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Laura Hennessy, LCSW
New Jersey
LCSW - Stress and addiction support
See online therapy options- CBT and mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
- Emotionally-focused work
About Laura
Laura Hennessy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with 13 years of experience. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and mood disorders. Laura frames sessions around engagement, building insight, and motivation to change.
Before private practice she worked for a nonprofit community mental health center. There she provided care to people with mental health and substance use disorders. That work shaped a straightforward style that focuses on practical steps and clearer choices.
Laura draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as one key approach alongside client-centered methods and emotionally-focused work. Sessions look at patterns of thinking and behavior, while also attending to feelings and relationship dynamics. She uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques when those fit a client's goals.
In a typical session she helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts, try different responses, and track small changes between meetings. Conversations are direct and grounded in daily life. Homework and concrete exercises are often used to practice new habits.
She emphasizes honest discussion about what feels difficult and what a person wants instead. Parents reading on a phone will find short, plain explanations and clear next steps for starting therapy in New Jersey.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses; this approach is practical and often includes short exercises to try between sessions. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on what the client finds most important, offering reflective listening and space to clarify goals. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used when relationship or intimacy concerns are central, helping people notice feelings and patterns in interactions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Laura will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and everyday routines. That means trying methods and adjusting them as needed rather than sticking to one fixed plan.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow a quicker check-in when time is limited, or let someone avoid travel. If video is not preferred, people often choose shorter calls or phone check-ins for brief updates; discuss formats during the matching and scheduling steps.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, mood disorders, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She focuses on engagement, insight building, and motivation, using direct conversation, practical exercises, and tracking small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience, including work in a nonprofit community mental health center with people who had mental health and substance use disorders.
What credential and license does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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