Some formats may be better for short problem-focused work while others suit longer, deeper sessions; the therapist will help match the format to the purpose of therapy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, grief and loss, parenting struggles, depression, and coping with major life changes, along with issues like attachment concerns and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
The approach is open and straightforward, focusing on clear conversation, practical coping skills, and small steps clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 25 years of professional experience as an LCSW working with people through transitions and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
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 the therapist's availability.