Therapist profile
Laura Gryniewich-Franklin, LCSW-C
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting concerns
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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Parenting and caregiver stress
About Laura
Laura Gryniewich-Franklin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) practicing in Maryland with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strains, relationship and family concerns, grief, and life transitions. Sessions focus on practical ways to cope and change day-to-day patterns.
Her background includes outpatient therapy, in-home services with children and families, school settings, and medical social work. That range gives her experience with caregiver stress, workplace issues, and the complications that come with major life changes. She also addresses intimacy-related issues, communication problems, codependency, and the fallout from separation or infidelity.
Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help people recognize unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She keeps language plain and concrete, offering tools people can use between sessions. Sessions often include short skills practice, thought tracking, and mindfulness exercises tailored to everyday life.
People seeking support for parenting stress, fertility concerns, guilt or shame, or isolation may find her approach practical and direct. She has experience with Seasonal Affective Disorder and issues that commonly appear in midlife and career transitions. The work is aimed at clearer thinking and steadier coping rather than quick fixes.
Laura speaks English and practices in Maryland. She uses a professional, nonjudgmental manner and encourages straightforward conversation about problems and goals. To begin, readers should confirm the current session options and scheduling steps provided on the platform.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Laura draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness in online work. CBT helps people notice unhelpful thinking and practice different actions to change mood and behavior. It is useful for anxiety, depression, parenting stress, and relationship-related worries.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Those skills are often short exercises that can be practiced between sessions to manage daily stress and fatigue.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with you about your goals, try techniques, and adjust what you do together based on what helps. The early sessions are often about setting clear, realistic goals and deciding which strategies to try first.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, since the biography does not list formats. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in the context of their everyday routines while keeping sessions focused on concrete coping tools.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, grief, relationship and family concerns, and related issues like caregiver stress and workplace problems.
How would she approach my anxiety or low mood?
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, alongside mindfulness practices to manage stress in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience across outpatient, in-home, educational, and medical social work settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW-C and practices in Maryland.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which online or in-person formats are used.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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