Profile / United States
Laurel Eigner, LCSW
Connecticut
LCSW - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness
- Workplace stress
About Laurel
Laurel Eigner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with 20 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue.
Laurel uses clear, structured approaches in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions include straightforward skills practice and brief behavioral experiments to test what works.
She has substantial experience working with adults across life stages and with older adults. That background includes crisis stabilization work and supporting people through major life transitions and grief. Laurel also addresses workplace stress, panic attacks, isolation, and aging-related concerns.
In a typical session she listens to current problems, helps identify patterns of thought and behavior, and suggests small, manageable changes to try between meetings. She also teaches basic mindfulness practices to reduce immediate stress and improve focus.
Laurel aims for practical, usable strategies rather than long explanations. She encourages clients to experiment with new habits and to notice what changes. Her approach is straightforward and focused on skills people can apply in daily life.
How CBT and Mindfulness work in online sessions
Laurel commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns in their thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions focus on practical steps - identifying one or two thoughts to test and trying small behavioral changes between meetings. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and workplace stress.She pairs CBT with Mindfulness Therapy, which teaches simple attention exercises and grounding practices. Mindfulness helps reduce immediate stress, improves concentration, and supports handling strong emotions in the moment.
Deciding which methods to use is collaborative. Laurel will review goals and daily routines with the client, then recommend specific CBT tasks or mindfulness exercises. She checks progress and adjusts plans based on what the client finds useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. It also supports continuing regular practice of CBT assignments and mindfulness exercises between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions often include short exercises and homework to try between meetings.
What is her clinical experience?
Laurel has 20 years of experience, including crisis stabilization and work with adults and older adults across various life stages.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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