Profile / United States
Laura Duffy, LPC
New Jersey
Licensed Professional Counselor - Addictions and Mood
See online therapy options- CBT and DBT methods
- Addiction recovery focus
- Goal oriented planning
About Laura
Laura Duffy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, LGBT concerns, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Laura speaks English and works with adults seeking structured support for these concerns.
She has a background in community agencies and hospital-based programs. Her work has included inpatient and outpatient settings and intensive programs that treat substance use and co-occurring mental health needs. That history means she is familiar with different levels of care and common challenges people face when managing addiction alongside mood or trauma-related issues.
Laura uses practical, person-centered methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and client-centered approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns. Sessions focus on clear goals, measurable steps, and checking progress so strategies can be adjusted as needed.
In conversations she places emphasis on rebuilding self-esteem, addressing guilt and shame, and reducing impulsivity and isolation. People who want structured, actionable work on mood symptoms, panic, codependency, or process addictions will find concrete tools and skills to practice between visits.
To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Laura commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in practical ways. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. DBT offers skills for managing strong emotions, reducing impulsive behavior, and improving distress tolerance.She also uses client-centered and motivational interviewing techniques to collaborate on goals and keep the work focused on what matters most to the client. Deciding which approaches to emphasize is a team effort - the therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps.
Confirm the specific session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. When a person wants skills training, structured homework and measurable progress, using online sessions can support consistent practice between meetings and clearer tracking of outcomes.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, anger, ADHD, and related issues.
How does Laura use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. Sessions emphasize practical exercises and skills to try between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has nine years of experience working in community and hospital-based programs, including levels of care that address substance use and co-occurring mental health needs.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey and sees clients from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled for sessions?
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?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.