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Laura Kozak, LPC
Pennsylvania
LPC in Pennsylvania - relationship and grief work
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Relationship issues
- Self-esteem work
About Laura
Laura Kozak is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania with 20 years of clinical work. She focuses on relationship challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, and helping people build self-esteem and confidence. Laura works primarily with women and addresses specific concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues.
She uses clear, problem-focused conversations to identify what feels most unhelpful. Sessions break down patterns in thinking and behavior and then try practical alternatives. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches she uses to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Laura also draws on Client-Centered methods to keep the conversation focused on the person's goals. This means listening for what matters most to the client and adjusting the session to fit those aims. She uses Psychodynamic ideas when past patterns seem linked to current relationship struggles, helping people recognize repeated themes.
In practice she blends short-term solution-focused steps with deeper exploration when useful. That can mean setting a few concrete goals for the next weeks while also looking at longer term patterns that affect self-worth and relationships. Sessions aim to be direct and practical so clients can try new ways of responding between meetings.
Her approach is organized and goal-oriented. People who want clear strategies for managing anxiety, navigating separation and divorce, or coping with loss may find the work focused and action-oriented.
How CBT and related approaches work in online sessions
Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try alternative responses. CBT sessions focus on specific situations, identify thinking patterns, and practice new behaviors to reduce anxiety or improve relationships.She also uses Client-Centered techniques that keep the conversation focused on the client's goals and priorities. That approach means the therapist listens for what matters most and adjusts pacing and focus to the person's needs. When patterns from the past influence current problems, she may bring in Psychodynamic ideas to help identify repeated themes and relationship patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, concerns, and preferences. This often means trying structured CBT exercises alongside shorter solution-focused steps and then reviewing what helps most.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life while still focusing on clear tasks and goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she most often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, family concerns, and grief.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and structured, using clear conversation to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience as a clinician.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor based in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees 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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