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Laura Amor

Laura Amor, LCSW

New York

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LCSW - Stress and Relationship Concerns

  • CBT
  • EFT
  • Mindfulness

About Laura

Laura Amor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 30 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She also focuses on blended family issues and other family-related concerns.

She uses straightforward conversations to identify what feels most urgent. Sessions look at patterns that keep problems repeating and build small changes you can try between meetings. Laura draws on Client-Centered methods to keep the conversation focused on the client's perspective and needs.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test practical alternatives. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques are brought in when stronger emotions or attachment patterns are getting in the way of relationships. Mindfulness practices are offered as short skills for stress and anxiety management.

Her psychodynamic background informs attention to how past relationships and family of origin issues shape current behavior. That can help when old loyalties or unspoken expectations complicate blended households. The work is aimed at clearer communication, steadier moods, and more manageable routines.

Sessions proceed at a pace each person can handle. The therapist asks direct questions, offers concrete tools, and checks in about what is or is not working. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking a first appointment.

Laura conducts work in English and practices from New York. She uses an enrollment system that asks a few matching questions before scheduling a first session.

Approaches used and how online sessions work

Laura integrates Client-Centered Therapy to focus the conversation on the client's experience and priorities. That approach supports people who need a steady, respectful setting to sort through stress or relationship questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify thought patterns that increase anxiety or conflict and to practice small behavioral experiments to test alternatives. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is used when stronger emotions or attachment patterns are interfering with relationships and communication.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then adjust the approach as the sessions progress. This is a collaborative process where tools are tried and reviewed to see what helps in everyday life.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also permit choices such as audio-only or video meetings depending on what the person prefers and what works better for quiet surroundings or limited bandwidth. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep therapy practical and consistent with a client's day-to-day demands.

Areas of expertise

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She helps adults with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Blended family issues and related family concerns are also listed focus areas.

What is her therapeutic style?

Sessions are conversational and client-centered, with an emphasis on practical tools. Therapy mixes discussion of emotions with skills such as CBT and mindfulness.

How much experience does she have?

She has 30 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relationship challenges.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW, practicing in New York.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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