Therapist profile
Laurie Siegel, LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker - Family and parenting focus
Continue with LaurieAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Grief and loss
About Laurie
Laurie Siegel is a New York licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 19 years of practice. She has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship concerns, ADHD, grief, and other life changes. Laurie also addresses issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, blended family stress, and caregiver burden.
She frames the client as the expert in their own story and helps people build on existing strengths. In sessions she listens for what matters most and focuses on practical steps that reduce day-to-day strain. Conversations aim to be straightforward and to the point so clients can try small changes between meetings.
Laurie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on mood, motivation, and coping skills. She uses approaches that help people manage anxiety, navigate grief, and sort through family-related problems. The emphasis is on hands-on strategies and clearer communication rather than abstract theory.
Her style is steady and goal-oriented. She works with adults who want concrete tools for parenting stress, relationship tensions, or career-related strain. Clients who prefer clear feedback and a focus on problem solving may find this approach useful.
Over nearly two decades in practice Laurie has supported people through trauma, eating and body-image concerns, divorce and separation, and long-term mood issues. She aims to help clients make workable changes and regain more manageable daily routines.
How sessions work
Therapeutic methods and working online
Laurie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is skills-based work to manage anxiety and mood, teaching specific strategies you can use between sessions to reduce worry and improve daily functioning. Another approach involves problem-solving and communication skills for family and parenting stress, helping people set boundaries, organize responsibilities, and talk through recurring conflicts.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the process. Laurie works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. She adjusts the focus over time, checking in about what is helping and what needs to change so sessions stay relevant to everyday life.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, cut travel time, and allow quicker check-ins during transitional periods. It can also allow shorter phone or video check-ins when a brief conversation is most helpful. Talk with Laurie during the matching process about how sessions can best fit your routine and needs.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship concerns, ADHD, grief, and other life changes listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is evidence-based and practical, focusing on clear steps and coping skills rather than abstract discussion.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a New York LCSW and practices out of New York.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not specify formats.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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